Isabella Chiang
Los Angeles,CA
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Conductor to Upper School Music Director
Neli Nikolaeva
Studio City, CA
2026 - Current
- Serve as the school's first and only Assistant Conductor and Understudy to the Upper School Music Director, learning conducting and prepared to step up and lead on upcoming international tours if needed.
Tutor, Underserved Students
Leaders United For Change
2025 - Current
- Provide weekly tutoring to underserved children in math, reading, and science building foundational skills and fostering confidence in learning.
Youth Group Leader Volunteer
Care Mission
Baldwin Park, CA
09.2024 - Current
- Earned 130+ hours of community service baking cookies for unhoused individuals with diabetes; recipient of organization's Gold-Level Community Service Award.
- Demonstrate leadership and responsibility by organizing bi-monthly donation logistics, including sending out sign-up sheets with delivery schedules and recipes with blood-sugar friendly/ nut free recipes for community members with Diabetes and allergies.
Model United Nations Delegate
2024 - Current
- Engaged in constructive debates, fostering critical thinking and diplomatic skills among participants.
- Award recipient at regional Model United Nations Conference.
Club Leader
Cadence For a Cause
2022 - Current
- Performing cello in a small orchestra/ duet's designed to bring the joy of music to those in need. Performed at Inclusion Matters Playground, Los Angeles Jewish Home, Sunrise Senior Living, and Ronald Mcdonald House.
- Served as a student leader by managing event communications, sending out weekly informational emails and introducing performers during concerts.
Pre-Professional Dancer
Hasmik Amirian Ballet
North Hollywood, CA
2003 - Current
- Underwent Rigorous pre-professional training starting from age 3
- Earned a scholarship at YAGP, the nations most prestigious youth ballet competition.
- Demonstrates exceptional time management skills, balancing rigorous dance training (11+ hrs/week) along with maintaining honor-roll level grades in an extremely academically demanding school.
CAIS Honors Music Festival
2025 - 2025
- Nominated then Selected among a group of 50 competitive musicians to participate in Honors level String Orchestra.
- Collaborated with other advanced musicians from independent schools all over California.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harvard Westlake School
Studio City2028
Skills
- leadership and management
- Emotional intelligence and empathy
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Outstanding time management skills
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Youth Group Leader Volunteer
Care Mission
09.2024 - Current
Assistant Conductor to Upper School Music Director
Neli Nikolaeva
2026 - Current
Tutor, Underserved Students
Leaders United For Change
2025 - Current
Model United Nations Delegate
2024 - Current
Club Leader
Cadence For a Cause
2022 - Current
Pre-Professional Dancer
Hasmik Amirian Ballet
2003 - Current
CAIS Honors Music Festival
2025 - 2025
High School Diploma -
Harvard Westlake School