Tiffany Chen

Objectives

To obtain a part time or full time position as a music specialist to exercise skills that I
have acquired as a result of my education and practical experience.

Highlights of
Qualifications

Over 9 years of music teaching experience, working with youth of all ages and abilities
Subjects: Secondary Choral, Instrumental, and General Music; English
Elementary General Music experience
Strong work ethic and leadership skills
Creative and reflective teaching style to adapt to individual student needs

Education

Anticipated 2015
University of British Columbia
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (B. Ed.) - Secondary
2010 - 2014
University of British Columbia
BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B. Mus.)
Major General Studies, Secondary Education Stream
Minor in English, Emphasis Literature

Teaching Practicum

UBC 10 week Practicum: Eric Hamber Secondary

Subjects: Choir 8, Choir 9, Senior Concert Choir (11/12), Chamber

Choir, Tour Choir, English 12, English 12 COOP

UBC 3 week CFE: St. Johns School (Junior School & Senior School)
Subjects: General Music (Gr.1 5), Gr.6 Band, Gr.8 Band, Honours
Band, Intermediate Choir, Senior Choir
Work Experience

2005 - present
Private Music Teacher
Provide individual music instruction to students of all ages and abilities in
an engaging and supportive learning environment.
Organize, prepare students for recitals, studio classes, festivals,
examinations.
2010 - present
Freelance Pianist
Played for private lessons, rehearsals, recitals, concerts, exams, festivals,
events, weddings
Accompanied choirs at secondary and post-secondary levels, vocalists,
instrumentalists
2011 - 2014
UBC Choral Pianist (Teaching Assistant)
UBC Choral Union, UBC Womens Choir, UBC Chamber Choir

2012 - 2013
Mozart School of Music Piano Faculty
Taught individual and group lessons for piano, theory, musicianship
Volunteer

2013 - 2014
Youth Choir Director (Buddhas Light Int. Assoc.)
Planned and led rehearsals, provided vocal technique, music literacy, and
musicianship instruction for youth ages 12-30
2011 - 2014
Secondary School Volunteer
Clinician, rehearsal pianist, sectional leader, trip chaperone for Point
Grey, Kitsilano, John Oliver, Seycove, North Surrey Secondary
2012

Berkshire Park Elementary Volunteer

Led or assisted language arts, general music, hand-bell choir rehearsals,
guitar classes

2012 2013
VP Admin: UBC Music Undergraduate Society
Managed official correspondence, facilitated executive and general
meetings to plan various events and initiatives
2012 2013
Squad Manager: UBC Imagine Day Orientations
Trained student leaders; supervised proceedings for first year orientations
2009 2010
Spartans of Society (S.O.S.)Interact Club
Co-chair of school club affiliated with Rotary Club
Planned/mentored community and school events with younger students
2009

Awards &
Achievements

Surrey Parks and Recreation

Day camp assistant with children aged 6 to 12
Special events volunteer (i.e. Fusion Festival, Childrens Festival)

2014
2014

Vancouver Cantata Singers

UBC School of Music Directors Graduation Prizes in:

2013
2013
2012, 2013
2011
2011
2011
2010
2010
2008

Norah Mansell Music Scholarship

Mildred Johnson Scholarship in Music
Fitzpatrick Walters Scholarship in Music
Patricia Chapman Memorial Scholarship
UBC Trek Excellence Award
Golden Key International Honour Society Member
Clarence Heppell Scholarship
Miller Thomson Foundation Scholarship
ARCT Diploma in Performance (Piano)

Choral Ensemble Leadership & Piano Performance

Languages

Oral and written fluency in Mandarin Chinese

Limited working proficiency in French

References

Available Upon Request