Colin Pham
Music Educator
Sunnyvale
Summary
Dynamic music educator with experience in culturally responsive teaching and engaging lesson design. Proven ability to enhance student learning through effective classroom management and ensemble rehearsal techniques. Bilingual in English and Vietnamese as well as communicating in Spanish and Japanese, with strong organizational skills developed through project coordination. Passionate about fostering musical growth in diverse environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Musician and Performer
First Congregational Church of San José
12.2023 - 07.2025
- Active member of bell ensemble, choir, and family band.
- Performed piano music for congregational services and events.
Volunteer Piano Teacher
LifeMoves
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Taught general music to children in transitional housing, with emphasis on keyboard skills.
- Instructed in both English and Spanish, incorporating culturally responsive pedagogy.
- Applied both fixed and movable do systems for music literacy.
Student Teacher – Violin Instructor
SJSU String Project
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Provided group instruction in violin for students ages 5–9.
- Accompanied students on piano during lessons and final concert.
- Designed and implemented collaborative, age-appropriate lesson plans.
Teacher’s Assistant- Student Conductor
De Anza College
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Rehearsed and conducted SATB choir ensemble throughout the quarter.
- Conducted both choir and string ensemble in culminating concert performance.
Project Coordinator
Hunter Technology Corporation (Sparton)
05.2016 - 07.2017
- Prepared and managed project documentation and task timelines.
- Coordinated communication between team members and management.
- Developed organizational and project tracking systems transferable to classroom management.
Education
Master of Arts - Bilingual Single Subject Teaching Credential
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
- Music Education: Ensemble rehearsal techniques, conducting, lesson design, differentiated instruction
- Classroom Management: Group dynamics, student engagement, culturally responsive teaching
- Languages: English (fluent), Vietnamese (fluent), Spanish (basic), Japanese (basic)
- Technology & Organization: Task tracking, documentation, project management
Timeline
Volunteer Piano Teacher
LifeMoves
04.2024 - 08.2024
Student Teacher – Violin Instructor
SJSU String Project
02.2024 - 05.2024
Musician and Performer
First Congregational Church of San José
12.2023 - 07.2025
Teacher’s Assistant- Student Conductor
De Anza College
09.2023 - 12.2023
Project Coordinator
Hunter Technology Corporation (Sparton)
05.2016 - 07.2017
Master of Arts - Bilingual Single Subject Teaching Credential
San Jose State University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
San Jose State University
05.2001 -
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