Caitlyn Nguyen www.CaitlynNguyenTeachingPortfolio.weebly.com
2355 N. Hwy 360, #1121 Grand Prairie, TX 75050 682-558-0133
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Education Master of Music in Music Education University of Texas at Arlington Emphasis in String Pedagogy Research: Singing in the Instrumental Classroom
December 2018 GPA: 4.0
Bachelor of Music with Teacher Certification University of Texas at Arlington Major: All-Level Instrumental Cum Laude
May 2011 GPA: 3.65
Certifications English as a Second Language Supplemental EC – 12 Music Standard Certificate – Texas Additional Graduate Studies Gordon Institute for Music Learning: Introduction to Music Learning Theory Part 1 and Part 2
2014-Present 2011-Present
2015-2017
Teaching Experience Head Orchestra Director Fort Worth ISD Rosemont Middle School Assistant Band Director Aldine ISD MacArthur High School Student Teacher Birdville ISD / Arlington ISD Birdville High School / Barnett Junior High Cooperating Teachers: Jolette Wine / Megan Czerwinski Clarinet Instructor HEB, Mansfield, North Crowley, Kennedale, Waxahachie, Midlothian, and Lewisville ISDs
2014-Present
2012-2014
Spring 2011
2006-2012
Other Work Experience Curriculum Writer Fort Worth ISD: Wrote curriculum for 6-8 orchestra
2018
District Orchestra Audition Site Host Rosemont Middle School Fort Worth ISD
2018
Region Orchestra Audition Site Host Rosemont Middle School Fort Worth ISD
2014-2016
Applied Studies at UT Arlington Dr. John Burton, Cello Dr. Martha Walvoord, Violin Mrs. Deborah Fabian, Clarinet Dr. Carol Jessup, Clarinet
2016-2017 Fall 2015 2008-2011 2006-2008
Awards Invitation to Golden Key International University of Texas at Arlington
2016-2018
Finalist in Concerto Competition University of Texas at Arlington
Fall 2010
Arlington Arts League and Sigma Alpha Iota Alumni Scholarship University of Texas at Arlington Dean’s List for the College of Liberal Arts University of Texas at Arlington
Spring 2008
Fall 2007, Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Spring 2010
Memberships Texas Orchestra Directors Association Texas Music Educators Association
2014 - Present 2006 – Present
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References Mr. Toby Jones Orchestra Director Paschal High School
[email protected] 817-721-9413 Mr. Pat Leaverton String Specialist/Supervisor Fort Worth ISD 972-948-6423
[email protected] Dr. Diane Lange Professor of Music Education University of Texas at Arlington 817-908-6010
[email protected] Mr. Alejandro Padro-Fuentes Orchestra Director Arlington Heights High School and Stripling Middle School
[email protected] 817-602-8349
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