* 2011-2012:
Masters of Arts in Education
Davis, CA, U.S.A.
University of California, Davis
* 2010-2011:
Preliminary Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential
Davis, CA, U.S.A.
University of California, Davis
* 2010-2011:
Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA)
Sacramento, CA, U.S.A.
California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET)
Commission on Teacher Credentialing
* 2008-2009:
Masters of Arts in Music Education
San Jose, CA, U.S.A.
San Jose State University
* 2008:
TESOL/TESL Certification
San Jose, CA, U.S.A.
Oxford Seminars
* 2005-2007:
Bachelor of Arts- Music (Summa Cum Laude)
Durban, South Africa
University of Kwazulu-Natal
Working History
* 2011-2012:
Intern, Birch Lane Elementary School in Davis, CA.
Conducted Masters research
Worked collaboratively with classroom teacher in teaching students
* 2010-2011:
Student Teacher, Anderson Elementary School in Dixon, CA.
Planned and implemented California standards-based curriculum instruction
* 2010:
Classroom Volunteer, two public Elementary Schools in Davis, CA
Assisted classroom teachers in kindergarten, first, second, and sixth grade.
* 2009:
School Aide, Leland High School (San Jose, CA), aided student with autism in classes
* 2009:
Summer Camp Staff, Church missions to Taiwan
Helped develop, organize, and lead children’s camps (grades 1-6) at various churches
* 2008-2009:
Tutor, student’s home, instructed elementary student in reading and writing skills
* 2008:
Summer Music Teacher, Summer in the City Music Camp, San Jose State University
Taught piano to beginner and intermediate level students
* 2008:
Summer Camp Counselor, North American Mission Board
Mentored teenagers, led activities and sessions, pianist/singer on the worship team
* 2007:
Piano Accompanist, Opera School and Choral Academy, University of Kwazulu- Natal, SA
Accompanied vocal students in lessons, exams, and repertoire classes
* 2007:
Music Theory Teacher, UKUSA Performing Arts Progamme, SA
Taught disadvantaged African students wishing to pursue a career in music
* 2007:
Music Theory Tutor, University of Kwazulu-Natal, SA
* 2007:
Piano Accompanist, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, SA
* 2005-2007:
Keyboard Studies Teacher, University of Kwazulu-Natal, SA
Taught piano proficiency group classes
* 2002-2007:
Music Director, Durban Chinese Christian Church, SA
Trained the worship team, conducted the DCCC choir, piano accompanist
Personal Introduction
# SKILLS & EXPERIENCES
* Foreign Languages:
Mandarin (intermediate), Spanish (basic)
* Residencies:
South Africa, 6 years
Taiwan, 1 year
* Travel:
Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, South Africa
* Interests:
Reading, music, dance, traveling, food, exercising, film, art