CESAR DE LEON

1224 N. LBJ Dr Apt. #603, San Marcos, TX 78666 | C: (956) 212-7734 | cd1424@txstate.edu

OBJECTIVE
To teach instrumental music at the secondary level

EDUCATION
2015

Bachelor of Music: Music Studies with Texas All-Level Teacher Certification

Texas State University - San Marcos, TX, U.S.

2015

Bachelor of Science: Biology

Texas State University - San Marcos, TX, U.S.

EXPERIENCE
01/2015 to Current

01/2015 to Current

08/2014 to 12/2014

01/2011 to 07/2014

Student Teacher
Lehman High School - Kyle, TX
Mr.Joey Lucita - Head Band Director/Cooperating Teacher
Develop and present stimulating lesson plans that accommodated
multiple intelligences, aligned with the curriculum and state standards.
Taught individual and group lessons incorporating elements of general
musicianship, such as ear training and theory, as well as instrumental
technique and interpretation.
Student Teacher
Tom Green Elementary - Kyle, TX
Mr.James Hickey - Music Teacher/Cooperating Teacher
Planned individual lessons and taught students at different stages of
their musical development.
Evaluated student progress; offer one on one after school help to ensure
each students ability to understand the materials and develop his/her
skills
Teacher Internship
Gorzycki Middle School - Austin, TX
Ms.Mandi McCasland - Head Band Director/Cooperating Teacher
Prepared and delivered lessons to a range of classes of different ages and
abilities.
Provided appropriate feedback and maintained records of pupils' progress
and development.
Chemistry Laboratory Teaching Assistant
Texas State University - San Marcos, TX
Researched new topic areas, maintained up-to-date subject knowledge,
and devised new curriculum materials.
Prepared pupils for advanced qualifications and external examinations.

AFFILIATIONS
TMEA - Texas Music Educators Association
TBA - Texas Bandmasters Association
NAfME - National Association for Music Education
ITEA - International Tuba Euphonium Association

PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
Member of the Bobcat Marching Band
Wind Symphony - 1st Euphonium Player
Symphonic Winds - 1st Euphonium Player
Concert Band - 1st Euphonium Player
Tuba/Euphonium Studio
City of McAllen Community Band - 1st Euphonium

ADJUDICATION
Clinician for Austin ISD - Gorzycki Middle School
Clinician for Sharyland ISD - Sharyland High School
Clinician for Buda ISD - Tom Green Elementary
Clinician for Hays CISD - Lehman High School

OTHER SKILLS
Bilingual - Spanish and English
Proficient in Finale Computer Notation
Proficient in Pyware Design Software
Proficient in Smart Music Software

REFERENCES
Dr. Caroline Beatty
Texas State University
Email: ccbeatty@txstate.edu
Director of Bands at Texas State University
Dr. Kyle Glaser
Texas State University
Email: krg60@txstate.edu
Associate Director of Bands at Texas State University
Mr. Raul Rodriguez
Texas State University
rr13@txstate.edu
Associate Professor of Applied Tuba and Euphonium at Texas State
University
Ms. Mandi McCasland
Gorzycki Middle School
mandi.mccasland@austinisd.org
Director of Bands at Gorzycki Middle School and cooperating teacher
during my middle school teaching internship.
Mr. James Hickey
Tom Green Elementary
hickeyJ@hayscisd.net
Cooperating teacher for my elementary student teaching period.
Dr. Joel Gray
Texas State University
Jg1345@txstate.edu
Chemistry professor and previous employer