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Cara (Mingyu) Zhao

Edmonton

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Personal Business
03.2025 - Current
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to keep students motivated within lesson
  • Assisted in evaluating student progress through assessments and feedback sessions
  • Analyzed educational outcomes to drive improvements in teaching effectiveness and student achievement.
  • Developed strong relationships with students and parents by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.


Volunteer

Victoria School Of The Arts
09.2022 - 06.2025
  • Assisted in organized events to participate with the needed support for teachers and students.
  • Engaged with leading students in musical education, such as: helping students one-to-one with techniques, leading practice sessions, etc.
  • Encouraged students within and outside the school to develop passion for music and ensembles


Education

Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education - Music Composition

University of Alberta
Edmonton
06-2030

High School Diploma -

Victoria School of The Arts
Edmonton, AB
06-2025

Skills

  • Music theory RCM 8 Certificate
  • 6 Years Experience in Playing Flute
  • 2 years Experience in Playing Oboe
  • 1 year Experience in Playing Saxophone
  • 2 years Experiences in Composition, with at least 10 completed pieces for variety of instruments
  • Ensemble experience including: Victoria School's Concert Band, Jazz Band, Honour Band and Senior Jazz ensemble, UofA Summer Band 2023, UofA Honour Band 2025, Wild Rose Wind Ensemble,2024-2025, Edmonton Flute Association Play-In February2025 and UofA Concert Band 2025-current
  • Performance Experiences at Locations: Eva O Howard Theatre, Winspear Centre, Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, West Edmonton Mall, Mayfield Long&Mcquade, Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, Convocation Hall, Roger's Place, West Meadows Baptist Church and more
  • Worked With Musicians Including Conductors: Angela Schroeder, Shelley Axleson, Jolene Wong, Nadya Ajani Musicians: Rodrigo Sosa (Jazz musician), Eric Lam (instructor at Long&Mcquade), Cheng Yang (Founder of Alberta International Youth Arts Association), Shelley Younge (Professor at UofA) Composers: Brian Balmages and
    Reid Contreras Woelfle

Timeline

Teacher

Personal Business
03.2025 - Current

Volunteer

Victoria School Of The Arts
09.2022 - 06.2025

Bachelor of Music/Bachelor of Education - Music Composition

University of Alberta

High School Diploma -

Victoria School of The Arts

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