Hsiao (Sherry) Chih Ling

1203 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215, USA | chsiao1@berklee.edu | (857)-271-9016

Education
2014-present Berklee College of Music
- Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Minor in Music Technology
- Berklee Deans List (2014, 2015, and 2016)
- Highlighted Coursework: Woodwind Pedagogy, High Brass Pedagogy, Instrumental and Choral
Program Directing, Multicultural Music Education Pedagogy, Philosophy of Education, etc.
2012-2014 Shanghai Singapore International School (SSIS) IB Bilingual Diploma
- Higher Level: Math, Economy and Chemistry
Music Certifications
2012 Grade 10 Gu Zheng, China Conservatory in Shanghai
2011 Grade 8 Theory of Music, The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM)
Grade 10 Piano, The Music Grade Examination Committee of Shanghai Musicians Association
2010 Grade 8 Piano, The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM)

Education Certifications
2017 Massachusetts Tests For Educator Licensure (MTEL) on Music
2016 Massachusetts Tests For Educator Licensure (MTEL) on Communication and Literacy Skills

Education Experience
2017 Elementary/Middle School Teaching Experience, Graham and Parks School (Boston)
- Accompanied choirs on piano for the 2017 Spring Concert
- Conducted and collaborated on choir teaching experience
- Field observation of the Orff Schulwerk Music Education Approach
2016 Elementary School Teaching Experience, Mason-Rice Elementary School (Boston)
- Introduced alto saxophone and flute to students in grade 4
- Field observation of the Dalcroze Eurhythmic and Edwin Gordon Music Education Approach
2016 Pre-school Teaching Assistant, Palma Ceia Elementary School
- Managed and counseled a class of 29 students
- Graded assessments and handled exams for individual students
- Designed and organized classroom
- Accommodated special needs students and optimized learner experience
- Led art work and taught aesthetic classes
2010 Speaker of the Dream of a Smoke-free City event at the United Nations Pavilion of Shanghai Expo
2010, World Health Organization, The United Nations Childrens Fund (UNICEF)
Performance Experience
2017 Pianist of the Advanced Woodwind Chamber Music Ensemble, Berklee College of Music
- Performed seasonal concerts at Berklee performed outreach concerts for the elderly in Boston
- Performed wide variety of repertoire from Latin to Baroque and Romantic
- Supported advanced original compositions and arrangements of Berklee students
2015 Pianist of The Neapolitan Orchestra, Berklee College of Music
- Performed selection of repertoires ranging from the Classical Era to the 21st Century
- Engaged on and off-campus community in classical music engagement
2013 Pianist of the Middle/High School Orchestra, Shanghai Singapore International School
2012 Pianist at the Christmas Lighting Ceremonies, Shanghai Marriott Hotels (Lu Wan and Yu Yuan)
GuZheng Soloist at the Singapore Consulate General Open House Celebration, Consulate-General of The
Republic of Singapore (Shanghai)
2011 Piano Soloist at the 2011 Shanghai Singapore International School Spring Concert, Shanghai Concert Hall

Volunteer Experience
2013 Organizer of the Shanghai Heart to Heart Project, Shanghai Yodak Cardio-Thoracic Hospital
- Raised funds for children in China to receive urgent Heart Surgeries
- Fundraised a total of 3810 RMB
2012 Conductor and Pianist of orchestra at the Water Project Concert, Shanghai Singapore International School
- Led a group of 10 students in performing selected classical repertoire
- Fundraised for providing hygienic and clean water for Africa
2011 High school representative at the International Youth Right Conference 2011 (Education for Children in
Developing Countries), Shanghai International Schools
2010 Collaborated Cultural Exchange Project, Shanghai Public Zhu Di School
- Led and engaged local Chinese students in creative English learning activities
Skills
- Fluent in Mandarin, English, Taiwanese
- Software: Pro Tools 11, Logic, GarageBand, Sibelius, Finale, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint