Claire Hsieh
5 hires on Lessons.com
3 years in business
About this pro
Work Experience
Cello performance
Shen Yun Performing Arts, USA
Playing cello in the orchestra with Shen Yun Performing Arts around the world for 12 years. I have performed in many famous theaters including Lincoln Center in New York City, Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., and Kodak Theater in Los Angles, etc.
Performing in many countries in Europe, including teatro degli Arcimboldi, Milan, Italy, Theater am Potsdamer Platz, Berlin, Germany, and Palais des Congrès de Paris, France, etc.
Performing 100 cellos ensemble in National Concert Hall in Taipei.
Fei Tian Academy of Arts, NY, USA
2008-2014
Teaching music theory and ear training for 6 years that prepared students for AP exams. The exam resulted in a 100% pass rate.
Instructing students in piano and cello playing and promoted music appreciation.
Playing piano accompaniment for students in the concerts every week.
New Taipei Municipal Hsin Tien Senior High School
Sep 2007-Mar 2008 Music Teacher Internship
- Designing and teaching music history and theory curriculum
- Managing classes of up to 30 students and maintained a positive classroom environment.
- Providing students with clear learning objectives and developing monthly assessment plans.
- Working with other music teachers directed a students’ chorus group and preparing them to school performances and competitions.
- Teaching after-school music lessons that prepared students for college entrance exams. The exam resulted in a 100% pass rate.
Education
Master of Arts
National Taiwan University, Taiwan 2005-2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts
National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan 2001-2005
Key Skills
- Bilingual language in Chinese and English
- Students interactions management
- Enthusiasm and friendliness
- Compassion and empathy
- Lesson scheduling
- Instructional skills
- Listening skills
- Perceptiveness
- Playing the piano and cello
- Knowledge of musicology and music performance
Certifications
- Elementary school Education Course Certificate from Taiwan , 2005
- High school music Teacher Certificate from the Department of Education in Taiwan, 2008
Being a music teacher in Taiwan and USA with 6+ years of experience in music education, music theory and music history teaching. Planned and taught curriculums for elementary and high school students. Seeking to bring passion and happiness to every students and music enthusiast.
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Credentials
Germantown, MD 20876
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She is very patient and her constructive criticism is very helpful.
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Claire is very involved in lesson, giving lots of feedback throughout and very positive as well. She was prompt and very well prepared for lesson. Gave activities and suggestions for practice throughout the week. Gave me suggestions for appropriate books and where to purchase them. My children had a very good experience for their first lesson and we will continue weekly lessons with her!
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She is very nice and easy to work with.
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FAQs
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I need to know their level first, and make a learning list to each of them.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Bachelor degree of Performing arts in Yat Sen university, Taiwan.
Master degree of musiology in National Taiwan University, Taiwan.
Worked in Shen Yun Performing Arts for 12 years.