YIDAN SUN
San Mateo,CA
Summary
- Highly-motivated music teacher with 3 years of teaching experience directing small and large group of students in urban and suburban areas. Adaptive at integrating state/national musical standards to create student-centered curriculum and guide students towards excellence in musical performance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instrumental Music Teacher
North Star Academy
Redwood City, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans that promoted students' learning of general and instrumental music in elementary and middle school levels.
- Managed multiple short-term and long-term projects to increase student and parental involvement in performing arts.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop curriculum objectives and goals.
Lead Violin Instructor and Ensemble Director
H-Music & Art
Foster City, CA
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Developed and implemented individualized teaching strategies for students of varying levels of musical experience on piano, guitar, violin, viola, and cello.
- Directed performances in both formal and informal settings such as concerts, festivals, competitions, and special events.
High School Student Teacher
Santa Monica High School
Santa Monica, CA
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Conducted daily rehearsal and instructed string techniques, music theory, and music history to ensembles with various musicianship skills.
- Collaborated with teacher to plan and achieve instructional goals and objectives.
Elementary Student Teacher
Charnock Road Elementary School
Los Angeles, CA
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Implemented violin, ukulele, and digital music instruction and immersive general music content over a 14-week span.
- Planned and organized the end-of-semester instrumental concert.
Pre-K Student Teacher
Charnock Road Elementary School
Los Angeles, CA
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Implemented creative instrumental musical activities with Orff approaches through movement, dance, speech, and drama.
- Prepared visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to foster learning.
Education
Bachelor of Music in Music Performance -
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2023
Bachelor of Arts in Music Education -
University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06.2023
Skills
- Student-Centered Learning
- Relationship Building
- Curriculum Development
- Classroom Management
- Musical composition
- Group and individual instruction
Certification
- Single Subject Teaching Credential - Music (K-12 instrumental, choral, and general music courses)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Instrumental Music Teacher
North Star Academy
08.2023 - Current
Lead Violin Instructor and Ensemble Director
H-Music & Art
07.2023 - 07.2024
High School Student Teacher
Santa Monica High School
01.2023 - 06.2023
Elementary Student Teacher
Charnock Road Elementary School
09.2022 - 12.2022
Pre-K Student Teacher
Charnock Road Elementary School
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Single Subject Teaching Credential - Music (K-12 instrumental, choral, and general music courses)
Bachelor of Music in Music Performance -
University of California - Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts in Music Education -
University of California - Los Angeles
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