I an a professional musician and teacher who has lived in London more than twelve years, and come from a solid mu- sical, academic and, intercultural background. I am a self-driven and disciplined person who enjoys challenges as a mean to exceed my personal targets, to cultivate values and competencies in others, and to develop a distinctive work ethic. In classrooms, in music groups as well as in work environments, I have proven my ability and worth as both a learner and an educator. This has convinced me to steer my career towards the teaching profession.

2021 APRIL - TO DATE : VISITING FLUTE AND PIANO TEACHER

Employed at the International Community School, London (Primary and Secondary), teaching 10 students. I support students individually to establish and develop their musicality, sense of rhythm, musical shaping and articulation. This means planning and running 10 hours of study lessons a week around a structured curriculum, helping students with quality of tone, and with their overall musical command and melodic communication.

2013 FEB - TO DATE : PRIVATE FLUTE AND PIANO TEACHER

Self-employed. Teaching Music Theory to 16 students (aged between 4 and 55). It entails monitoring their practice schedule and developing their aural skills. This is to prepare them to their ABRSM exams for Flute and Piano (prep test, grades 1 to 8). This represents 16 hours of teaching a week.

2017. 2018 MAY TO JUNE: EXAMINATION INVIGILATOR

Employed at Marylebone CE School, Westminster Academy, UCL Academy, Central Foundation Boy's School, Hamp- stead School and Ark Academy. Working with school teachers examining GCSE exams under JCQ regulations, by sup- porting officers and assistants in the running of examinations.

SEP 2015 TO 2016 JAN : VOLUNTEER TEACHING ASSISTANT

Employed at Abingdon House School, assisting the main teacher in delivering the music class. Organising the class (Healthy and safety standards) to welcome the students and understanding and meeting the studentsʼ needs. Leading studentsʼ learning workshops (interactive and participative exercises, using music software). Playing piano during the Christmas performance with students.

2013 TO 2014 : PRINCIPAL FLUTE- LONDON GRADUATE ORCHESTRA

Main Flute player / Soloist in a professional symphony orchestra made of performers who graduated in London. Col- laborating with various awarded composers and soloists; participating in all the soloist chamber and orchestra con- certs. Used to perform to a high standard in front of a large audience and able to learn a large repertoire (15 to 20 mu- sic sheets) on short notice and autonomous in practicing.

2008 TO 2013 : GUEST EXPERIENCE AMBASSADOR (PART-TIME)

Employed at the Royal Academy of Music (Gallery). Historic musical instruments museum in London, showing tradi- tional Italian handmade string instruments and keyboards from the 17th to the 20th century. Trained on the history of the instruments and contemporary Music trends by the Museum Manager.

Award in Education and Training - City and Guilds - 2016
Master of Arts (MA) - 2013
Flute Major - Principal in Education - Music in Community - Music History - Music Conducting Bachelor of Music (BMus) -2012
Flute Major - Piano Minor - Principal in Education - Music in Community - Music History - Music Editing 

Bilingual Mandarin (native) , English (Professional working proficiency). Updated DBS/References available upon request

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