Tiffany Chen Objectives Highlights of Qualifications Education To obtain a part time or full time position as a music specialist to exercise skills that I have acquired as a result of my education and practical experience.Over 9 years of music teaching experience, working with youth of all ages and abilities Subjects: Secondary Choral, Instrumental, and General Music; English Elementary General Music experience Strong work ethic and leadership skills Creative and reflective teaching style to adapt to individual student needs Anticipated 2015 University of British Columbia BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (B. Ed.) - Secondary 2010 - 2014University of British Columbia BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B. Mus.) Major General Studies, Secondary Education StreamMinor in English, Emphasis Literature Teaching Practicum Work Experience UBC 10 week Practicum:Eric Hamber Secondary Subjects: Choir 8, Choir 9, Senior Concert Choir (11/12), Chamber Choir, Tour Choir, English 12, English 12 COOP UBC 3 week CFE: St. Johns School (Junior School & Senior School) Subjects: General Music (Gr.1 5), Gr.6 Band, Gr.8 Band, Honours Band, Intermediate Choir, Senior Choir 2005 - presentPrivate Music TeacherProvide individual music instruction to students of all ages and abilities in an engaging and supportive learning environment. Organize, prepare students for recitals, studio classes, festivals, examinations. 2010 - present Freelance Pianist Played for private lessons, rehearsals, recitals, concerts, exams, festivals, events, weddings Accompanied choirs at secondary and post-secondary levels, vocalists, instrumentalists 2011 - 2014UBC Choral Pianist (Teaching Assistant) UBC Choral Union, UBC Womens Choir, UBC Chamber Choir 2012 - 2013Mozart School of Music Piano Faculty Taught individual and group lessons for piano, theory, musicianship Volunteer2013 - 2014Youth Choir Director (Buddhas Light Int. Assoc.) Planned and led rehearsals, provided vocal technique, music literacy, and musicianship instruction for youth ages 12-302011 - 2014Secondary School Volunteer Clinician, rehearsal pianist, sectional leader, trip chaperone for Point Grey, Kitsilano, John Oliver, Seycove, North Surrey Secondary 2012Berkshire Park Elementary Volunteer Led or assisted language arts, general music, hand-bell choir rehearsals, guitar classes 2012 2013 VP Admin: UBC Music Undergraduate SocietyManaged official correspondence, facilitated executive and general meetings to plan various events and initiatives 2012 2013 Squad Manager: UBC Imagine Day Orientations Trained student leaders; supervised proceedings for first year orientations 2009 2010Spartans of Society (S.O.S.)Interact Club Co-chair of school club affiliated withRotary Club Planned/mentored community and school events with younger students 2009Surrey Parks and Recreation Day camp assistant with children aged 6 to 12 Special events volunteer (i.e. Fusion Festival, Childrens Festival) Awards & Achievements 2014Vancouver Cantata Singers 2014UBC School of Music Directors Graduation Prizes in: Choral Ensemble Leadership & Piano Performance 2013Norah Mansell Music Scholarship 2013Mildred Johnson Scholarship in Music 2012, 2013Fitzpatrick Walters Scholarship in Music 2011Patricia Chapman Memorial Scholarship 2011UBC Trek Excellence Award 2011Golden Key International Honour Society Member 2010Clarence Heppell Scholarship 2010Miller Thomson Foundation Scholarship 2008ARCT Diploma in Performance (Piano) LanguagesOral and written fluency in Mandarin Chinese Limited working proficiency in French References Available Upon Request