Experience

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Musician and Teaching Artist

  • Dec 2016 - Present

  Dance Accompanist and Teaching Artist for the SCFTA responsible for assisting in the development of curriculum for a newly-created adaptive dance and music program serving students with physical and cognitive disabilities. • Adapted all training modules for remote learning, created videos, and present to virtual and in-person classrooms • Collaborated with program stakeholders to create a curriculum model that extended and amplified an initiative pioneered by the Boston Ballet. • Closely aligned all design and teaching elements with existing model for a pre-professional ballet studies program. Show less



Self Employed

• Orange County, California, United States

• Private Music Instructor

  • 2006 - Present

  Maintained a private violin and viola teaching studio enhancing individual performance, learning and musical storytelling. • Formulated long-term learning and development plans tailored to each student, including curriculum, lesson sequencing, skills development, study strategies, time management and artistic growth. • Trained students on technical aspects of music and violin-playing by breaking down complexities into logical, simplified and systematic lessons. • Integrated individual musical goals with personal holistic growth, professional development and community service. • Rented City Hall building, held annual concerts and promoted all events throughout the community. Show less



Freelance

• Professional Musician

  • 2004 - Present

  Worked as violinist and violist in venues throughout Southern California, recording and performing as soloist and/or with ensembles in both classical and non-classical genres. • Founder, violist, arranger and manager of the Pacific Coast Quartet, a chamber music ensemble based in Los Angeles. • Collaborations with members of LA Philharmonic, LA Chamber Orchestra, Cleveland and Boston Symphony Orchestras. • Workshops and Festivals at Oberlin College Conservatory, Berklee School of Music, Gold Coast Chamber Music Festival. Show less



Mariners Christian School

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Music Program Specialist

  • 2012 - 2015

  Facilitated after-school music program and assisted in the development of the school’s first string music program, both inside and outside of the classroom. • Worked closely with school principal and members of music faculty to anchor musical instruction into the school’s core curriculum. • Planned concerts and worked closely with leadership teams to define scope and tone of events. Facilitated after-school music program and assisted in the development of the school’s first string music program, both inside and outside of the classroom. • Worked closely with school principal and members of music faculty to anchor musical instruction into the school’s core curriculum. • Planned concerts and worked closely with leadership teams to define scope and tone of events.



Apple

• United States
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instructional Specialist, User Training - Irvine Spectrum Store

  • May 2007 - Oct 2007

  Trained new and existing Apple users on creative applications including Apple’s Logic Pro, iLife & iWork Suites, and Adobe’s Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, Premiere). Performed troubleshooting and customer support to resolve technical issues. Interfaced directly with consumers while reflecting and evangelizing brand image. Trained new and existing Apple users on creative applications including Apple’s Logic Pro, iLife & iWork Suites, and Adobe’s Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, Premiere). Performed troubleshooting and customer support to resolve technical issues. Interfaced directly with consumers while reflecting and evangelizing brand image.



Apple

• United States
• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instructional Specialist, User Training - South Coast Plaza Store

  • Feb 2005 - Aug 2005

  Trained new and existing Apple users on creative applications including Apple’s Logic Pro, iLife & iWork Suites, and Adobe’s Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, Premiere). Performed troubleshooting and customer support to resolve technical issues. Interfaced directly with consumers while reflecting and evangelizing brand image. Trained new and existing Apple users on creative applications including Apple’s Logic Pro, iLife & iWork Suites, and Adobe’s Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Flash, Premiere). Performed troubleshooting and customer support to resolve technical issues. Interfaced directly with consumers while reflecting and evangelizing brand image.