Professional Development Portfolio

Caitlyn Nguyen
August, 2014 to October, 2018

District Position Certifications

Teacher
All-Level Music (Expires May 2021)
English as a Second Language (Expires May 2021)
District Professional Development Levels
None

Professional Development Credits Earned

Texas SBEC CPE, 213
Fine Arts, 8
EDTECH Reporting Category, 7
EDTECH Digital Collaboration Level 1, 1
EDTECH Promethean Level 1, 6

Professional Development History

FINEARTS: Instrumental Music October 8, 2018 Waiver Day Orchestra/Mariachi

Orchestra and Mariachi - I.M. Terrell Academy for STEM and VPA Ensemble Room
Topic - Recruit Like Your Job Depends On It - Pat Leaverton
Event Date: October 8, 2018

Credits: Texas SBEC CPE (6 Credits)

Goals: None

ORCHESTRA (Secondary)/UIL Prep and Programming (1:00pm - 2:30pm)

Event Date: August 16, 2018

Credits: Texas SBEC CPE (1.5 Credits)

Goals: None

Orchestra/Mariachi (Secondary)/Bow: Tone, Technique & Articulation (2:30pm - 4:00pm)

Bow: Technique & Articulation

Event Date: August 14, 2018

Credits: Texas SBEC CPE (1.5 Credits)

Goals: None

Orchestra/Mariachi (Secondary)/Advanced Bowing Techniques (1:00pm - 2:30pm)

Event Date: August 14, 2018

Credits: Texas SBEC CPE (1.5 Credits)

Goals: None

Orchestra/Mariachi (Secondary)/Bow Stroke and Tone Production (10:00am - 11:30am)

Event Date: August 14, 2018

Credits: Texas SBEC CPE (1.5 Credits)

Goals: None
Orchestra/Mariachi (Secondary)/Creating Bow Hold (8:30am - 10:00am)

Event Date: August 14, 2018

Credits: Texas SBEC CPE (1.5 Credits)

Goals: None

C&I: Curriculum Leadership Corps - Session D

McLean Middle School - Library

Event Date: June 19, 2018

Credits: Texas SBEC CPE (2 Credits)

Goals: None

C&I: Curriculum Leadership Corps - Session C

McLean Middle School - Library

Event Date: June 19, 2018

Credits: Texas SBEC CPE (2 Credits)

Goals: None

C&I: Curriculum Leadership Corps - Session B

McLean Middle School - Library

Event Date: June 18, 2018

Credits: Texas SBEC CPE (2 Credits)

Goals: None

C&I: Curriculum Leadership Corps - Session A

McLean Middle School - Library

Event Date: June 18, 2018

Credits: Texas SBEC CPE (2 Credits)

Goals: None

FINEARTS Instrumental Music - End of Year Staff Meeting

Paschal HS Band Hall

Event Date: May 14, 2018

Credits: Texas SBEC CPE (2 Credits)

Goals: None

FINEARTS Instrumental Music - TRADE OFF - TMEA

Texas Music Educators Association Convention in San Antonio, TX

Event Date: February 14, 2018

Credits: None

Goals: None
FINEARTS Instrumental Music - AFTERNOON Waiver Day FEB. 2ND

February 2nd Waiver Day - AFTERNOON SESSION

Band and Orchestra at Paschal HS
NO MARIACHI AFTERNOON SESSION
Event Date: February 2, 2018

Credits: Texas SBEC CPE (3 Credits)

Goals: None

FINEARTS : Harmony Director Training with Brian Coatney - Southwest High School, Orchestra Room, 4100
Altamesa Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76133
Harmony Director (Yamaha HD-200) Training with Brian Coatney at Southwest High School in the Orchestra Room
**NOTE: It is suggested that you bring your HD-200 with you to training.**
Brian Coatney will lead this HD-200 training to assist directors with practical use strategies and personal classroom
tips for optimal gain.
There is certainly an art to ear training...
This comprehensive tool brings harmony training, rhythm training and ensemble timing together in one convenient
device. It enables music educators to clearly demonstrate pure temperaments and for students to learn how to tune
individual notes within chords, so that entire chords may be tuned. The HD-200 Harmony Director helps musicians
understand how each part fits into the complete harmony of the ensemble. This level of understanding will help
your ensemble move from good to outstanding.
A Japanese Secret
Have you ever heard a Japanese high school band or chorus? Ever wonder how they get suchgreat blend and
intonation? Almost all Japanese school bands use this special training tool which, until now, has only been
available in Japan. The Harmony Director allows you to teach through examples rather than words alone, the kind
of harmonic understanding that normally takes many years of experience to develop.
Easy Operation
Part of the HD-200's power is its ease-of-use and friendly interface. With two LCD screens and intuitive “one touch”
operations, the HD-200 empowers educators in teaching intonation and ensemble timing to high levels quicker than
conventional means.
Event Date: November 2, 2017

Credits: Fine Arts (2 Credits)

Goals: None

FINEARTS Instrumental Music - Waiver Day

Band: TBA Clinician Dr. Scott Deppe at Paschal Band Hall

Orchestra: Recruiting, Retention and Tone with Patrick Leaverton at Paschal Orchestra Hall
Event Date: October 9, 2017

Credits: Texas SBEC CPE (6 Credits)

Goals: None

EDTECH OneNote for Faculty (455-5679) (057 Rosemont MS)

This training session earns 1 hour of CPE credit.

Event Date: September 5, 2017

Credits: EDTECH Reporting Category (1 Credits), EDTECH Digital Collaboration Level 1 (1 Credits), Texas
SBEC CPE (1 Credits)
Goals: None

FINEARTS Instrumental Music Staff Development

Paschal HS

Event Date: August 17, 2017

Credits: Fine Arts (6 Credits), Texas SBEC CPE (6 Credits)

Goals: None
FINEARTS Instrumental Music Staff Development

Paschal HS

Event Date: August 16, 2017

Credits: Texas SBEC CPE (6 Credits)

Goals: None

FINEARTS GIML Music Learning Theory (MLT) with Diane Lange & Michael Martin @ Stripling MS

GIML Music Learning Theory

June 12-16, 2017, 8:00am to 4:00pm weekdays
GIML Music Learning Theory June 12-16, 2017 with Dr. Diane M. Lange and Michael E. Martin at Stripling MS for
all secondary Instrumental teachers.
Cost: Paid by Etude grant
Faculty: Dr. Lange and Michael E. Martin
Location: Stripling MS

Music Learning Theory is an explanation of how we learn when we learn music. Based on an extensive body of
research and practical field testing by Edwin E. Gordon and others, Music Learning Theory is a comprehensive
method for teaching audiation, Gordon’s term for the ability to think music in the mind with understanding. Music
Learning Theory principles guide music teachers of all stripes–early childhood, elementary general, instrumental,
vocal, the private studio–in establishing sequential curricular goals in accord with their own teaching styles and
beliefs. The primary objective is development of students’ tonal and rhythm audiation. Through audiation students
are able to draw greater meaning from the music they listen to, perform, improvise, and compose.
Complete information about Music Learning theory and audiation can be found in Edwin E. Gordon’s Learning
Sequences in Music: Skill, Content, and Patterns (Chicago: GIA Publications, 2007).
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Instructors:
Dr. Diane M. Lange is Associate Professor and Area Coordinator of Music Education at The University of Texas at
Arlington where she oversees the music education area and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Early
Childhood and Elementary Music Education. Dr. Lange has taught elementary music for ten years in both Michigan
and Nevada. She received her Orff Levels and Master Class at Memphis State University and GIML Level I and II
at Michigan State University. Dr. Lange received her Bachelor of Music in Education and Master of Music from
Central Michigan University and Ph.D. from Michigan State University. She has presented several pedagogical
workshops and consultations in many states and at the regional Early Childhood Music and Movement Association.
She has published the book Together in Harmony: Combining Orff Schulwerk and Music Learning Theory, a
chapter on combining Music Learning Theory and Orff Schulwerk that appeared in Music Learning Theory: Theory
in Practice and several articles in General Music Today. Also, she is a co-author for Jump Right In: The Elementary
Music Curriculum, Grades Kindergarten and 5. Dr. Lange is a member of Texas Music Educators Association,
Music Educators National Conference, Gordon Institute for Music Learning, and American Orff Schulwerk
Association. She is president-elect for the National Gordon Institute for Music Learning and is a certified faculty
member where she teaches GIML Level I around the country. Dr. Lange also teaches early childhood music (birth
through age five) at the Musical Tree House for Little People.

Michael E. Martin, after teaching public school instrumental music for 40 years, is a private teacher and free-lance
performer in the Philadelphia area, and serves on the faculty of the Gordon Institute for Music Learning. Mr. Martin
is co-author of Jump Right In: The Instrumental Series for Strings, and is co-author in The Development and
Practical Application of Music Learning Theory, all published by GIA. Mr. Martin has received the Citation of
Excellence from PMEA and the 2013 PADESTA Outstanding String Teacher Award. He is a frequent conference
presenter, and has been a visiting lecturer in Music Education at Michigan State University, The University of South
Carolina, Temple University, Duquesne University, The University of Delaware, The University at Buffalo, The
University of Texas at Arlington, Rowan University, and the Music Academy of St. Cecilia in Lisbon, Portugal. Mr.
Martin earned a B.S. in Music Education from Indiana University of PA, and a M.M. in Music Education from West
Chester University of PA. He holds further graduate credits from The New England Conservatory, Vander Cook
College of Music, Drexel University, and Temple University, where he studied extensively with Edwin E. Gordon.
Event Date: June 12, 2017

Credits: Texas SBEC CPE (6 Credits)

Goals: None
Macro Curriculum Framework Workshop @ Norris Center, 304 Houston Street

Transitioning the core curriculum documents to an Understanding by Design model for each content area.
Reminder: Please bring your parking ticket from the Sundance Square Parking Lot for validation by the Norris
Center.
Event Date: May 17, 2017

Credits: Texas SBEC CPE (7 Credits)

Goals: None

FINEARTS Instrumental Music - End of Year Staff Meeting

Paschal HS Band Hall

Event Date: May 15, 2017

Credits: Texas SBEC CPE (2 Credits)

Goals: None

FINEARTS Harmony Director Training w/Brian Coatney

Harmony Director Training with Brian Coatney will take place at Rosemont MS in the orchestra room. Entry for this
venue is in the back (southeast corner of building) of the facility.

This workshop is a MUST for all band and orchestra directors. Brian Coatney will be demonstrating the Yamaha
Harmony Director. Use the HD200 daily to improve the quality of your ensemble. Brian Coatney will demonstrate
the features and basic "button-pushing" and discuss appropriate implementation in middle school and high school
settings. This is a must-have teaching tool for all instrumental programs. This workshop is perfect for HD200 users,
directors who have just purchased a HD200 or for those who are just interested in learning more about this
amazing teaching tool! It will TRANSFORM your ensemble!
Optional: Bring your HD200 for hands-on training.
Event Date: December 13, 2016

Credits: None

Goals: None

FINEARTS Instrumental Music - Waiver Day

Band: TBA Sponsors, Paschal Band Hall

Orchestra: Diane Harper, Paschal Orchestra Room

Event Date: October 10, 2016

Credits: Texas SBEC CPE (6 Credits)

Goals: None

FINEARTS Instrumental Music Staff Development

Paschal HS

Event Date: August 18, 2016

Credits: Texas SBEC CPE (6 Credits)

Goals: None

FINEARTS Instrumental Music - TRADE OFF - Texas Orchestra Directors Association

San Antonio, Texas

Event Date: July 21, 2016

Credits: None

Goals: None
GIML Level II "Jump Right In": The Instrumental Series

About GIML Workshop Course: Instrumental Music The Gordon Institute for Music Learning is a non-profit
organization dedicated to advancing the research in music education pioneered by Edwin E. Gordon. The purpose
of the Gordon Institute for Music Learning is to advance music understanding through audiation. We believe in the
music potential of each individual, and we support an interactive learning community with opportunities for musical
and professional development. Instrumental Music: Level 2 Content Theory Content Music Learning Theory with a
focus on partial synthesis, symbolic association, composite synthesis and bridging. Practical Application Content
Teaching songs by rote: Lydian, Phrygian, Locrian tonalities; Unusual Paired, Unusual Unpaired, Usual Combined
Meters Teaching tunes from the instrumental repertoire Tonal Content: Focus on expanded functions in Major/Minor
(II7 VI7 III7 I7 and other chromatic alterations); possibly expanded functions in other tonalities Rhythm Content:
Focus on rest, tie, and upbeat functions in Usual Duple/Triple; Division, elongation functions in unusual meters
Improvisation and composition Sightreading, ensemble work, concert selections Designing longer lessons for small
group or large ensemble based on MLT Assessment Develop Ability to teach: Tonic, Subtonic, and Subdominant
patterns in Dorian and Mixolydian tonalities Macro/microbeat and Division patterns in Unusual Paired meter
Macro/microbeat patterns in Unusual Unpaired and Usual Combined meters JRI Book 1: Lessons 9-12; Book 2
Lessons Musicianship Content Expanded repertoire of songs and chants in a variety of tonalities and meters Sing,
perform, and improvise by ear in Lydian, Phrygian, Locrian tonalities Chant, perform, and improvise by ear in
Unusual Paired, Unusual Unpaired and Usual Combined Meters Chant and perform in intact meters (Unusual
Paired Intact and Unusual Unpaired Intact) Use of characteristic and expanded chord functions in different
tonalities Use of expanded rhythm functions in usual and unusual meters Expanded improvisation skills Discussion
Topics Personal application of music aptitude testing More guidance on bridging Sharing sessions on incorporating
MLT in instrumental lessons/ensembles Assessments Using LSA register books for expanded understanding
Materials Required Same as Level 1 with the addition of: Grunow, R. F., Gordon, E. E., & Azzara, C.D. (1998).
Jump right in: The instrumental series – Recorder book 2/CD (2nd ed.). Chicago: GIA.
Event Date: June 20, 2016

Credits: Texas SBEC CPE (70 Credits)

Goals: None

FINEARTS Instrumental Music - Curriculum Planing and Wrap-up

Location: Paschal High School

Event Date: May 10, 2016

Credits: Texas SBEC CPE (2 Credits)

Goals: None

PLI: Waiver Day: 12 Strategies that Ignite Student Engagement - Paschal HS

By the end of the course, participants will experience 12 strategies that spark student engagement through an
interactive experience following the I do, We do, You do model. Additionally, participants will create a strategy
booklet to assist in future implementation.
Event Date: March 25, 2016

Credits: Texas SBEC CPE (6 Credits)

Goals: None

FINEARTS Instrumental Music - TRADE OFF-Texas Music Educators Association

State Convention in San Antonio

Event Date: February 10, 2016

Credits: None

Goals: None

FINEARTS Instrumental Music - Rehearsal Structure, Pacing and UIL Prep

Location: Paschal High School

Instrumental Music Director and Specialists
Event Date: February 5, 2016

Credits: Texas SBEC CPE (6 Credits)

Goals: None
FINEARTS Instrumental Music - Conducting Gestures and Podium Communication (Orchestra)

Dr. Cliff Evans, UT-Arlington

Location: Paschal High School Orchestra Room
Event Date: October 12, 2015

Credits: Texas SBEC CPE (6 Credits)

Goals: None

FINEARTS Instrumental Music Staff Development

Beginning of the Year Staff Development at Paschal High School.

Event Date: August 20, 2015

Credits: Texas SBEC CPE (6 Credits)

Goals: None

FINEARTS Instrumental Music Staff Development

Beginning of the Year Staff Development at Paschal High School.

Event Date: August 19, 2015

Credits: Texas SBEC CPE (6 Credits)

Goals: None

End of Year Staff Meeting

Paschal High School Band Hall

**MUST RETURN FLASH DRIVE**

Event Date: May 18, 2015

Credits: Texas SBEC CPE (1.5 Credits)

Goals: None

Orchestra Staff Development with Patrick Leaverton

Staff Development at Paschal HS.

9:00am-12:00pm
Bass Pedagogy

1:00pm-4:00pm
Bass Pedagogy/Instrument Repair
Event Date: October 13, 2014

Credits: Texas SBEC CPE (6 Credits)

Goals: None

Orchestra Staff Development with Patrick Leaverton

Meeting at Paschal High School

Event Date: September 24, 2014

Credits: Texas SBEC CPE (1 Credits)

Goals: None
EDTECH **Promethean Foundations & Focus SIS (2191-1461) (New Teacher Academy)

You will be introduced to the Promethean ActivClassroom including the ActivBoard, the ActivPen, and ActivInspire
flipcharts. • CPE credit was issued through the HCM NTA class session. **Not eligible for Incentives.
Event Date: August 14, 2014

Credits: EDTECH Promethean Level 1 (6 Credits), EDTECH Reporting Category (6 Credits)

Goals: None

FWISD New Teacher Academy 2014

Welcome to the 2014 New Teacher Academy!

This academy will be held from Monday, August 11 through Friday, August 15. When you sign up for this academy,
you are signing up for ALL five days.

You will need to check in the first day at R. L. Paschal High School at 8:00 AM. Paschal High School is located at
3001 Forest Park, Fort Worth, Texas, 76110. Attendance will be taken daily. More details will be given to you
Monday, August 11.
Event Date: August 11, 2014

Credits: Texas SBEC CPE (30 Credits)

Goals: None