Chris Casillas

Selected from a number of alumni to serve as a full-time faculty member that integrates teaching, mentorship, and community service. Taught Digital Audio Production Electives and designed curriculums. Mentored students in the Academic Resource Center, providing individualized academic coaching and study-skills support to help students overcome learning challenges and build independent study habits. Coordinated service projects and retreats that promote student engagement and Jesuit mission of “Men for Others.” Assisted in leading, directing, and conducting Orchestras and Jazz Bands. Arranged, transcribed, copied, and distributed music for all orchestral ensembles.

Created lesson plans and curriculum designed to maximize student understanding; Connected with students and maintained their engagement and excitement to learn; Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students; Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.

Communicates with directors and producers to enact artistic vision; Multi-instrumentalist who records self, live musicians, or ensembles for score realism; Skilled at working independently and in a team environment; Sets schedules for self or team to meet deadlines under high pressure.