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Maya R. Vigil

Colorado Springs

Summary

Current Masters Degree student (Fall 2025) at Colorado State University Pueblo, studying M.Ed. In Special Education. Former private music teacher with several years of experience delivering high quality guitar lessons for all ages. Firm grasp on communication skills with an excellent attention to detail. Easily adapts to different teaching styles in order to provide the student with the best possible education so they can achieve greatness.


As a substitute teacher and prospective special education teacher, I am experienced with classroom management and student engagement strategies that utilizes effective communication to foster a productive learning environment, knowledge of curriculum development and instructional techniques tailored to diverse learning needs.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher, K-12

School District 11
01.2024 - Current
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.

Private Guitar Teacher

Private Guitar Teacher
08.2019 - Current
  • Responsible for creating a curriculum attuned to each individual student to allow them to grow musically.
  • Delivers engaging lessons to keep students focused.

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Target
07.2022 - 12.2023
  • Responsible for filling and distributing medication.
  • Make insurance calls and bills insurance according to Federal Law and PTCB protocol.
  • Review prescriptions for class I-V medication.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.

Praise Team Guitarist

Connect Church
01.2021 - 02.2022
  • Prepare and practice new pieces of music for church service with praise band members on a weekly basis.
  • Adhere to church deadlines.

Work Study

The Center, Colorado State University
07.2019 - 08.2021
  • Responsible for assisting visitors that come into the center with any questions.
  • Point of contact for international students with questions about attending Colorado State University Pueblo.
  • Assisted international students with their assimilation process into the university and local area culture: such as field trips, shopping and university events…
  • Collaborate with peers to establish an inclusive environment for international students, faculty and visitors.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music

Colorado State University Pueblo
Pueblo, CO
05-2025

Skills

  • Student engagement
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Multi-subject instruction
  • Special needs support
  • Classroom management

Certification

  • Licensed Substitute Teacher, Colorado - [Nov 2023 to Present]

Timeline

Substitute Teacher, K-12

School District 11
01.2024 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Target
07.2022 - 12.2023

Praise Team Guitarist

Connect Church
01.2021 - 02.2022

Private Guitar Teacher

Private Guitar Teacher
08.2019 - Current

Work Study

The Center, Colorado State University
07.2019 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Music

Colorado State University Pueblo
Maya R. Vigil