Amy Sheath
Toronto
Summary
Results-driven music professional with strong background in piano instruction and student development. Proven ability to design and implement effective lesson plans that enhance musical proficiency. Known for collaborative spirit and reliability, adjusting to varying student needs while maintaining focus on achieving educational goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Piano Teacher
Toronto Arts Academy
06.2023 - Current
- Fill in for teachers who had last-minute emergencies and could not attend class.
- Gage the skill-level and learning point of the students and helped them stay on-track while their teacher was away.
- Make sure to follow any notes or instructions left by the student's original teacher.
- Fill in for student’s regular piano teachers, helping with lessons and feedback on playing
Private Piano Teacher
Self-employed
07.2020 - 01.2023
- Worked one-on-one with adolescents to develop their musical skills and practice routines.
- Prepared students for their RCM exams including ear-training and sight-reading.
- Tutored music theory and beginner keyboard harmony.
- Provide guidance to piano students, help them prepare for exams, practice pieces as well as sight reading and ear training
Private English Tutor
Self-employed
04.2020 - 09.2020
- Weekly tutoring sessions with a young student who was learning English as a second language.
- Created lesson plans each week with grammar and spelling goals.
- Assigned engaging homework that practiced and reinforced lesson content.
- Created reward system as encouragement and to aid in motivation.
- Tutoring students who are learning english as a second language, creating lesson plans and slides, assigned homework for further practice
Education
Bachelor of Music -
University of Toronto
05-2025
High School Diploma -
North Toronto Collegiate Institute
06-2021
Skills
- Adaptive teaching methods
- Effective lesson planning
- Strong communication skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Group and individual instruction
- Student motivation techniques
Accomplishments
- Won the Leadership Award for my efforts in my Symphony Orchestra class at the North Toronto Collegiate Institute.
- Won 1st place for my original composition at the Royal Conservatory of Music.
- Three-time 1st Place winner at the North York Music Festival for my piano performances.
- Awarded the Albert and Wilhelmine Francis Renewable Entrance Scholarship in Music.
Languages
English
French
Chinese (Mandarin)
Timeline
Supply Piano Teacher
Toronto Arts Academy
06.2023 - Current
Private Piano Teacher
Self-employed
07.2020 - 01.2023
Private English Tutor
Self-employed
04.2020 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Music -
University of Toronto
High School Diploma -
North Toronto Collegiate Institute
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