EDUCATION

2009-2012 (projected date of graduation)
Lesley University, Cambridge, MA
M.A. – Music Therapy

2001-2003
California Institute of the Arts, Valencia, CA
M.F.A. – Performer/Composer
  • Composition Instructors: Stephen L. Mosko, James Tenney
  • Piano Instructors: Peter Miyamoto, Vicki Ray

1996-2000
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA
B.A. – Music (Piano/Composition) and Psychology
  • Composition Instructors: Paul Humphreys, Mark Saya
  • Piano Instructors: Tania Fleischer, Wendy Prober
  • Honors: Summa Cum Laude, Top Music Graduate, Valedictorian Candidate
  • Societies: Psi Chi (psychology honors society), Alpha Sigma Nu (Jesuit honors Society), Damus Nostrum service club (president 1999-2000), Student Music Socie ty (president 1999-2000)

EXPERIENCE

2009-present
Lincoln, MA
Piano and guitar instructor
  • Teach piano all ages, levels, various styles
  • Teach guitar through early intermediate levels, ages 6 and up

2009-present
Boston ABA, Boston, MA
Behavioral therapist
  • Worked one-on-one doing applied behavior analysis (a-b-a) with children with autism
  • Developed musical means to teach necessary information such as name, address, and phone numbers

2005-2009
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA
Lecturer
  • Developed curriculum for Fundamentals of Music
  • Lectured Fundamentals of Music, Music Theory 1, Music Theory 2
  • Created projects and evaluation materials
  • Created arenas for musicians and non-musicians to perform, compose, discuss, and actively listen to music

2002-2009
Self-employed, Los Angeles, CA
Piano instructor
  • MTAC (Music Teacher’s Association of California) member
  • Private studio averages 17-29 students
  • Have taught ages 5-65
  • Have taught beginners through early advanced students

2004-2007
Lauridsen Ballet Center, Torrance, CA
Staff Pianist
  • Compiled appropriate music for accompaniment of various dance classes
  • Used written music and improvisation for accompaniment

2004-2005
Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center, Santa Ana, CA
Group Piano Instructor
  • Developed curriculum and handouts
  • Taught basic piano skills and music theory to special needs children and adults

2005-2007    
Palo Verde Avenue Christian Church, Long Beach, CA
Church Pianist and Choir Director
  • Played during Sunday services, using written music and occasional improvisation
  • Rehearsed and directed choir for performances during services

2002-2004
Parks and Recreation, Drama Department, El Segundo, CA
Music Director
  • Vocal coaching for musical theater performances
  • Rehearsed with individual singers and groups
  • Arranged music for small ensembles
  • Directed and accompanied various musical theater performances

2002
Cazadero Performing Arts Camp, Cazadero, CA
Music Staff
  • Taught private and group piano lessons
  • Taught private and group composition lessons for middle-school aged children
  • Accompanied various choirs
  • Performed with various ensembles at faculty recitals

1999-2001
Autism Partnership, Seal Beach, CA
Behavioral Therapist
  • Worked one-on-one doing applied behavior analysis (a-b-a) with children with autism
  • Developed musical means to teach necessary information such as name, address, and phone numbers
  • Accompanied children on outings to increase social abilities