Nathan Qi
New York,NY
Summary
Music Instructor with considerable experience teaching students of all ages and skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Particularly talented at teaching children and younger students. Eagerly introduced various musical styles to maintain student interest. Applied effective teaching techniques to instruct students on music theory and provide solid foundation for learning.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern Teacher's Assistant
G & T Childcare Corp
04.2024 - Current
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
- Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
- Gave daily music lessons consisting of percussion, body movement, clapping, rhythm, egg shakers, and music play-along videos.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
Private Tutor and Essay Editor
Paving Stone Inc.
07.2019 - Current
- Taught students remotely using online video chat platform and other delivery channels.
- Built strong rapport with students through active listening, empathy, and genuine interest in their success.
- Prepared students to pass the NY State Regents Exams
- Cultivated a supportive learning environment, fostering open communication between students and tutor.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss student progress, addressing any concerns or areas requiring additional support.
- Edited college application essays of high school students from across the United States.
Piano Teacher
Self-Employed
06.2015 - Current
- Boosted student confidence in their abilities through consistent positive reinforcement and encouragement.
- Introduced students to appropriate hand positioning, finger transitions and pedal use.
- Communicated with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress.
- Developed lesson plans, selected course materials and prepared assignments.
Classical Pianist
Freelance
11.2008 - Current
- Facilitated productive rehearsals with fellow musicians, fostering strong relationships and cohesive performances.
- Developed strong sight-reading skills, enabling quick preparation for impromptu performances or last-minute repertoire changes.
- Explored diverse musical styles to maintain a versatile repertoire, increasing demand for performances at various engagements.
- Provided accompaniment services for singers and instrumentalists during rehearsals or live performances, showcasing versatility as a musician.
- Gave performances across Canada, the United States, and Europe
- Instructed students of varying skill levels in piano technique, music theory, sight-reading, and interpretation during private lessons.
Music Director
Mid-Vermont Christian School
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Encouraged social interaction and collaboration among students to foster camaraderie and teamwork.
- Orchestrated biannual school concerts to showcase student achievements, enhancing school's reputation in community.
- Organize weekly chapel services through selecting worship music, preparing song sheets for students and faculty, and providing piano accompaniment.
French Language Instructor
Mid-Vermont Christian School
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Effectively utilized online resources to supplement in-class instruction.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations and maintaining a supportive atmosphere conducive to learning.
- Utilized Bon Voyage textbooks for Level 1 and Level 2.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine interest in their progress and well-being, leading to increased motivation and engagement in the classroom.
- Evaluated student progress through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
Education
Advanced Certificate - Applied Music And Music Teaching
CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY05.2025
Master of Music - Piano Performance
Manhattan School of Music
New York, NY05.2022
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance
Manhattan School of Music
New York, NY05.2020
Skills
- Effective Lesson Planning
- Strong Communication Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Adaptive Teaching Methods
- Music history understanding
- Group and individual instruction
- Student Motivation Techniques
- Sight-Reading Proficiency
- Piano Accompaniment abilities
- Recital Preparation
- Ensemble coaching
- Piano technique mastery
- Expert piano playing
- Group teaching experience
- Fluent in French, English and Mandarin Chinese
Accomplishments
- Two-time YoungArts laureate
- Appearances at Weill Recital Hall, Merkin Hall, Baryshnikov Arts Center, New York Steinway Hall, and Jazz at Lincoln Center
- Performances across Canada, the United States, and Europe as a chamber musician, recitalist, and concerto soloist
- Debut solo recital in November 2008 (aged 10) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Certification
- DALF C1 Certificate in the French language
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Intern Teacher's Assistant
G & T Childcare Corp
04.2024 - Current
Music Director
Mid-Vermont Christian School
08.2022 - 06.2023
French Language Instructor
Mid-Vermont Christian School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Private Tutor and Essay Editor
Paving Stone Inc.
07.2019 - Current
Piano Teacher
Self-Employed
06.2015 - Current
Classical Pianist
Freelance
11.2008 - Current
Advanced Certificate - Applied Music And Music Teaching
CUNY Lehman College
Master of Music - Piano Performance
Manhattan School of Music
Bachelor of Music - Piano Performance
Manhattan School of Music
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