Helen Van Spronsen

Demonstrates strong administrative, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Passionate about exploring and learning cutting-edge software tools.

Instructor of Pedagogy, Analysis and Materials, Kodaly Level One Certification, Vancouver Symphony School of Music 2022, Vancouver Community College, 2018, University of Victoria, 2015, 2014.

• Secretary, Kodály Society of Canada, 2018 - 2023, Collect, edit, format and prepare reports for board meetings, AGMs, take, edit and distribute minutes, work closely with Executive Board, assist with scholarship application assessments, organize mini-conference and board meeting weekend in Campbell River, 2023.
• Vice-President, Kodály Society of British Columbia, 2020 - 2023, Assist with planning and organization of workshops for BC music teachers, assessment of scholarship applications, advise provincial board on national board policies.
• Pro-D Rep., Campbell River Music Educators Association, 2016 - 2023, Advise music teachers of upcoming professional development opportunities, plan district Pro D Day sessions for music teachers, assist in preparing annual presentation to SD72 School Board, track individual and CRMEA Pro D fund accounts.
• Member-at-Large, Kodály Society of British Columbia, 2014 - 2020, Assist in planning and running workshops for music teachers.
• Editor, British Kodaly Academy quarterly newsletter, 1997 - 1999, Collect and edit articles, design and format BKA newsletter.

• Therapy Dog Handler, St John Ambulance, 2022- Weekly visits with therapy dog to seniors living in Yucalta Lodge care facility, attendance at various public events.
• Division Manager, Campbell River Minor Hockey, 2016-2020, Management of 4 house league teams, game and tournament scheduling
• BMX Registrar, Coal Hills BMX, 2016-2019, Weekly registration of riders, organization of weekly races using Race Manager software

International- International Kodaly Symposium, Los Angeles, USA, 2023.

National - Alberta Kodaly Association Singposium, Calgary, AB, 2020, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, 2019, Kodaly Society of Nova Scotia, Halifax, NS 2018.

Provincial - BCMEA annual conference, 2019, 2017, 2014, 2012, B.C. Kodaly Society, University of Victoria, Douglas College, 2016,2015, 2013, 2012.

BC Districts - Victoria, Richmond, Okanagan / Shuswap, Cowichan Valley, Sooke, Campbell River, Surrey, Sea to Sky, 2012 - 2022.

• International Kodály Society Symposium, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 2023
• Organization of American Kodály Educators Annual Conference, Portland, CA, USA, 2020
• Texas Music Educators Association Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX, USA, 2020
• Organization of American Kodály Educators Annual Conference, Columbus, OH, USA, 2019
• International Kodály Society Symposium, Camrose, AB, Canada, 2017

• Secretary, Kodály Society of Canada, 2018 - 2023, Collect, edit, format and prepare reports for board meetings, AGMs, take, edit and distribute minutes, work closely with Executive Board, assist with scholarship application assessments, organize mini-conference and board meeting weekend in Campbell River, 2023.
• Vice-President, Kodály Society of British Columbia, 2020 - 2023, Assist with planning and organization of workshops for BC music teachers, assessment of scholarship applications, advise provincial board on national board policies.
• Pro-D Rep., Campbell River Music Educators Association, 2016 - 2023, Advise music teachers of upcoming professional development opportunities, plan district Pro D Day sessions for music teachers, assist in preparing annual presentation to SD72 School Board, track individual and CRMEA Pro D fund accounts.
• Member-at-Large, Kodály Society of British Columbia, 2014 - 2020, Assist in planning and running workshops for music teachers.
• Editor, British Kodaly Academy quarterly newsletter, 1997 - 1999, Collect and edit articles, design and format BKA newsletter.

• Therapy Dog Handler, St John Ambulance, 2022- Weekly visits with therapy dog to seniors living in Yucalta Lodge care facility, attendance at various public events.
• Division Manager, Campbell River Minor Hockey, 2016-2020, Management of 4 house league teams, game and tournament scheduling
• BMX Registrar, Coal Hills BMX, 2016-2019, Weekly registration of riders, organization of weekly races using Race Manager software

International- International Kodaly Symposium, Los Angeles, USA, 2023.

National - Alberta Kodaly Association Singposium, Calgary, AB, 2020, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, 2019, Kodaly Society of Nova Scotia, Halifax, NS 2018.

Provincial - BCMEA annual conference, 2019, 2017, 2014, 2012, B.C. Kodaly Society, University of Victoria, Douglas College, 2016,2015, 2013, 2012.

BC Districts - Victoria, Richmond, Okanagan / Shuswap, Cowichan Valley, Sooke, Campbell River, Surrey, Sea to Sky, 2012 - 2022.