Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Chang Chai Har (Rachel)

Music Teacher
Tanjung Tokong, Georgetown
Chang Chai Har (Rachel)

Summary

Seasoned music teacher with 8-9 years of experience teaching students in violin, singing and music theory. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

20
years of professional experience
10
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Violette Violiniste Resources
Tanjung Tokong, Georgetown

Music Teacher
03.2019 - Current

Job overview

Teaching violin, and music theory at music centre, home and student's house.

  • Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, and performance etiquette.
  • Utilized current technology and interactive teaching methods to enhance student engagement.
  • Mentored students of different ages and backgrounds in music theory, composition and performance.
  • Attended concerts and performances to support students and arts community.
  • Communicated with parents to maintain regular communication about student progress and any concerns.
  • Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.

Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Georgetown

Church Music Director
01.2019 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Selected and arranged music for church performances.
  • Handled requests for specific musical selections.
  • Led live music performances and rehearsals.
  • Planned and scheduled rehearsals and performances and arranged details such as locations, accompanists and instrumentalists.
  • Conducted choir of SATB for Christmas programs at the end of the year with musical accompaniment and Christmas stories.

Lighthouse Academy
Tanjung Tokong, Georgetown

Special Need Teacher
08.2016 - 03.2019

Job overview

  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Penang Adventist Hospital
GEORGETOWN

Customer Relations Embassador
08.2012 - 06.2016

Job overview

  • Engaged guests in conversation to offer hospitality, aid in service recovery and engender trust.
  • Assisted team with operational policies and procedures to drive services.
  • Greeted customers and clients to create welcoming atmosphere.
  • Promoted good customer relations and premier customer satisfaction by demonstrating friendly demeanor and can-do attitude.
  • Served as organization ambassador at various charity events, promoting mission and values.

Benzamine Book Centre
Kuching, Sarawak

Marketing Executive
01.2011 - 08.2012

Job overview

Market different types of books to different levels of schools

Avant Garde
Kuching, Sarawak

Music Teacher
08.2009 - 07.2012

Job overview

  • Teaching violin, music theory to students at the music centre

Sunny Hill School
Kuching, Sarawak

Teacher
01.2010 - 12.2010

Job overview

  • Taught Music, Science and Math to Grade 3 - Grade 6 students
  • Supervised students during rehearsals to provide direction to students during practice sessions.
  • Conducted school choir for school concert

Asia Pacific International Universitiy (formerly Mission College)
Muak Lek, Saraburi

Student on Job
08.2003 - 05.2009

Job overview

  • Participated in the String Ensemble of the university
  • Participated as mezzo soprano of the unversity's chamber choir
  • Attended university promotion trips with peers to spread the joy of music to the congregations
  • Worked at school library as librarian to reorder books and assisted teachers with materials needed to enrich classroom instruction.


Education

Lo Mei Yoke Private Music School
Georgetown

Violin Performance Diploma from Violin Performance
01.2019 - Current

University Overview

  • Preparing for a higher level of performance in violin and music

Asia-Pacific International University
Muak Lek, Saraburi, Thailand

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology And Education
08.2003 - 05.2009

University Overview

  • Graduated with knowledge of teaching and understanding students of different ages and of different backgrounds of upbringing
  • Mastered music in singing and violin playing during the whole duration of studying at the university
  • Minoring in Marine Biology

The Association Board of The Royal School of Music
London, United Kingdom

No Degree from Music Theory Grade 7 (2015)
04.2001

University Overview

The Association Board of The Royal School of Music
London, United Kingdom

No Degree from Music Theory Grade 5 (2014)
04.2001

University Overview

Australian And New Zealand Cultural Arts Limited
New Zealand

No Degree from Violin Practical Grade 8 (2010)
04.2001

University Overview

Australian And New Zealand Cultural Arts Limited
New Zealand

No Degree from Violin Practical Grade 7 (2009)
04.2001

University Overview

Australian And New Zealand Cultural Arts Limited
New Zealand

No Degree from Violin Practical Grade 5 (2008)
04.2001

University Overview

Australian And New Zealand Cultural Arts Limited
New Zealand

No Degree from Violin Practical Grade 4
04.2001

University Overview

The Associated Boards of Royal Schools of Music
London, United Kingdom

No Degree from Violin Practical Grade 3 (2006)
04.2001

University Overview

Skills

Individual and group instruction

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Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Performed in various concerts with many orchestras over the past years, such as Penang Philharmonic Orchestra, Musica Sinfonietta, Actor Studio Orchestra, Mission College String Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra Negeri Sarawak.
  • Performed at least 5-8 concerts a year and private wedding events.
  • Consistent track record of 2nd violin first desk and be at the selected players list of conductors.

Timeline

Music Teacher
Violette Violiniste Resources
03.2019 - Current
Church Music Director
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
01.2019 - 12.2022
Lo Mei Yoke Private Music School
Violin Performance Diploma from Violin Performance
01.2019 - Current
Special Need Teacher
Lighthouse Academy
08.2016 - 03.2019
Customer Relations Embassador
Penang Adventist Hospital
08.2012 - 06.2016
Marketing Executive
Benzamine Book Centre
01.2011 - 08.2012
Teacher
Sunny Hill School
01.2010 - 12.2010
Music Teacher
Avant Garde
08.2009 - 07.2012
Student on Job
Asia Pacific International Universitiy (formerly Mission College)
08.2003 - 05.2009
Asia-Pacific International University
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology And Education
08.2003 - 05.2009
The Association Board of The Royal School of Music
No Degree from Music Theory Grade 7 (2015)
04.2001
The Association Board of The Royal School of Music
No Degree from Music Theory Grade 5 (2014)
04.2001
Australian And New Zealand Cultural Arts Limited
No Degree from Violin Practical Grade 8 (2010)
04.2001
Australian And New Zealand Cultural Arts Limited
No Degree from Violin Practical Grade 7 (2009)
04.2001
Australian And New Zealand Cultural Arts Limited
No Degree from Violin Practical Grade 5 (2008)
04.2001
Australian And New Zealand Cultural Arts Limited
No Degree from Violin Practical Grade 4
04.2001
The Associated Boards of Royal Schools of Music
No Degree from Violin Practical Grade 3 (2006)
04.2001
Chang Chai Har (Rachel)Music Teacher