Qualifications NCTM, Nationally Certified Teacher of Music - Music Teachers National Association, USA Master of Music (Distinction) Bachelor of Music (First Class Honours) Bachelor of Music University of Canterbury , Christchurch New Zealand Licentiate, Piano Performance The Associate Board of the Royal Schools of Music Associate Institute of the Registered Music Teachers of New Zealand Awards University Prize University Madrigal Singers Prize Michael Toovey Memorial Prize Awards in Creative Work Dr J.C. Bradshaw Prize in Music Graduates in Music Prize University of Canterbury , Christchurch New Zealand Outstanding Overseas Chinese Youth Overseas Affairs Commission, Taiwan Irene Lassen Piano Exhibition The Associate Board of the Royal Schools of Music Ruby Hay Pianoforte Scholarship Christchurch Civic Music Council Winner, Junior Piano Concerto Competition Christchurch Competitions Society Experiences Piano Teacher, East End Community School of the Arts, Riverhead, New York Piano Teacher, Rangi Ruru Girls’ School, Christchurch New Zealand Piano Teacher, St Margaret’s College, Christchurch New Zealand These two private girls’ schools are amongst the most prestigious in New Zealand . Employment to Rangi Ruru was by a competitive audition and extensive interview. Employment to St Margaret’s was by recommendation by a retiring colleague. I was the sole piano teacher at Rangi Ruru, teaching from absolute beginners to diploma students, while at St Margaret’s I was responsible for teaching the more advanced students. Some of my responsibilities at the above two schools include:
Theory and Keyboard Tutor, University of Canterbury , NZ During my postgraduate years at the University of Canterbury, I was a tutor for a Music Rudiments paper and a Beginners’ Keyboard class for non-music majors. My responsibilities included:
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