Carina Chan
Music Teacher
Thornhill,ON
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level music teacher position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Music Teacher
Hanway Music School
05.2022 - Current
- Explained music theory, aural skills and fundamental concepts to teach students to understand, analyze, perform and create music.
- Planned and prepared individual music lessons to support student needs.
- Motivated students to practice music by offering positive reinforcement and encouraging progress.
- Created encouraging, fun and focused lesson atmosphere.
Private Music Teacher
Studio Vivian
01.2017 - Current
- Motivated students to practice music by offering positive reinforcement and encouraging progress.
- Acquired teaching materials and resources to facilitate music instruction.
- Facilitated communication with parents through parent-teacher conferences, newsletters, social media and bulletin board postings.
Teacher Intern - Music Department
Thornhill Secondary School
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Assisted with event planning and coordination for Vocal and Keyboarding Class (grade 9-12)
- Lead interactive activities with the Community Music Class (students with special needs)
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
Teacher Assistant
St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
Clarinet Section Leader
Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra
11.2015 - 09.2017
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
- Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
- Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
Clarinetist Soloist
Newmarket Lions Club Festival
02.2017 - 03.2017
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Clarinet Section Leader
York Region Police Youth Band
09.2015 - 09.2017
- Achieved desired tonal and harmonic balance by communicating clearly with musicians.
- Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
Choir Assistant
Trinity Church Choir
09.2020 - 04.2021
- Lead students with disability in VIVA! Youth Singers of Toronto at St. Paul's Centre
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
FMUA Orientation Leader
University Of Toronto, Faculty Of Music
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Clarinet Section Leader
Governor General's Horse Guards
09.2017 - 03.2019
- Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.
- Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
- Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret and memorize lines and cues.
Principal Clarinetist (Senior Band)
Our Lady Queen Of The World Catholic Academy
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Music Education - Clarinet
University of Toronto
04.2023
High School Diploma -
Our Lady Queen of The World Catholic Academy
Richmond Hill, ON06.2017
Skills
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Positive Learning Environment
- Student Rapport-Building
- Classroom Safety Practices
- Program Design
Timeline
Private Music Teacher
Hanway Music School
05.2022 - Current
Teacher Intern - Music Department
Thornhill Secondary School
09.2021 - 04.2022
Choir Assistant
Trinity Church Choir
09.2020 - 04.2021
FMUA Orientation Leader
University Of Toronto, Faculty Of Music
06.2018 - 09.2019
Clarinet Section Leader
Governor General's Horse Guards
09.2017 - 03.2019
Clarinetist Soloist
Newmarket Lions Club Festival
02.2017 - 03.2017
Private Music Teacher
Studio Vivian
01.2017 - Current
Teacher Assistant
St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School
09.2016 - 06.2017
Clarinet Section Leader
Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra
11.2015 - 09.2017
Principal Clarinetist (Senior Band)
Our Lady Queen Of The World Catholic Academy
09.2015 - 06.2017
Clarinet Section Leader
York Region Police Youth Band
09.2015 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Music - Music Education - Clarinet
University of Toronto
High School Diploma -
Our Lady Queen of The World Catholic Academy
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