Katelynn Guzman
Greeley
Summary
Dynamic Early Childhood Music Teacher with a proven track record at Foundation Music School, skilled in effective leadership and communication. Expert in designing engaging lesson plans that enhance motor skills and language development in children. Successfully maintained a studio of over 40 students, fostering a positive learning environment through personalized instruction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Music Teacher
Foundation Music School
07.2024 - Current
- Teach Family Music and Preschool Music classes as well as travel to in-home and private preschools to provide music classes on a weekly or every-other-week basis.
- Design fun, developmentally appropriate, lesson plans that engage children ages 0-5 and their caregivers in various music experiences including bouncing, instrument playing, singing, movement to music, peek-a-boo and other developmentally appropriate music experiences.
- Engage children ages 3-6 in developmentally appropriate and and often cross-curricular music experiences including instrument playing, ensemble play, learning rhythmic and melodic language, movement to music, singing and more.
- Have strong musical leadership skills, be energetic, and able to communicate clearly with directors and parents.
- Be creative, organized and a team-player.
- Attend monthly staff meetings, take attendance of classes, and regularly communicate with staff, directors, and parents.
- Form positive partnerships with local preschool directors.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary classroom.
- Develop cultural awareness among students by introducing them to music from different countries and traditions.
- Strengthen children''s motor skills through the use of musical instruments and creative movement exercises.
- Boost language development in young children through the incorporation of rhyming games, storytelling, and song lyrics.
Private Music Instructor
Self
01.2017 - Current
- Maintain a studio of over 40 students for more than 7 years teaching piano, ukulele, and vocal lessons in weekly, one-on-one sessions.
- Work with and teach people of all ages and abilities (ages 4-70+)
- Explain music theory, aural skills and fundamental concepts to teach students to understand, analyze, perform and create music.
- Motivate students to practice music by offering positive reinforcement and encouraging progress.
- Plan and prepare individual music lessons to support student needs.
- Prepare students for auditions for institutions by aiding with music selection, assigning practice hours required for mastery of piece and assessing progress and accuracy in playing.
- Event coordinator and hostess of two semi-formal recitals annually.
- Excellent communication and scheduling abilities.
- Be in constant and open communication with at least 40 different families
- Uphold a positive, safe, and inviting atmosphere that is conducive to learning
- Regularly market new openings and professionaly communicate through various online medias and platforms
Sensory Motor Coach
Brain Balance
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Guide children one-on-one or in pairs, through 10 minute personal brain-stimulating circuits.
- Form positive relationships with children participating in the holistic program
- Assist children through various activities designed to stimulate either the right or left hemispheres of the brain.
- Work with children of all abilities and needs
- Communicate progress and reports to parents
Certified Peer and Family Support Specialist
North Range Behavioral Health
05.2016 - 03.2018
- Enhanced family well-being by providing comprehensive support services and resources.
- Assisted families in navigating complex social service systems to access needed supports and benefits.
- Conducted regular home visits to assess family progress and adjust support plans as needed.
- Maintained detailed case notes documenting client interactions, interventions provided, progress made, and any barriers encountered during service delivery.
- Collaborate with treatment team members regarding services in response to treatment plan.
- Navigate and properly document daily observations of each client through company’s internal system.
- Perform clerical skills using Microsoft Office, Outlook, and practice general telephone communication skills and call handling.
- Coordinate with internal as well as external supportive resources to deliver needed services to clients.
- Secure resources and services for clients with mild to severe mental illness, disorders and disabilities.
- Maintain client’s confidentiality in compliance with the HIPPA Act.
- Monitor and document client’s intake of medications on a consistent basis
Education
Certificate of General Music Studies - Music
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA01-2019
High School Diploma -
Greeley West High Schoool
Greeley01-2013
Skills
- Skilled in communication
- Effective leadership
- Detail-oriented organization
Timeline
Early Childhood Music Teacher
Foundation Music School
07.2024 - Current
Sensory Motor Coach
Brain Balance
01.2018 - 12.2018
Private Music Instructor
Self
01.2017 - Current
Certified Peer and Family Support Specialist
North Range Behavioral Health
05.2016 - 03.2018
Certificate of General Music Studies - Music
Berklee College of Music
High School Diploma -
Greeley West High Schoool
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