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Hi, I’m Vincent J. De Jesus, an educator and musician with a passion for blending arts and technology to inspire students and communities. My experience spans teaching STEM and arts integration from elementary to high school levels, coaching educators, and supporting cutting-edge AI projects. I also lead bands and perform, bringing rhythm and creativity to life.
I enjoy connecting with learners and artists alike, whether through music, visual creativity, or innovative curriculum design. When I’m not teaching or performing, I focus on curriculum development and professional workshops to help others embrace arts education and project-based learning.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate
Work Experience
AI Tutor at LabelBox (Alignerr)
June 1, 2024 - PresentAssisted cutting-edge generative AI models in tasks such as coding improvement, data science synthesis, basic math comprehension, and creative writing. Worked on projects addressing specific and diverse challenges while interacting with developing Artificial Intelligence models.
Virtual Tutor at Brain Trust Tutors, Tutored by Teachers, Tutor Me Education, At Home Tutoring
November 1, 2023 - PresentTutored K-12 students in Mathematics, Science, Foundational and Advanced Reading, ESL support, Music Production, Drumming, Percussion, Philosophy, Theology, and World Religions.
Curriculum Consultant at Junior Center of Arts and Science
August 1, 2023 - PresentSupported onboarding and training of new teaching artists, coached in curriculum development, classroom management, and project management.
Lead Instructor at Junior Center of Arts and Science
August 31, 2023 - July 13, 2025Partnered with Franklin Elementary School and Oakland Unified School District’s Arts Incentive Grant to offer creative technology and visual arts classes to 4th and 5th grade students. Taught after school and summer community classes focused on creative technology and design thinking. Designed and taught creative technology enrichment classes at Arise High School. Developed and facilitated professional development for teachers in arts education, design thinking, and project-based learning. Managed technology systems and redesigned Maker Space to increase community access.
Teaching Artist at LEAP Imagination in Learning
June 30, 2023 - July 13, 2025Led music residencies and culminating performances across multiple elementary schools. Contributed to strategic planning, teacher training, and artist residency programs. Supported fundraising efforts through live music performances.
Teaching Artist at Richmond Arts Center
August 31, 2023 - July 13, 2025Developed and taught youth enrichment classes focused on creative coding, 3D design, design thinking and prototyping. Collaborated with program managers to acquire new grants for future creative technology classes and programming.
Project Based Learning Consultant & Coach at Maybeck High School
June 30, 2018 - July 13, 2025Facilitated professional development sessions and provided one-on-one coaching to teachers focused on integrating project based learning strategies in the classroom.
Maker Educator + PBL Coach at REALM Charter School
June 30, 2017 - July 13, 2025Served on Middle School Leadership Committee, contributing to academic vision and school initiatives. Designed and taught curriculum including Intro to Programming and Maker elective courses focused on design thinking, creative technology, and community activism. Supported teachers through professional development and coaching.
Lead STEAM Educator at AltSchool Fort Mason Campus
July 31, 2016 - July 13, 2025Contributed to product engineering and design teams. Led curriculum pilots and taught personalized STEAM curriculum for middle school students. Developed social emotional learning curriculum.
Middle School CTE Teacher at Lady Bird Johnson Middle School
June 30, 2015 - July 13, 2025Led district-wide curriculum development for Career Explorations CTE course. Created and facilitated careers speaker series. Organized and coached students for U.S. Navy SeaPerch Robotics Challenge. Taught Intro to Programming and Career Explorations courses. Supported mathematics department through teaching and tutoring.
Volunteer Venue Technician at Wise Children
December 31, 2023 - July 13, 2025Supported light and sound installation, operations, and troubleshooting for theater performances.
Faculty at Stanford Jazz Workshop
July 1, 2022 - PresentDesigned and taught interactive classes focused on Afro-Indigenous music and rhythm. Led and performed with the Bay Area Latin Soul Project as part of the Stanford Jazz Festival.
Musician at Wuthering Heights by Wise Children
June 30, 2023 - July 13, 2025Performed as part of the band playing drums and percussion during the US Tour and Holland Festival in Amsterdam.
Percussion Instructor at LocoBloco (Jamestown Community Center)
December 31, 2023 - July 13, 2025Led drumline sectionals, contributed to original compositions, and performed live at annual community events and public performances.
Co-Producer + Host at Mellow Sessions
December 31, 2022 - July 13, 2025Supported the installation of lighting and sound systems at the venue. Booked musical artists, managed marketing and social media, and hosted a concert series that supported sustainable artist payments.
Band Leader + Drummer at GroovV
January 1, 2019 - PresentResident artist and performer for private events and organizations including Conservation International and Summit Series, with performances across the US, Mexico, and Morocco.
Band Leader + Drummer at Bay Area Latin Soul Project
January 1, 2018 - PresentPerformed at notable venues and events including the Stanford Jazz Festival and West Valley College. Received City of Berkeley’s Civic Arts Grant.
AI Tutor at LabelBox (Alignerr)
June 1, 2024 - PresentAssisting cutting-edge generative AI models in tasks such as coding improvement, data science synthesis, basic math comprehension, and creative writing. Projects often involve addressing specific and diverse challenges while interacting with developing Artificial Intelligence models.
Virtual Tutor at Brain Trust Tutors, Tutored by Teachers, Tutor Me Education, At Home Tutoring
November 1, 2023 - PresentSubjects include K-12 Mathematics, Science, Foundational and Advanced Reading, ESL support, Music Production, Drumming, Percussion, Philosophy, Theology and World Religions.
Curriculum Consultant at Junior Center of Arts and Science, Oakland, CA
August 1, 2023 - PresentSupport onboarding and training of new teaching artists as well as coaching in curriculum development, classroom management and project management.
Lead Instructor at Junior Center of Arts and Science, Oakland, CA
August 31, 2023 - July 13, 2025Partnered with Franklin Elementary School and Oakland Unified School District’s Arts Incentive Grant to offer creative technology and visual arts classes to 4th and 5th grade students beginning in 2019. Taught after school and Summer community classes focused on creative technology and design thinking (3D design and printing, creative coding and game design, cardboard construction, electronics and robotics). Designed and taught creative technology enrichment classes at Arise High School. Developed and facilitated professional development for teachers in West Contra Costa Unified School District focused on arts education, design thinking, and project based learning. Reported on concluded grant cycles and generated reports, reflections, and related materials for new grant submissions. Redesigned the Maker Space at the Junior Center, updating prototyping and creative technology tools to increase community access and engagement. Managed all technology systems including procurement, subsc
Teaching Artist at LEAP Imagination in Learning (Arts in Education), San Francisco, CA
June 30, 2023 - July 13, 2025Led music residencies and culminating performances at multiple elementary schools. Contributed to strategic planning, teacher training, and artist residency programs within the organization. Supported fundraising efforts through live music performances.
Teaching Artist at Richmond Arts Center, Richmond, CA
August 31, 2023 - July 13, 2025Developed and taught youth enrichment classes focused on creative coding, 3D design, design thinking and prototyping at the Richmond Arts Center and on-site at Verde Elementary School as part of the Arts In Community Program. Collaborated with program managers to acquire new grants for future creative technology classes and programming.
Project Based Learning Consultant & Coach at Maybeck High School, Berkeley, CA
June 30, 2018 - July 13, 2025Facilitated professional development sessions for teachers focused on integrating project based learning strategies in the classroom. Supported and guided teachers through coaching, planning, sharing resources, and classroom observations providing feedback and suggestions for improvement and growth.
Maker Educator + PBL Coach at REALM Charter School, Berkeley, CA
June 30, 2017 - July 13, 2025Contributed to academic vision and teacher professional development through the REALM Institute, focusing on project-based learning, behavior interventions, inclusivity, and student engagement. Supported high school and middle school teachers through professional development and coaching in project based learning. Designed and taught Intro to Programming and Maker elective courses for middle school students.
Lead STEAM Educator at AltSchool Fort Mason Campus, San Francisco, CA
July 31, 2016 - July 13, 2025Contributed to product engineering and design teams by providing feedback on educational technology prototypes and pedagogical best practices. Led curriculum pilots investigating new technology tools in classroom settings. Designed and taught personalized STEAM curriculum for middle school students. Co-designed and taught fully project-based curriculum emphasizing systems thinking, prototyping, and creative problem solving. Developed and delivered social emotional learning curriculum and guidance for middle school students.
Middle School CTE Teacher at Lady Bird Johnson Middle School, Irving, TX
June 30, 2015 - July 13, 2025Led district-wide curriculum development for Career Explorations CTE middle school course supporting 8 middle schools. Created and facilitated a 21st century careers speaker series with diverse industry professionals. Organized and coached students for U.S. Navy SeaPerch Robotics Challenge, providing hands-on robotics, electronics and design experience. Designed and taught Intro to Programming (Video Game Design) and Career Explorations courses. Taught 7th Grade Pre AP Math and 6th Grade Math and provided ongoing tutoring, coaching, and classroom support.
AI Tutor at LabelBox (Alignerr)
June 1, 2024 - PresentAssisted cutting-edge generative AI models in tasks such as coding improvement, data science synthesis, basic math comprehension, and creative writing. Addressed diverse challenges while interacting with developing Artificial Intelligence models.
Virtual Tutor at Brain Trust Tutors, Tutored by Teachers, Tutor Me Education, At Home Tutoring
November 1, 2023 - PresentTutored K-12 students in Mathematics, Science, Reading, ESL support, Music Production, Percussion, Philosophy, Theology, and World Religions.
Curriculum Consultant at Junior Center of Arts and Science
August 1, 2023 - PresentSupported onboarding and training of new teaching artists; coached in curriculum development, classroom management, and project management.
Lead Instructor at Junior Center of Arts and Science
August 31, 2023 - July 14, 2025Partnered with Franklin Elementary School and Oakland Unified School District to provide creative technology and visual arts classes to 4th and 5th graders. Taught after school and summer community classes focusing on creative technology, 3D design, coding, robotics, and more. Developed technology enrichment classes at Arise High School. Facilitated professional development, managed technology systems, and supported grant reporting.
Teaching Artist at LEAP Imagination in Learning (Arts in Education)
June 30, 2023 - July 14, 2025Led music residencies in various elementary schools. Contributed to strategic planning, teacher training, artist residencies, and fundraising through live music performances.
Teaching Artist at Richmond Arts Center
August 31, 2023 - July 14, 2025Taught youth enrichment classes focused on creative coding, 3D design, prototyping, and design thinking. Collaborated on grant acquisition for creative technology classes.
Project Based Learning Consultant & Coach at Maybeck High School
June 30, 2018 - July 14, 2025Facilitated professional development on project-based learning and provided teacher coaching through observations and resource sharing.
Maker Educator + PBL Coach at REALM Charter School
June 30, 2017 - July 14, 2025Contributed to school leadership and academic vision. Designed and taught ‘Intro to Programming’ and ‘Maker’ elective courses, supported teacher professional development, and addressed student engagement, inclusivity, and character development.
Lead STEAM Educator at AltSchool Fort Mason Campus
July 31, 2016 - July 14, 2025Participated in product engineering and design for education technology tools. Led STEAM curriculum pilots and taught project-based science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics courses for middle school students.
Middle School CTE Teacher at Lady Bird Johnson Middle School
June 30, 2015 - July 14, 2025Designed and implemented district-wide Career Explorations curriculum. Organized a 21st-century careers speaker series and coached robotics teams. Taught programming, career exploration, and math courses.
AI Tutor at LabelBox (Alignerr)
June 1, 2024 - PresentAssisting cutting-edge generative AI models in tasks such as coding improvement, data science synthesis, basic math comprehension, and creative writing. Projects often involve addressing specific and diverse challenges while interacting with developing Artificial Intelligence models.
Virtual Tutor at Brain Trust Tutors, Tutored by Teachers, Tutor Me Education, At Home Tutoring
November 1, 2023 - PresentTutoring K-12 Mathematics, Science, Foundational and Advanced Reading, ESL support, Music Production, Drumming, Percussion, Philosophy, Theology and World Religions.
Curriculum Consultant at Junior Center of Arts and Science
August 1, 2023 - PresentSupporting onboarding and training of new teaching artists as well as coaching in curriculum development, classroom management, and project management.
Lead Instructor at Junior Center of Arts and Science
August 31, 2023 - July 14, 2025Partnered with Franklin Elementary School and Oakland Unified School District’s Arts Incentive Grant to offer creative technology and visual arts classes to 4th and 5th grade students. Taught after school and summer classes on creative technology and design thinking such as 3D design and printing, creative coding, game design, cardboard construction, electronics, and robotics. Designed and taught enrichment classes at Arise High School. Developed professional development for teachers, managed technology systems, and led grant reporting.
Teaching Artist at LEAP Imagination in Learning (Arts in Education)
June 30, 2023 - July 14, 2025Led music residencies and performances at various elementary schools. Contributed to strategic planning, teacher training, artist residency programs, and supported fundraising through live music performances.
Teaching Artist at Richmond Arts Center
August 31, 2023 - July 14, 2025Developed and taught youth enrichment classes in creative coding, 3D design, design thinking, and prototyping, including on-site at Verde Elementary School. Collaborated on grant acquisition for future programming.
Project Based Learning Consultant & Coach at Maybeck High School
June 30, 2018 - July 14, 2025Facilitated professional development for teachers on project based learning strategies, provided coaching, planning support, resource sharing, classroom observations, and constructive feedback.
Maker Educator + PBL Coach at REALM Charter School
June 30, 2017 - July 14, 2025Contributed to academic vision and staff motivation through the Middle School Leadership Committee. Designed and facilitated professional development including project-based learning, PBIS, and inclusive perspectives. Supported teachers in project based learning coaching and curriculum design. Taught Intro to Programming and Maker elective courses.
Lead STEAM Educator at AltSchool Fort Mason Campus
July 31, 2016 - July 14, 2025Contributed to product engineering feedback and curriculum pilots for education technology. Designed and taught personalized STEAM curriculum for 6th-8th graders with project-based learning emphasizing systems thinking, prototyping, and problem solving. Delivered social emotional learning curriculum and guidance.
Middle School CTE Teacher at Lady Bird Johnson Middle School
June 30, 2015 - July 14, 2025Led district-wide Career Explorations CTE curriculum development for middle schools. Created a 21st century careers speaker series. Organized and coached students for U.S. Navy SeaPerch Robotics Challenge. Designed and taught Intro to Programming and Career Explorations courses, as well as 7th Grade Pre AP Math and 6th Grade Math.
Education
Bachelor of Arts at Southwestern Assemblies of God University
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2004Bachelor of Arts at Southwestern Assemblies of God University, Waxahachie, TX
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2011Bachelor of Arts at Southwestern Assemblies of God University
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2010Bachelor of Arts at Southwestern Assemblies of God University
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005Qualifications
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Education Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 13, 2025Generalist Teaching Certification 4-8
January 11, 2030 - July 13, 2025Math Teaching Certification 4-8
January 11, 2030 - July 13, 2025Business Education Teaching Certification 6-12
January 11, 2030 - July 13, 2025English as Second Language (ESL) Supplemental Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 13, 2025STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Education Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 13, 2025Generalist Teaching Certification 4-8, Texas State Board of Education
January 11, 2030 - July 13, 2025Math Teaching Certification 4-8, Texas State Board of Education
January 11, 2030 - July 13, 2025Business Education Teaching Certification 6-12, Texas State Board of Education
January 11, 2030 - July 13, 2025English as Second Language (ESL) Supplemental Certification, Texas State Board of Education
January 11, 2030 - July 13, 2025STEAM Education Certification Generalist Teaching Certification 4-8
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2025STEAM Education Certification Math Teaching Certification 4-8
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2025STEAM Education Certification Business Education Teaching Certification 6-12
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2025STEAM Education Certification English as Second Language (ESL) Supplemental Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2025STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Education Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2025Generalist Teaching Certification 4-8
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2025Math Teaching Certification 4-8
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2025Business Education Teaching Certification 6-12
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2025English as Second Language (ESL) Supplemental Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 14, 2025Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization
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