Claudine Avalos

2900 Bedford Ave.

Brooklyn, NY 11210
(718) 592-6527
Claudine.Avalos@aol.com
www.ClaudineAvalos.weebly.com
Education:
Bachelors of Music in Music Education
Conservatory of Music at Brooklyn College, 2010-2016
Bachelors of Science in Political Science
Pace University, 2009-2010
Teaching Experience:
Student Teacher, Manhattan Academy for Arts and Language; Spring 2015
Taught beginner, intermediate, and advanced strings classes.
Worked with classes of all ELL students.
Assisted in beginner and advanced keyboard classes.
Student Teacher, Abigail Adams School P.S.131Q; Spring 2015
Lead warm ups with students in K-5 grade
Assisted in rehearsals for choir and soloists in school musical.
Directed chorus rehearsals for 4th and 5th grade choirs
String Teacher, St. Francis Prep String Program at St. Kevins School; 2013 Present
Lead beginner strings class in weekly after school rehearsals.
In charge of choosing repertoire for two performances a year.
Responsible for maintaining contact with parents and guardians regarding student
progress.
Music Instructor, S.C.S. Beacon Program; Summer 2011, Summer 2012
Directed musical studies of children 6-11yrs of age.
Conducted 6 ensembles and prepared for concert.
Other Teaching Experience:
Camp Counselor, Corona Beacon Program; Summer 2013
Assisted with daily activities for children 12-14 years of age.
Responsible for children while on trips
Afterschool Instructor, S.C.S. Beacon Program; Fall 2010 - Spring 2011
In charge of creating lesson plans and activities for class of 7-8yr olds.
Designed monthly syllabi and taught multiple disciplines including art, history, and
music.
In charge of 2 students with special needs along with class of 20 students.

Performance experience:
Brooklyn College Choral Union
- Fall 2011 - Spring 2012

- Fall 2013 - Present

Brooklyn College Conservatory Singers
- Fall 2012 - Spring 2013
Our Lady of the Angelus Choir; Fall 2012 - Summer 2013
St. Francis Preparatory School Alumni Orchestra; Summer 2009 - Spring 2010
Choir member for Mahlers Resurrection Symphony for the Bergen Youth Orchestras
40th Anniversary Concert, Summer 2009

Professional Memberships:
National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA)
Music Educators Association of New York City (MEANYC)
American String Teachers Association (ASTA)
Awards and Responsibilities:
Deans List, Brooklyn College
Spring 2014
Fall 2013
Fall 2011
Fall 2010
President, Brooklyn College National Association for Music Education, Collegiate Chapter; Fall
2013 Present
Responsible for scheduling monthly meetings for our members
Provided resources and updates to all chapter members via social media outlets
Began publication of a biannual newsletter to better meet the needs of those in our
chapter
Attended collegiate functions and conferences as a representative for our chapter
Province 6 Representative, New York State School Music Association- Collegiate Executive
Board; Spring 2015-Spring 2016
Represents all Collegiate NYSSMA members in the New York City area
Promotes growth and communication between the chapters in New York City
Attends annual NYSSMA Winter Conference to update the other members of the
Collegiate Executive Board of NYC collegiate chapter members progress.
Fellow, CUNY Pipeline Program; Spring 2015-Spring 2016
Attend courses at the CUNY Graduate Center to prepare for graduate level work
Conduct research in an area of need in the field of Ethnomusicology
Present research annual Spring Conference at the CUNY Graduate Center
Volunteer Work:
Corona Youth Music Project Rehearsal Assistant; February 2013 - June 2013
Assisted orchestra director with tuning and maintenance of instruments
Responsible for holding sectionals
Oversaw preparation and set-up of performance space
St. Francis Preparatory Alumni Orchestra Administrator; St. Francis Preparatory School, Summer
2009 - Spring 2010
In charge of recruitment of adult alumni musicians
Responsible for all correspondence with orchestra members
Established weekly rehearsal space and time