Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Languages
Certification
swimming , hiking, puzzles , photography
Timeline
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Yolanda He

Richmond Hill,Ontario

Summary

A challenging position as an school assistant /teacher at a kids-friendly school, which will allow me to both further utilize my well-experience piano skills and acquire new abilities.

Communicate fluently in English, Mandarin and Cantonese in both verbal and written forms Motivated self-starter with strong aptitude to learn new skills and adapt to new circumstance Well-qualified support professional with positive and friendly demeanor. Strong attention to detail, effective communication skills and solid history of tackling diverse and challenging requirements. Well-versed in teaching or helping kids and working in 24/7 uptime environment.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Support Specialist

Michaels of Markham
04.2008
  • Maintaining store sales records including store deposit, Maintaining Human Resources and Payroll records, Typed all company documents, Facilitating inbound and outbound freight shipments and paperwork, Typed all company correspondence, Responsible for new employee training

Music Teacher

Clavier Music Studio
04.2000 - Current
  • Organized successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
  • Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
  • Enhanced students'' understanding of music theory through engaging activities and exercises.
  • Fostered creativity by encouraging improvisation, composition, and arrangement within the classroom setting.
  • Mentored students of different ages and backgrounds in music theory, composition and performance.
  • Motivated students to practice consistently through goal-setting, tracking progress, and providing constructive feedback.
  • Improved student musicianship by incorporating a variety of teaching methods and techniques.
  • Established positive relationships with parents and guardians, promoting open communication and collaboration for student success.
  • Contributed to school-wide events such as musicals or talent shows by providing expertise in rehearsals and performances.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly through formal assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for continual improvement.
  • Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, and performance etiquette.
  • Assessed student performance and provided constructive feedback to guide progress.
  • Developed individualized lesson plans for diverse students, resulting in increased motivation and progress.
  • Provided individualized instruction to provide students with equal learning opportunities.
  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
  • Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
  • Implemented effective classroom management strategies, creating an inclusive environment conducive to learning.
  • Advised parents of student progress by communicating student's achievements and developing methods for improvement.
  • Collaborated with other music teachers to expand student knowledge and deliver comprehensive learning experiences.
  • Assessed student learning to evaluate student learning and progress through tests, performances and portfolios.
  • Attended concerts and performances to support students and arts community.
  • Managed classroom behavior to establish and maintain clear classroom behavior and discipline expectations.
  • Provided extra help and support to offer additional support to struggling students and encourage success in art subjects.

assistant manager

The General Gift Store
01.2000 - 01.2008
  • Reviews and audits all media for completeness, accuracy and compliance to Standard Operating Procedures, Typed all company documents, Responsible for production of company's bi-monthly newsletter, Answered phones and met with public to answer questions

Education

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education in Music

Royal Conservatory of Music
Toronto, ON
06.2006

Associate of Arts - Grade 10 Piano Exam

Royal Conservatory of Music
Toronto, ON
08.2002

Information Technology Specialist -

Canadian Business Colleges
01.2002

High School Diploma -

Crescent Heights High School
Calgary, AB
06.1998

Skills

  • Typing: 80wpm
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, phone manner, and office etiquette
  • Software: All Windows operating systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, WordPerfect

Accomplishments

My photography work had been selected to use as city of richmond hill calender and fairchild TV news . My Over 20 years of piano teaching has accomplished many outstanding piano students

Ricky Chue, achieved 87% 2nd place Level 3 list C in Kiwanis music festival in March 2024

Melvin Wang, achieved the highest theory mark 99% in level 8 theory ( Advanced Rudiments theory RCM Exam) ever in our music studio .

My piano student Ruby Yang has been accepted into the Grade 9 Strings Program (Violin) at Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts for the 2023-2024 school year .

Angela Li, 5 years old, won first place at the North York Piano Festival just in September 2020 with a score of 90%, and second place for a different piece at the same festival with a score of 89%!Towards the end of 2018, Melissa Cheng received 86% in Etudes and Technical Requirements and had the most successful assessment of the day for her Level 10 Split Exam.

In 2019, Catherine Lo participated in the Kiwanis Music Festival Grade 9 piano and achieved Gold for her Piano List B and Gold 3rd place, 87% for her Piano List D. Also, she achieved her Grade 8 RCM exam with 90% first-class honour with distinction and achieved 84% in the Unionville music academy competition.

High school student Serena Sehmbi has achieved a 95% mark in music composition & a 92 % in piano playing in the Markham Town Center private school music program.

Melissa Cheng has obtained the HIGHEST ACHIEVEMENT AWARD in the music program (2017, 2020) at St. Augustine Catholic high school

Marc Deng has achieved an A-plus in music at Bayview glen elementary school in Thornhill and etc .

References

Angela Hayden, (905)471-9413

Languages

English
Professional Working
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Professional Working

Certification

I have my RCM piano grade 10 Exam with first class honor and My early childhood music education program including Dalcroze, Kodály, Orff, and Suzuki in this comprehensive course. Also, i obtained A grade from Christina Petrowska Quilico 's ( Top canadian pianist) piano pedagogy ( advanced level) at York University

swimming , hiking, puzzles , photography

I like to enjoy my walking ,swimming and ballet dancing classes when i  have free time .  I also enjoy doing puzzles and photography shared with my friends .  I enjoy the time with children and i feel i learn from children too.  

Timeline

Support Specialist

Michaels of Markham
04.2008

Music Teacher

Clavier Music Studio
04.2000 - Current

assistant manager

The General Gift Store
01.2000 - 01.2008

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education in Music

Royal Conservatory of Music

Associate of Arts - Grade 10 Piano Exam

Royal Conservatory of Music

Information Technology Specialist -

Canadian Business Colleges

High School Diploma -

Crescent Heights High School
Yolanda He