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Cherry Chia Yu Seo

Plympton,SA

Summary

Enthusiastic Music Teacher eager to impart the love of music as well as the history, piano techniques and performance experience onto students. Talent for integrating cooperative learning, multiculturalism, and educational field trips to vary lesson plans and provide a well-rounded learning experience for students

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Piano Teacher

Jenny Chilvers
04.2022 - Current
  • Developed lesson plans, selected course materials and prepared assignments.
  • Introduced students to appropriate hand positioning, finger transitions and pedal use.
  • Communicated with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress.
  • Coordinated recitals and musical events to showcase student achievements.
  • Maintained current knowledge of community plays, concerts and performance events to suggest student attendance.
  • Engaged students in discussions on musical selection and composer histories.
  • Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.

Piano Teacher

Yong Cheong Lye
04.2018 - Current

• Prepared students for AMEB exams and competitions.

• Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.

• Conducted individual music lessons lasting from 30 to 60 minutes each.

• Selected music from various genres for use as teaching pieces.

• Worked with students to sharpen sight-reading, memorization and improvisation piano techniques.

• Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons.

Private Piano Teacher

Self Employed
07.2014 - Current
  • Worked with students to sharpen sight-reading, memorization and improvisation piano techniques.
  • Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons.
  • Selected music from various genres for use as teaching pieces.
  • Arranged lessons to accommodate each student's unique goals and interests.
  • Conducted individual lessons lasting from 30 ,45 or 60 minutes each.
  • Audio-recorded performances for playback to help students identify mistakes and areas for improvement.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Planned and prepared individual music lessons to support student needs.
  • Created encouraging, fun and focused lesson atmosphere.
  • Supported students in development of critical thinking skills and perseverance to persist with challenging tasks.
  • Responded to email and telephone requests to provide students with specific information.

Choir Instructor, Inspiration Leader and Pianist

Goodwood Methodist Church of Adelaide
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Collaborated with performers and producers to determine and achieve desired sound for production.
  • Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.

Piano Teacher

Sabrina Tnay Music Studio
01.2012 - 12.2013
  • Tutoring Grade 5 to Grade 7 Music Theory
  • Planned and prepared individual music lessons to support student needs.
  • Explained music theory, aural skills and fundamental concepts to teach students to understand, analyze, perform and create music.
  • Preparation for music theory examination
  • Collaborated with teachers, administrators and parents to determine how best to support student success.
  • Created encouraging, fun and focused lesson atmosphere.

Piano Accompanist and Piano Teacher

Art Nova Music
03.2011 - 12.2013
  • Handled requests for specific musical selections.
  • Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians and choirs.
  • Coached soloists and ensembles for specific parts.
  • Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.

Education

Diploma in Event Management

TAFE SA - International Centre For Hospitality, Tourism, And Food Studies
Adelaide, SA
11.2021

Bachelor of Music - Classical Performance) Music

University of Adelaide
2017

Certificate IV in music (Classical) -

The University of Adelaide
Adelaide
2014

Associate of Arts - Music Performance ATCL

Trinity College London
London
2013

High Scorers’ Concert -

Trinity Collage London
2013

Grade 8 Vocal

Trinity Collage London
London
2013

London Advanced Certificate Piano - undefined

Trinity Collage
2012

Music Theory Grade 7 -

ABRSM
London
2012

Grade 3 Violin

ABRSM
London
2012

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Tunku Putra International School (International English School)
2011

Gold Level Choral Assessment -

Trinity Collage
London
2007

Silver Level Choral Assessment -

Trinity Collage London
2006

Bronze Level Choral Assessment

Trinity Collage London
2005

Skills

  • Advanced Level Teaching
  • Lesson Management
  • Piano Lessons
  • Solo Performances
  • Positive Learning Processes
  • Teacher Training
  • Performance Preparation
  • Advanced Music Theory
  • Lesson Scheduling
  • Fun Learning Processes

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Private Piano Teacher

Jenny Chilvers
04.2022 - Current

Piano Teacher

Yong Cheong Lye
04.2018 - Current

Private Piano Teacher

Self Employed
07.2014 - Current

Choir Instructor, Inspiration Leader and Pianist

Goodwood Methodist Church of Adelaide
01.2014 - 01.2017

Piano Teacher

Sabrina Tnay Music Studio
01.2012 - 12.2013

Piano Accompanist and Piano Teacher

Art Nova Music
03.2011 - 12.2013

Diploma in Event Management

TAFE SA - International Centre For Hospitality, Tourism, And Food Studies

Bachelor of Music - Classical Performance) Music

University of Adelaide

Certificate IV in music (Classical) -

The University of Adelaide

Associate of Arts - Music Performance ATCL

Trinity College London

High Scorers’ Concert -

Trinity Collage London

Grade 8 Vocal

Trinity Collage London

London Advanced Certificate Piano - undefined

Trinity Collage

Music Theory Grade 7 -

ABRSM

Grade 3 Violin

ABRSM

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Tunku Putra International School (International English School)

Gold Level Choral Assessment -

Trinity Collage

Silver Level Choral Assessment -

Trinity Collage London

Bronze Level Choral Assessment

Trinity Collage London
Cherry Chia Yu Seo