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About Ashley W.
Experience
Cello Teacher
May, 2015 - PresentPrivate Lesson Teacher
Student Teacher Intern
Jan, 2020 - May, 2020Round Rock ISD
Teacher
Jun, 2019 - Jul, 2019Songbird Rising Suzuki Camp
Summer Intern
Jun, 2019 - Aug, 2019Austin Symphony Orchestra
Teacher
Sep, 2018 - May, 2020University of Texas at Austin String Project
Taught and co-taught 20 students ages 6-14 in group music classes using a modified Suzuki Method Managed a full weekly studio of 10 students from String Project, implementing technique games, singing, and reviewing pieces from group classes Prepared and presented engaging lessons for a group cello class of 6 four-year-old beginners Directed the Eclectic Styles Festival and brought appreciation to the Native American culture involving over 275 students
Chamber Coach
May, 2018 - May, 2019Austin Harmony Youth Chamber Orchestra (AHYCO)
Cellist in the Pastel Piano Trio
Jan, 2017 - Dec, 2019The Butler School of Music
First and only freshmen chamber group to be granted special permission to join UT Butler School of Music’s chamber music program Received coachings and performed in masterclasses taught by prestigious faculty at Butler School of Music such as the Miro Quartet, Anton Nel, and Colette Valentine
Performer
Aug, 2016 - Dec, 2019The University of Texas Ensembles
Performed with Lab Orchestra, University Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra Served as Assistant Principal cellist in University Orchestra Received cello sectional coachings in Symphony Orchestra from well renowned cellists
Education
Bachelors of Music in Music Studies, Cello Emphasis
Aug, 2016 - May, 2020University of Texas at Austin
Master of Music in Cello Performance and Pedagogy
Aug, 2022University of Houston
Certifications
Suzuki Teacher Registered in Cello Book 1
Jul, 2018Suzuki Association of the Americas
Suzuki Teacher Registered in Cello Book 4
Jun, 2021Suzuki Association of the Americas
Suzuki Teacher Registered in Cello Book 5
Dec, 2020Suzuki Association of the Americas
Texas Educator Certificate: Music EC-12
Mar, 2020Texas Education Agency
Certified and has the requisite knowledge and skills to be an educator in music at Texas public schools.
Suzuki Teacher Registered in Cello Book 3
Jul, 2019Suzuki Association of the Americas
Suzuki Teacher Registered in Cello Book 2
Jul, 2019Suzuki Association of the Americas
Awards
University Honors
Aug, 2016University of Texas at Austin
Paul Olefsky Scholarship
Nov, 2017University of Texas at Austin; the Butler School of Music
Affiliations
Suzuki Association of the Americas
May, 2018The Suzuki Association of the Americas (SAA) is a coalition of teachers, parents, educators, and others who are interested in making music education available to all children. The SAA provides programs and services to members throughout North and South America.
Texas Music Educators Association
Sep, 2019Begun in 1920 as the Texas Band Teachers Association, the Texas Music Educators Association is an organization of over 10,000 school music educators dedicated to promoting excellence in music education. TMEA is comprised of five divisions: Band, Orchestra, Vocal, Elementary and College. On behalf of its members and Texas schoolchildren, TMEA carefully monitors the actions of all state decision-making bodies on issues affecting fine arts instruction in Texas. In addition to many member benefits, TMEA offers professional development opportunities for its members with Region workshops and especially with its annual Clinic/Convention. TMEA supports the future of music education by offering scholarships to music education majors and by sponsoring the Texas Future Music Educators, an organization through which high school students interested in careers in music education learn more about what to expect in their college education and future careers.
American String Teachers Association
Dec, 2018The American String Teachers Association, founded more than 60 years ago, is a membership organization for string and orchestra teachers and players, helping them to develop and refine their careers. ASTA's members range from budding student teachers to artist-status performers. The organization provides a vast array of services, including instrument insurance, an award-winning scholarly journal, discounts on publications and resources, annual professional development opportunities, and access to collegial network of colleagues throughout the string profession.
Languages
Mandarin
Limited Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
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