Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
References
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Amy Su

Burnaby,Canada

Summary

A hardworking student artistic sound technician with proven expertise in sound recording, mixing, and editing. As well as a hardworking piano teacher with effective communication, multitasking and time management abilities. Maintains organized and disciplined class lessons devoted to student learning. Caring and compassionate in addressing individual student needs and promoting positive educational experiences.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Piano Teacher

Beethoven at Home
Burnaby, British Columbia
09.2024 - Current
  • Evaluated student performance during practice sessions to ensure progress is being made.
  • Prepared and delivered lectures to students on music fundamentals.
  • Instructed students in scales, sight-reading and tonal differences on piano.
  • Helped students continue progressing by regularly evaluating abilities and customizing teaching approaches.

Teacher

Ryan May Music
Vancouver, Canada
06.2023 - Current
  • Observed student performance and recorded academic attendance
  • Prepared lesson outlines for students with personal support
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students and parents
  • Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.

Assistant Audio Engineer

SFU Music and Sound Festival
Vancouver, British Columbia
04.2023 - Current
  • Set up for recording sessions through choosing appropriate microphones.
  • Conducted maintenance checks on all studio electronics regularly to ensure peak performance.
  • Assisted Audio Engineers in setting up and preparing for recording sessions.
  • Set up sound editing equipment before performances and concerts.
  • Sourced original music samples from online libraries and created them using Ableton.

Intern

New Performance Work Society
Vancouver, British Columbia
02.2024 - 04.2024
  • Assisted with event planning, support and execution of virtual and in-person engagements.
  • Helped maintain applicant tracking systems and recruiting metrics.
  • Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
  • Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
  • Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.

Music Teacher's Assistant

Burnaby South Secondary
Burnaby, Canada
09.2020 - 02.2021
  • Supported student growth and progress in achieving academic, social, and emotional goals
  • Observed student performance and analyzed individual records to assess progress
  • Created a calm and disciplined classroom environment to improve student focus

Volunteer

MS Society of Canada
Burnaby, Canada
12.2019 - 12.2020
  • Helped with prep, set up, and teardown of upcoming events
  • Offered support and assistance to community members
  • Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within the appropriate time frame
  • Collaborated with others by contributing time, effort, and talent to advance needs or further missions

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music & Sound

Simon Fraser University
Vancouver, BC
06-2025

High School Diploma -

Burnaby South Secondary School
Burnaby, BC
06.2021

Skills

  • Organized and Efficient
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Telephone and Email Etiquette
  • Adaptability and Dependability
  • Lesson planning and feedback Integration
  • Editing and sound mixing

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional
Shanghainese
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • Royal Conservatory of Music: Level 10 Piano Exam - April 2018
  • Steinway Piano Competition: Merit Award - August 2020
  • Completed all RCM History Exams- 2019 Completed up to RCM Intermediate Harmony Exams

References

Jack Xie, Piano Teacher, Kingsway, Burnaby, BC, 604-434-2482

Timeline

Piano Teacher

Beethoven at Home
09.2024 - Current

Intern

New Performance Work Society
02.2024 - 04.2024

Teacher

Ryan May Music
06.2023 - Current

Assistant Audio Engineer

SFU Music and Sound Festival
04.2023 - Current

Music Teacher's Assistant

Burnaby South Secondary
09.2020 - 02.2021

Volunteer

MS Society of Canada
12.2019 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Music & Sound

Simon Fraser University

High School Diploma -

Burnaby South Secondary School
Amy Su