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Xiaoying Liu

Boston,MA

Summary

Talented Instructor effectively facilitates learning for students of all ages by providing engaging, relevant instruction. Adapta teaching methods and instructional materials based on varying needs, abilities and interests of students. Proficient in crafting lesson plans with clear objectives easily communicated to students.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Online Music Teacher For Leukemia Children

SAGA
05.2024 - Current
  • Taught curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate 11 students about fundamentals and history of music.
  • Helped students alleviate anxiety and experience the joy of music while in the hospital wards.
  • Taught the fundamentals of music theory and history through interactive methods.

Music Director

Berklee Chinese Traditional Music Club
10.2024 - 11.2024
  • Guided musicians from diverse cultural backgrounds to understand the expression of Chinese music, integrating various musical styles such as pop, jazz, heavy metal, and contemporary composition.
  • Directed groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo.
  • Handled requests for specific musical selections.

Guzheng Instructor

Brookline Chinese School
Boston, United States
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
  • Communicated student progress to parents and guardians for collaborative approach to educational goals.
  • Directed a student Guzheng concert.

Guzheng Performance

Chinese Performing Arts of North American
09.2023 - 09.2023
  • Premiered "Ode to Clouds and Streams“ composed by Binyang Li, and "Twilight Approaches for guanzi and guzheng" composed by Zhijun Xu.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Film Scoring

Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA
12.2024

Skills

  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Basic Music Theory Instruction
  • Special Needs Teaching
  • Detailed Instruction
  • Adult Education
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Learning Skills Development

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working

Timeline

Music Director

Berklee Chinese Traditional Music Club
10.2024 - 11.2024

Online Music Teacher For Leukemia Children

SAGA
05.2024 - Current

Guzheng Instructor

Brookline Chinese School
09.2023 - 11.2023

Guzheng Performance

Chinese Performing Arts of North American
09.2023 - 09.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Film Scoring

Berklee College of Music
Xiaoying Liu