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Mitchell Betancourt: Education
Mitchell Betancourt: Education
mitchellabetancourt@outlook.com
(909) 562-9274
937 7th St.
Norco, CA 92860
Education
Kansas State University, Manhattan KS May 2023
Bachelor of Science in Education, K-12
Area of Concentration: Instrumental Music
GPA 3.495
Classroom Experience
Chino Hills High School, Chino Hills, CA January 2023
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Student Teacher, 9 through 12 Grade
• Supervised and instructed approximately 150 students across 3 classes.
• Utilize effective classroom management strategies to foster a productive music classroom.
• Implemented state standards and district curriculum in the construction of my
instructional lessons.
• Served as director of “Jazz 1”, the top jazz band, culminating in a jazz festival performance
which received a superior rating.
• Led after school rehearsals in preparation for students SCSBOA festivals.
• Served as director for portions of both the Concert Band and Wind Ensemble at Festival,
where we received superior ratings.
Levi Dickey Elementary/Liberty Elementary/Woodcrest Jr. High, Ontario, CA March 2023
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Student Teacher, 2 through 6 Grade, 7 and 8 Grade.
• Supervised and instructed approximately 510 students across 3 jobs sights, spanning
curriculum from 2nd grade general music to 6th grade advanced instrumental band class.
• Accompanied student instruction with piano, guitar, and percussion technique.
• Completed necessary repairs on percussion instruments and assisted in diagnosing brass
and woodwind instrument issues.
• Assisted in instrument inventory management, and room reorganization to facilitate better
instruction.
• Organized and directed a mixed recorder consort at Woodcrest jr. high.
• Assisted in general music classes as an instructor alongside Pamela Bell.
• Collaborated on the arrangement of body percussion and percussion exercises for Primary
Instruction.
• Assisted with Chino Valley Unified’ s Choir Showcase
• Instructed curriculum congruent with Chino Valleys Unified’ s Band Showcase alongside
Pamela Bell.
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Related Experience
K-State Summer Music Camp, Manhattan, KS Summer 2022, 2021, 2019
Camp Counselor
• Led a Brass Ensemble of 20 students for 4 days as a music director.
• Collaborated with other camp counselors to diagnose challenges and solutions for
students attending the camp.
• Performed in a recital setting with a student, and other camp counselors.
• Supervised students in a classroom setting, and while traveling off campus.
Kansas state University Marching Band, Manhattan, KS Fall 2021, Fall 2022
Trumpet Music Instructor
• Conducted Ensemble warmups for a 400+ member marching band during several
performances.
• Led one-hour rehearsals of 60 collegiate students once a week.
• Organized lesson plans and curriculum based on ensemble expectations and weekly
progression.
• Facilitated auditions and chair placement for 100+ college musicians.
• Evaluated performances in a “challenge” setting for two students using rubric assessment.
• Utilized the program “Notion” to create a company resource page where students could
obtain contact information, sheet music, and view upcoming and past lesson plans.
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