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Education
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Carina Chan

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, ON
06.2017

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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