Mary B. Barrios is a music educator, choir director, and private instructor who teaches voice, piano, and guitar from a home studio while also leading music and choral programs at Quest Academy in Palatine, IL. She is an artist and writer who creates original music and children’s poetry, with multiple works performed in various venues. She has extensive experience working with children and families through teaching, tutoring, counseling internships, and community leadership roles such as PTA President and children’s theater direction. In addition, she holds graduate credentials in professional counseling and gifted education, and she brings expressive arts and guidance into her educational and creative work.

Mary B. Barrios

Mary B. Barrios is a music educator, choir director, and private instructor who teaches voice, piano, and guitar from a home studio while also leading music and choral programs at Quest Academy in Palatine, IL. She is an artist and writer who creates original music and children’s poetry, with multiple works performed in various venues. She has extensive experience working with children and families through teaching, tutoring, counseling internships, and community leadership roles such as PTA President and children’s theater direction. In addition, she holds graduate credentials in professional counseling and gifted education, and she brings expressive arts and guidance into her educational and creative work.

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Mary B. Barrios is a music educator, choir director, and private instructor who teaches voice, piano, and guitar from a home studio while also leading music and choral programs at Quest Academy in Palatine, IL. She is an artist and writer who creates original music and children’s poetry, with multiple works performed in various venues.

She has extensive experience working with children and families through teaching, tutoring, counseling internships, and community leadership roles such as PTA President and children’s theater direction. In addition, she holds graduate credentials in professional counseling and gifted education, and she brings expressive arts and guidance into her educational and creative work.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Private Voice, Piano, and Guitar Teacher (home studio)
May 1, 2018 - Present
Provides private instruction in voice, piano, and guitar from a home studio.
Artist, Writer; Private Voice, Piano, and Guitar Teacher (Home Studio)
October 1, 2016 - Present
Creates and performs original artistic and writing works; provides private instruction in voice, piano, and guitar from a home studio.
Artist and Writer
October 1, 2016 - May 1, 2018
Works as an artist and writer; engages in creative writing including plays, songs, and children’s poetry.
Substitute Teacher (all subjects) at Naperville District 203 Schools
October 1, 2016 - May 1, 2018
Substituted across multiple subject areas for Naperville District 203 Schools.
Substitute Teacher, All Subjects at Naperville District 203 Schools
October 1, 2016 - May 1, 2018
Substitute teacher for all subjects.
Artist, Writer at Freelance
September 29, 2016 - Present
I have written and/or illustrated several childrn's books
Lower School Music Teacher and Choir Director at Quest Academy
March 1, 2004 - Present
Intern Counselor at Family Counseling Services of Aurora
June 1, 2003 - June 1, 2004
Counseling families and individuals with life-stress problems.
Private Piano Teacher at Quest Academy, Palatine, IL
January 1, 2003 - Present
Private piano instruction for Quest Academy students.
Private Piano Teacher at Quest Academy
January 1, 2003 - Present
Private piano teacher at Quest Academy, Palatine, IL.
Office Manager at Unitarian Church of Hinsdale, IL
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003
Office Manager at Unitarian Church of Hinsdale
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003
Office Manager.
Substitute Music and Art Teacher; Educational Assistant at Educational Assistant, Dist. 205, Elmhurst, IL
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Served as substitute music/art teacher and educational assistant.
Substitute Music and Art Teacher / Educational Assistant at Dist. 205, Elmhurst, IL
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Worked as a substitute music and art teacher and as an educational assistant in Elmhurst District 205.
Substitute Music and Art Teacher, Educational Assistant at Dist. 205, Elmhurst, IL
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2001
Substitute music and art teacher, educational assistant.
Children’s Choir Director at Unitarian Church of Hinsdale, IL
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003
Directs children’s choir, rehearsing and preparing performances.
Children’s Choir Director at Unitarian Church of Hinsdale
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2003
Directed children’s choir.
Middle School Teacher (Music, Math, Language Arts) at Dean Jr. High, Houston TX
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1989
Private Piano Teacher
January 1, 1988 - Present
Provides private piano instruction in her home.
Middle School Teacher (Music, Math, Language Arts) at Dean Jr. High, Houston, TX
January 1, 1988 - December 31, 1989
Taught music, math, and language arts at middle school level.
Private Piano Teacher at Self-employed (Home Studio)
January 1, 1988 - Present
Private piano instruction to students.
Middle School Teacher (Music, Math, Language Arts) at Dean Jr. High
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1989
Middle school teacher/multiple subject areas.
Private Piano Teacher at Self-employed
January 1, 1988 - Present
Private piano teacher in my home.
Intermediate Teacher at Cilacap, Indonesia
January 1, 1981 - January 1, 1983
Intermediate teacher.
Fifth Grade Teacher at Houston School District
January 1, 1979 - December 31, 1980
Fifth-grade classroom teacher.
Fifth Grade Teacher at Houston School District
December 29, 1978 - December 29, 1979
Fifth Grade Teacher.

Education

M.S. in Professional Counseling at Illinois School of Professional Psychology/ Schaumburg
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2004
Masters Certificate in Gifted Education at Northwestern University
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2004
3 Credit Hours in Special Education at Boise State University
January 11, 2030 - March 13, 2026
B.S. in Elementary Education, Endorsements in Middle School Language Arts and Social Studies at Ball State University
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1979
Art Endorsement Coursework at College of DuPage
January 11, 2030 - March 13, 2026
Master of Science in Professional Counseling at Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Schaumburg
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2004
Masters Certificate in Gifted Education at Northwestern University
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2004
3 Credit Hours in Special Education at Boise State University
January 11, 2030 - March 13, 2026
B.S. in Elementary Education, Endorsements in Middle School Language Arts and Social Studies at Ball State University, Muncie, IN
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1979
Art Endorsement (20 hours toward) at College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL
January 11, 2030 - March 13, 2026
M.S. in Professional Counseling at Illinois School of Professional Psychology/ Schaumburg
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2004
Masters Certificate in Gifted Education at Northwestern University
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2004
3 Credit Hours in Special Education at Boise State University
January 11, 2030 - July 26, 2026
B.S. in Elementary Education at Ball State University
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1979
20 hours towards Art Endorsement at College of Duage
January 11, 2030 - July 26, 2026
M.S. in Professional Counseling at Illinois School of Professional Psychology/ Schaumburg
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2004
Masters Certificate in Gifted Education at Northwestern University
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2004
Special Education (3 Credit Hours) at Boise State University
January 11, 2030 - July 26, 2026
B.S. in Elementary Education at Ball State University, Muncie, IN
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 1979
Art Endorsement (20 hours completed) at College of Dupage, Glen Ellyn, IL
January 11, 2030 - July 26, 2026

Qualifications

Illinois Teaching Certificate Type 03
January 11, 2030 - March 13, 2026
Red Cross Certified Instructor in First Aid and CPR
January 11, 2030 - March 13, 2026
Red Cross Instructor in First Aid and CPR
January 11, 2030 - March 13, 2026
Illinois Teaching Certificate Type 03
January 11, 2030 - July 26, 2026
Red Cross Instructor (First Aid and CPR)
January 11, 2030 - July 26, 2026
Illinois Teaching Certificate Type 03 (#A177621)
January 11, 2030 - July 26, 2026
Red Cross Instructor - First Aid and CPR
January 11, 2030 - July 26, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Other