2010-2013Violin
and Viola Instructor – Denver/Boulder, CO
On faculty for private & group lessons at the following music
schools & centers:
Parlando School for
the Arts – Boulder, CO
Forte Academy of
Music – Littleton, CO
Music & Arts –
Englewood, CO
Home Studio – Littleton, CO
Certified Violin & Viola Instructor for
Suzuki Books 1-4
Instructed students in viola and violin performance and theory
Coached intermediate and advanced level quartets and other small groups
Taught beginning through advanced levels, ages 3 through adult, both in individual and
semi-private settings, using traditional and Suzuki methods
All intermediate and advanced students were awarded first stand seats
in their respective school and youth orchestras in 2013-14 school year
2004-2010Viola and Violin Instructor – Palos
Verdes Peninsula, CA
Grew and maintained a yearly studio size of over 35 students
Instructed students in viola and violin performance and theory
Taught beginning through advanced levels, ages 3 through adult, both in individual and
semi-private settings, using traditional and Suzuki methods
Adapted teaching style for students with disabilities, such
as Asberger Syndrome
Strove to understand cultural similarities & differences to better
the student-teacher-parent interaction
Organized annual private studio recitals and receptions
Prepared students for professional & school orchestra auditions,
performance tests, and summer music festivals
Students have been awarded seats within the first 4 chairs of each
orchestra in the Palos Verdes Peninsula middle & high school orchestras
2001-2002Teaching Assistant - University
of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Contributed constructive comments and
demonstrated skill and artistry on the viola during master classes for Viola
Professor
Gave additional lessons and critique to
students
Summer 2002Teacher/Counselor
- Eagle
Bluff Chamber Music Camp, Lanesboro, MN
Coached string quartets and taught private
viola lessons
Supervised junior and senior high school
students in group activities
2000-2001 Teaching Assistant - University of Southern California,
Los Angeles, CA
Taught beginning viola to both non-music and
music majors
Administered grades and performance
evaluations
PUBLIC & PRIVATE SCHOOL TEACHING
EXPERIENCE2010-2013String
Teacher – Chaparral Elementary
Instrumental Music, Parker, CO
Taught 4th-6th grade string classes (violin,
viola, cello, bass) in beginning and intermediate levels at three DCSD
elementary schools
Organized concerts and assemblies with band teacher
Rehearsed and conducted large string orchestra groups at feeder area
festivals and concerts
Created curriculum and lesson plans
Communicated with parents about practice tips, assignments, and upcoming
events through handouts and regular emails
Worked with program director and school administration on scheduling
classes, organizing concerts and events, and improving student/teacher
relationships
Coached advanced string ensemble, taught theory, and mentored students
at CHEIM summer music program for the past two summers
2007-2010String
Teacher – PalosVerdes Peninsula Unified School District, CA
Instructed string students at five elementary schools
Conducted 4th-5th grade string ensembles and
orchestras
Recognized as the only string teacher to maintain and/or increase class
sizes for incoming 5th graders, and have an increase in number of 4th
grade students for
2009-10
school year
Created arrangements based on instrumentation and students’ level of
playing
Organized semi-annual
performances for students’ peers and family
Promoted the violin, viola, cello, and bass through playing & demonstration at 4th-5th
grade instrumental recruitment events
Created curriculum, lesson plans, homework assignment handouts
Administered performance evaluations and
grades for each trimester
Worked with music team to coordinate
concerts, improve classroom management policies, communicate with parents, and
develop curriculum
2004-2010Group Violin Instructor – AMUSE
Music Center, Inc., Palos Verdes, CA
Created lesson plans/curriculum using Suzuki and traditional methods
Taught 3 levels of prep violin to ages 3-7,
and 3 levels of violin for ages 8-12
Enabled parents to actively participate in
classes so they can encourage and help their child practice well at home
Educated parents about Suzuki method and
philosophy
Created practice charts to improve student
and parent accountability
2005-2007String
Teacher – Rolling Hills Country Day School, Rolling Hills Estates, CA
Taught group Suzuki violin classes for 1st-4th
grades (as many as 16 students in one class)
Coached small ensembles
Taught beginning/intermediate violin, viola
and cello for 5th-8th grades using a traditional method
book (Essential Elements for Strings)
Organized semi-annual performances for students’
peers and family
Administered performance evaluations and
grades for each trimester
Designed classroom behavior and discipline
procedures for each grade level
EDUCATION
2012-2013Suzuki
Teacher Training with William Starr:Books 1-4, Boulder, CO
1999-2001 University
of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Graduate studies in Viola Performance, pursued MM degree
Student of Donald McInnes
and Ralph Fielding
Recipient of full-tuition
scholarship
Coursework included chamber
music, orchestral excerpt preparation, orchestral conducting, chamber music,
theory, and history
1995-1999 University
of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor of Music in Viola Performance
Student of Korey Konkol
Recipient of Zelle Scholar
full-tuition and Ted Mann Musician Scholarships
Member of Dean’s list
Student member of Orchestral
Director search committee
Coursework included chamber
music, conducting, piano, music theory and history, writing, and linguistics
1995-1996Post-Secondary
Education, Senior Year of High School, U of MN
PRINCIPAL TEACHERS
VIOLA-
Donald McInnes
Ralph Fielding
Korey Konkol
Heidi Castleman
Linda Rose
Victoria Chiang
Dr. Jerzy Kozmala
VIOLIN-
Cheryl Minor Stewart
Cynthia Finks
Linda Cerone
CHAMBER MUSIC-
Kevin Fitz-Gerald (piano, USC)
Lydia Artymiw (piano, U of MN)
Peter Howard (former principal cellist, SPCO)
Jorja Fleezanis (concertmaster, Minnesota
Orch.)
Sally O’Reilly (Violin Professor, U of MN)
PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
Soloist with Dakota Valley Civic Orchestra, Saint Paul Civic Orchestra,
and University of Minnesota Symphony, Minnesota Youth Symphonies-Symphony
Orchestra
Principal violist, USC Chamber Symphony
Principal violist, University of Minnesota Orchestra
Principal violist, Ariadne auf
Naxos, Aspen Music Festival Opera Orchestra, 1999
Violist, Miss Saigon, Ordway
Music Theater, St. Paul, MN, 1998