Tina Mong
Apache Junction
Summary
Professional educator with focus on inspiring and nurturing musical talent in elementary students. Known for creating inclusive and engaging learning environments that foster student growth and development. Highly collaborative with strong ability to adapt to changing educational needs, ensuring effective team synergy and student success. Proficient in integrating technology into music education and developing innovative lesson plans.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary General Music Teacher
Mesa Public Schools
07.2023 - Current
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of music theory through engaging activities and exercises.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design cross-curricular activities, fostering an appreciation for music in other subject areas.
- Organized school-wide performances showcasing student talent and promoting the importance of music education.
- Developed engaging lesson plans that incorporated a variety of media, including songs, games, and visual aids.
- Improved classroom management skills through consistent implementation of positive reinforcement and clear expectations.
- Served on MTSS and Variety Show Committees
Elementary General Music Teacher
Desert Vista & Peralta Elementary
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Classes Taught: General Music to Kindergarten - 5th Grade, and Future Readiness Classes
- Organized Christmas concert, 1st grade performance and Kindergarten Promotion concerts
- Substituted several grade level classes
- Implemented Quaver Music Curriculum
- Implemented Kagan strategies into music classroom lessons
- Participated on Various School Committees - Sunshine, Christmas Pageant, Kinder promotion.
Elementary General Music Teacher & Choir Director
Rogers Ranch, Laveen Elementary SD
07.2013 - 05.2022
- Classes Taught: General Music to Kindergarten - 6th Grade, Junior High Choir, and After School Choir (4th-8th grade students), Self-Contained
- Collaborated, Organized, Planned, and Managed the 1st Laveen School District Honors Choir Fall 2019
- Mentored student teacher - Fall 2019
- Mentored observation student Fall 2021
- Developed a Junior High Choir - 7th and 8th grade students - year-long classes
- Implemented Quaver Music Curriculum
- Led professional development in Music Education practices and from Workshops attended at the AZMEA (Arizona Music Education Association) Conferences.
- Technology Proficiencies: Google Classroom, Docs, Sheets, Forms and Jamboard, ClassDojo, Nearpod, and Flipgrid
- PLC Collaboration
- Highly Effective and Effective Ratings
- Kindergarten Promotion concert and Grade Level Concerts
Elementary Music Teacher
Maricopa Unified School District
06.2008 - 06.2013
- Instructed and managed music classes and Choir and Band
- Development Music Curriculum
- Collaborated to develop District Music Assessment
- Participated in PLC Collaboration - Music
- Organized and directed concerts for grades Kindergarten - Fifth grade
Elementary Music Teacher
Pinon Elementary School District
07.2007 - 06.2008
- Classes taught: Kindergarten through 5th grade General Music for Navajo Students
- Developed Elementary Music Curriculum
Education
Master's - Educational Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ05-2025
Bachelors in Music Education - Music Education
Wilkes University
Wilkes-Barre, PA05-2002
Skills
- Inclusive teaching practices
- Choral conducting
- Collaborative teaching
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
Timeline
Elementary General Music Teacher
Mesa Public Schools
07.2023 - Current
Elementary General Music Teacher
Desert Vista & Peralta Elementary
07.2022 - 05.2023
Elementary General Music Teacher & Choir Director
Rogers Ranch, Laveen Elementary SD
07.2013 - 05.2022
Elementary Music Teacher
Maricopa Unified School District
06.2008 - 06.2013
Elementary Music Teacher
Pinon Elementary School District
07.2007 - 06.2008
Master's - Educational Administration
Grand Canyon University
Bachelors in Music Education - Music Education
Wilkes University
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