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Chiao-Ti, Liu

George Mason University

4320 Cotswolds Hill Lane,

Fairfax, Virginia 22030

202.386.8670

cliu18@gmu.edu

 

February 23, 2016

 

Interim Principal: Susie Cannon, Wahler Place Middle Campus

Music Teacher : Elementary or Middle School SY16-17

908 Wahler Place, SE, Washington, DC, 20032, US

202-562-1214

 

Dear Susie Cannon,

This is an application for the job of Music Teacher. As a recent graduate from Shih Chien University in Taiwan, I have my Master degree of Music Education in George Mason University. My ability to build positive relationships with students and peers, variety of teaching experiences and recent coursework in curriculum and instruction strategies, integration and writing across curricula will enable me to be a great asset to the Elementary and Middle School District.

I started to serve as a piano tutor during my undergraduate days. Teaching is like a mirror which could actually let me see the blind spot of my performance and comprehension for reflecting on it and making modifications. In teaching children, it’s necessary to use the language and method that they understand. For instance, I had a student he wants to attend the piano Level exam. I would set goals to my students and encouraged him to reach the target. I had another student, she is an adult, that year, she wants to apply Master of Music Therapy, however, she was study special education, she needs to improve her music theory to attend the exam. I taught her almost a year, and finally, she got an admission letter from a very famous school. Now, she is a music therapist in Taiwan.

I have several volunteer experiences, such as, “Services group Freshman-welcome-camp”. That is the activity from my high school. In the process of leading the camping team, I did not only play the role of a senior schoolmate, but also the listener and the one who shared experiences and provided ideas. I am a good

listener, empathetic and analytical person. I have a lot of patience to help people. I totally agree your belief, “All students, regardless of race or socio-economic status, deserve a top quality, rigorous college-preparatory education”. When I be a music teacher in this school, I will encourage students to reach the target. When they have some problem, I will provide some methods and guide them to solve the problem. I will lead them grow up on the right track.

I truly believe that we are all lifelong learners and would love the opportunity to share this belief with the students of the Elementary and Middle School District. I hope to soon discuss with you how my experience and abilities can best meet the goals of your district. Thank you for your consideration.

 

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Chiao-Ti Liu (Judy)

4320 Cotswolds Hill Lane, Fairfax, VA 22030

E-mail: cliu18@gmu.edu

Phone: 202-386-8670

 

Education:

 

08/2015-09/2016  George Mason University                 VA, U.S.

Master of Music education.

09/2008-06/2011  Shih Chien University               Taipei, Taiwan  

Bachelor of Arts in Music

09/2006-06/2008  Aletheia University                 Tamsui, Taiwan

Department of Applied Music, College of Liberal Arts

 

Work Experience:

 

09/2010-02/2011   Shih Chien University

 Piano Accompanist

￭  Served as accompanist for violin concerts and vocal music concerts.

 

09/2009-06/2010    Personal Tutor

 Tutor

￭  Taught harmonics and music theory for students.

￭  Prepared teaching aids, copying and collating written or

printed material for learning or recreational activities.

￭  Taught using a variety of methods including formal lessons, discussions, practical activities, experiments and assignments, taking into account the differences in individual students.

 

09/2008-06/2010    Piano Tutor

Tutor

￭ Prepared teaching aids, copying and collating written or

printed material for learning or recreational activities.

￭ Assisted in supporting children with intellectual difficulties

about music theory.

￭ Taught using a variety of methods including formal lessons, discussions, practical activities, experiments and assignments, taking into account the differences in individual students.

￭ Applied pianistic techniques to assist in lesson preparation and teaching

 

Extracurricular Activity:

 

08/01/2012             Music Therapy Association of Taiwan

Music Therapy & Dance Therapy

07/30/2011, 07/31/2011   Music Therapy Association of Taiwan

Resource-Oriented Music & Imagery Techniques

09/2008-06/2009        Orchestra, Shih Chien University

 Member

￭ Performed at National Concert Hall in 2009

09/2006-06/2008       Orchestra, Aletheia University

                       Member

￭ Performed at National Concert Hall in 2008

08/2004, 08/2005,      Services group Freshman-welcome-camp,

08/2006, 08/2007        Kuang Jen Catholic High School

 Member

 

Concert:

 

12/07/2015           Piano Recital, George Mason University

11/15/2015           A Key Event!,

11/02/2015           Piano Departmental Recital, George Mason University

10/09/2015           Faculty Artist Showcase Recital, George Mason University

09/14/2015           Piano Departmental Recital, George Mason University

04/30/2010           Chiao-Ti, Liu Piano Recital, Shih Chien University

06/03/2009           Magic Orchestra Concert, National Concert Hall

03/24/2008           Union Concert, Aletheia University

04/10/2007           Union Concert, Aletheia University

 

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