Mariana Astorga-Almanza, Ed.D., Nbct Email & Phone Number

Lynwood, Ca

Sacramento, California

Sacramento, California Area

The Instructional Quality Commission is responsible for advising the CA State Board of Education on matters related to curriculum and instruction. The IQC (1) develops and recommends curriculum frameworks; (2) develops and recommends criteria for evaluating instructional materials submitted for adoption; (3) evaluates instructional materials that have been submitted by publishers and makes recommendations to adopt or reject each submission; (4) recommends policies and activities to the SBE, California Department of Education, and local education agencies regarding curriculum and instruction; (5) advises and makes recommendations to the SBE on implementing the state’s academic content standards; and (6) advises the SBE on professional development, pupil assessments, and academic accountability systems alignments to the standards.

Sacramento, Ca

The purpose of this advisory committee is to provide input to the SBE on practical implications of decisions before the SBE, which may include providing input on the design of the Local Control Funding Formula evaluation rubrics and other decisions related to implementing the Local Control Funding Formula.The committee will also review any State rules and regulations relating to Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act, in order to advise the State in carrying out its Title I responsibilities.

Los Angeles, Ca

• Provided high-quality and effective instruction for 215 Band and Orchestra students in five different ensembles, including Beginning Band; Intermediate Band and Orchestra; Advanced Band and Advanced Orchestra.•Prepared and performed at 10-15 school and community events annually, including the LAUSD Instructional Music Festival. Excellent and Superior ratings for Advanced Band and Advanced Orchestra in 2015 and 2016. • Created and managed the JBMS Music Club, which fundraised to support the music program. • 12 fully funded DonorsChoose.org projects, totaling $7,400 in supplies and resources for the music students. • Member of the Local School Leadership Council (2014-2015, 2015-2016).

Topanga, Ca

Montebello, Ca

• Provided effective instruction for over 200 students in Beginning, Intermediate, and Concert Bands. • Coordinated with all supporting departments to provide high-quality performances at the school, district, and community level including the Southern California School Band & Orchestra Association Music Festival, Disneyland Community Arts Showcase, and MUSD Middle School Music Showcase Gala Concert (guest conductor).• Managed Band Parent Organization, who organized fundraising efforts to fully fund our program’s instructional supply and transportation needs. • Technology Committee Member: Assisted colleagues with technology implementation in the classroom.

Hollywood, Ca

• Responsible for successfully restarting the music program at the school.• Created and implemented effective instruction for over 150 students in Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Bands.• Prepared students for school, district, and community performances, including annual participation in the Los Angeles Unified School District Instructional Music Festivals. • Successfully sought resources for my students by having multiple project requests funded by Donorschoose.org and AdoptAClassroom.org.• Created and managed Band Booster Organization to provide assistance in fundraising efforts for our program.• School Site Council Member/ President (2009-2010, 2010-2011)• School Leadership Council (2009-2011)

Doctor Of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership

Activities and Societies: American Educational Research Association, American Association of University Women.Dissertation: The Impact.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Education, Secondary Curriculum And Instruction

Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Phi, Pi Lambda ThetaThesis: “Reflections on Pursuing National Board Certification in Early Adolescence.

Bachelor Of Music, Music Education

Activities and Societies: USC Trojan Marching Band, Pi Kappa Lambda, Latino American Alumni AssociationCA Single Subject Teaching.