Kevin Nguyen

Elementary Music Teacher

Seattle, Washington, United States

About

I am passionately committed to teaching a diverse and comprehensive arts education program; one that fosters a creative, supportive, and fun learning environment. My priorities are maximizing student learning and performance, integrating technology into the music classroom and instilling curiosity and creative expression into all my students. My experiences with music range from Indonesian gamelan and African drumming to composing electronic dance music on computers. I am very proud of my musicianship and my abilities to engage and teach students how the performing arts can enrich their lives.

Experience

  • Elementary Music Teacher at Seattle Public Schools
    Aug 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 11 mos

  • Student Teacher at Adams 12 Five Star Schools
    Aug 2015 - May 2016 · 10 mos

    As a student teacher at Rocky Top Middle school, I taught 6th-8th-grade concert band classes, as well as two jazz bands. I assisted in student achievement through various assignments and instrument-specific pedagogy. I also led rehearsals and supervised students at concerts, festivals, and other events.

  • Student Teacher at Boulder Valley School District
    Aug 2015 - Mar 2016 · 8 mos

    I led kindergarten, 3rd, 4th and 5th-grade classes through musical rehearsals (varying sizes), taught a variety of musical concepts, facilitated comprehensive music discussion, integrated cross-curricular lessons, taught individualized instruction, and developed curricula with my cooperating teacher.

  • Barista at Target
    Jun 2013 - Mar 2016 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    - Food Handling - Creating quality beverages - Customer Care - Training New Baristas

  • Barista at Starbucks
    Jun 2013 - Mar 2015 · 1 yr 10 mos

    - Food Handling - Creating quality beverages - Customer Care - Training New Baristas