Brandon Xue
Music Teacher at Education Through Music-Los Angeles- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Teacher License, Initial And Continuing
California Commission on Teacher CredentialingOct, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Teacher License, Initial And Continuing
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION, MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OFFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
CRLA Level I, II
College Reading & Learning AssociationMay, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Music MTEL
PearsonNov, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Communication and Literacy Skills MTEL
PearsonJun, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Education Through Music-Los Angeles
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Music Teacher
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Aug 2020 - Present
▪ Introduced K-8 music as a core subject at Dickison Elementary School and Carver Elementary School. ▪ Designed and taught a robust music curriculum involving music literacy, multiculturalism, history, instrument-playing, and music technology to over 1,000 students with varying cultural and learning needs. • Organizing and presenting school concerts for families and staff. ▪ Introduced K-8 music as a core subject at Dickison Elementary School and Carver Elementary School. ▪ Designed and taught a robust music curriculum involving music literacy, multiculturalism, history, instrument-playing, and music technology to over 1,000 students with varying cultural and learning needs. • Organizing and presenting school concerts for families and staff.
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Musician
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Entertainment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Piano Teacher
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Feb 2019 - Present
• Planning and preparing lessons in relation to individual pupils' needs• Teaching music theory, aural skills and practical techniques to pupils• Motivating pupils and encouraging progress
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Pianist
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Sep 2016 - Present
• Performed at 2019 Berklee Commencement Concert for Justin Timberlake, Missy Elliott and Alex Lacamoire• Piano Accompanist for Berklee Five-Week Ensembles and Songwriter Showcase• Jam session host at Wally's Cafe in Boston• Four years of studio experience
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Harmony Project
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Piano Teacher
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Sep 2020 - Aug 2021
• Teaching beginner-level group piano classes on Zoom to over 20 students • Teaching music theory, aural skills and practical techniques according to students' musical tastes • Motivating pupils and encouraging progress • Teaching beginner-level group piano classes on Zoom to over 20 students • Teaching music theory, aural skills and practical techniques according to students' musical tastes • Motivating pupils and encouraging progress
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Saint Columbkille Partnership School
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United States
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Religious Institutions
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1 - 100 Employee
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Music Teacher
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Feb 2020 - Jun 2020
▪ Immediately determined and taught curriculum for six grade levels for emergency long-term substitute position. ▪ Took advantage of online platforms including Google Classroom and Seesaw to maintain student engagement. ▪ Immediately determined and taught curriculum for six grade levels for emergency long-term substitute position. ▪ Took advantage of online platforms including Google Classroom and Seesaw to maintain student engagement.
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Newton Public Schools
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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500 - 600 Employee
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Student Teacher
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Oct 2019 - Dec 2019
• Student teacher with Lisa Linde at Newton South High School (Grades 9-12). • Prepared and taught material for Symphonic Band, Lab Jazz, and all Improv classes. • Mentored students in the Jazz Band. • Student teacher with Lisa Linde at Newton South High School (Grades 9-12). • Prepared and taught material for Symphonic Band, Lab Jazz, and all Improv classes. • Mentored students in the Jazz Band.
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Public Schools of Brookline
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Student Teacher
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Aug 2019 - Oct 2019
• Student teacher with Meredith Huntley at Heath Elementary School (Grades 1-8). • Prepared and taught material for general music classes (1-5), flute classes (4) and choruses (5, 6/7/8). • Student teacher with Meredith Huntley at Heath Elementary School (Grades 1-8). • Prepared and taught material for general music classes (1-5), flute classes (4) and choruses (5, 6/7/8).
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Berklee College of Music
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United States
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Musicians
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700 & Above Employee
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Teacher Assistant
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Jan 2019 - May 2019
Assistant for Ruthie Ristich, Assistant Professor of Ear Training at Berklee College of Music.My position involved two hours of classroom observation on a weekly basis to study Professor Ristich's pedagogical approach to teaching Ear Training 1. Professor Ristich's extensive experience as an educator displayed creative and effective methods of teaching ear training. I also held two office hour sessions per week reserved only for her Ear Training 1 students. Numerous students would often attend at a time and I would lead classroom-style lessons on material that students wanted to cover. Show less
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Core Music Tutor
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Sep 2018 - May 2019
Core music tutors are Berklee undergraduate students in their upper semesters who have displayed great proficiency in the core music curriculum; and are also certified by the College Reading and Learning Association through trainings offered in the tutoring program.Being a core music tutor involves providing students with one-on-one assistance in order to help them reach their potential. Music tutoring services are offered to all students currently enrolled in Berklee’s core music courses including Fundamentals of Ear Training, Music Fundamentals, Music Application and Theory, Harmony 2–4, Ear Training 1–4, Solfege 1–2, Arranging 1-2, Tonal Harmony and Composition 1–2, Art of Counterpoint, and Conducting 1. I teach assigned students on a weekly basis in hour-long sessions, as well as drop-in students in half-hour-long sessions. Show less
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Education
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2016 - 2019
Berklee College of Music
Bachelor of Music, Music Education -
2015 - 2016
Victorian College of the Arts
Bachelor of Music, Jazz and Improvisation -
2006 - 2014
Brighton Grammar School
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