Samuel Gao
Calgary,AB
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated music educator with extensive experience as a Private Piano Teacher at Samuel Gao. Expert in music theory and ear training, I inspire students through personalized lesson plans and foster a love for music. Known for patience and effective communication, I excel in creating engaging learning environments that promote creativity and self-expression.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Piano Teacher
Samuel Gao (Myself)
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Addressed individual learning challenges through differentiated instruction techniques that catered to each student''s unique strengths and weaknesses.
- Enhanced student performance by implementing personalized lesson plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Expanded students' musical knowledge by integrating theory, ear training, sight-reading, and composition exercises into regular practice sessions.
- Managed classroom behavior to establish and maintain clear classroom behavior and discipline expectations.
- Utilized various teaching aids such as videos, recordings, sheet music annotations, metronomes, apps to enhance the overall pedagogical approach.
- Inspired a lifelong love of music in students by nurturing creativity, curiosity, and self-expression throughout the learning process.
- As a sole proprietor, I managed all aspects of the business myself.
Volunteer (Church Youth Ministry Helper)
South Gate Alliance
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Attended meetings to help organize and plan activities for youth
- Prepared fresh snacks and meals at big events.
- Gained experience interacting with youth through encouragement and mentorship
- Communicated effectively with team members even in stressful situations
- Built strong and respectful relationships with youth over time in a small group setting
- Led youth in worship songs while collaborating with other musicians
Teacher’s Assistant
Eugenia's School of Music
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Taught many lessons with little help from the teacher
- Taught classical music theory, harmony, and history to students of all ages and skill levels
- Utilized Google Classroom to manage the class assignments and grading, with in-person feedback available during class time.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Mentored and tutored individual students needing additional help.
- Created schedules to help the class complete the course in a comfortable time arrangement
Education
Bachelor of Education - Secondary Education
University of Alberta
Edmonton04-2028
Skills
- Patience and encouragement
- Sight-reading proficiency
- Pedagogical skills
- Improvisation
- Ear training techniques
- Performance preparation
- Music theory instruction
- Time management skills
- Excellent with young children
- Music theory
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Customer service
- Active learning
- Following directions
- Quick learner
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Flexible schedule
- Effective public speaking
- Composed under stres
Accomplishments
ARCT Piano Diploma
Level 8 Cello Certificate
ARCT History, Harmony, and Analysis
3 years piano teaching experience
Experience preforming at recitals and festivals
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
ARCT Piano Diploma
I completed my ARCT Piano Exam in January of 2022.
My program was the following:
The Island Spell by John Ireland
Piano Sonata No. 17 in D minor, Op. 31, No. 2 by L. V. Beethoven
Polonaise in A-flat major, Op. 53
Prelude and Fugue in G major, BWV 860,
from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I by J.S. Bach
Étude in C minor, Op. 25, No. 12
I completed this exam with honours.
Timeline
Private Piano Teacher
Samuel Gao (Myself)
09.2022 - 06.2024
Volunteer (Church Youth Ministry Helper)
South Gate Alliance
09.2021 - 06.2024
Teacher’s Assistant
Eugenia's School of Music
01.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Education - Secondary Education
University of Alberta
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