Aria Xu
Music Teacher
Kumamoto
Summary
Experienced with creating engaging and effective online or in-person lesson plans for students across a variety of backgrounds and abilities. Utilizes interactive and creative teaching methods to foster student participation and comprehension. Advocates the importance of integrating Arts into English education. Promotes students' confidence in self expressions through consistent encouragement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
PYP Music Teacher
Kumamoto International School
01.2024 - Current
- Introduced and familiarized students of different ages and cultural backgrounds with basic musical concepts through games, singing, dance, drama and instrumental practices.
- Mentored students in instrumental ensembles, boosting their confidence and performance skills.
- Encouraged students to consistently practice music at home and showcased students' hard work through the success of concerts and artistic performances.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to IB curriculum.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, creating an inclusive environment conducive to collaboration in music.
- Supported homeroom teachers in Language Arts lessons by providing tailored instructions to students of different language abilities.
ALT (JET Programme)
Kunitachi College of Music Junior & Senior High School
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Created a fun, relaxing and welcoming learning atmosphere in collaboration with main English teachers.
- Introduced Canadian culture to Japanese students and promoted mutual cultural understanding.
- Assisted main English teachers with class planning and provided activities that encouraged active learning.
- Assisted main English teachers during classes, including concept clarification and classroom management to create an inclusive learning environment.
- Corrected students' homework and provided effective feedbacks.
Online English Teacher
Preply
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Worked with students between ages 6~50 on grammar, pronunciation, conversation, reading and writing techniques.
- Utilized interactive games and hands-on activities in lessons for young learners.
- Created unique lesson plans tailored to the personality, learning style and learning pace of each individual student.
- Encouraged all students to use English actively in self-expressions and promoted language confidence.
Private Piano Instructor
Self-employed
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Developed appropriate lesson plans and styles based on the personality and learning pace of different individuals.
- Emphasized musicianship and creative thinking in problem solving for children.
Education
Bachelor of Music
University of Alberta
Canada 05.2014 - 04.2021
Skills
Proficient in Mandarin
Conversational Japanese
Proficient in piano, dance and singing
Effective classroom management
Cross-cultural awareness
Individualized instruction
Certification
TEFL certificate (150 hours)
Timeline
PYP Music Teacher
Kumamoto International School
01.2024 - Current
ALT (JET Programme)
Kunitachi College of Music Junior & Senior High School
08.2022 - 05.2023
Online English Teacher
Preply
08.2020 - 06.2022
Private Piano Instructor
Self-employed
03.2018 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Music
University of Alberta
05.2014 - 04.2021
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