About Beth L.
Instructor details
Experience
Library Media Technician
Mar, 2018 - PresentWitter Ranch Elementary School
Check in and out books to students. Present library materials to students. Cataloged new books; repaired old or weeded books.
Preschool Teacher
Oct, 2016 - Mar, 2018Little Blossom Montessori School
Taught toddler and pre-kindergarten classes.
Violin and Piano Teacher
Aug, 2015 - Sep, 2016Serramonte Music Center
Taught private violin and piano classes. Subbed for other music teachers.
Music Camp Teacher
Jun, 2012 - Aug, 2012Fei Tian Academy of the Arts California
Taught the music summer camp, including musicianship, ear training, music theory, and chamber music.
Violin, Viola, Piano, and French Teacher
Jan, 2012 - PresentIndependent contractor
Taught violin, viola, piano, and French students privately.
Librarian and Teacher
Aug, 2010 - Sep, 2016Fei Tian Academy of the Arts California
Taught English, ESL (English as a Second Language), and history for the middle and high school. Organized, managed, and maintained the school's library, including acquisition, weeding, cataloging, library website development, and reference. Managed the school's social media.
English and French Tutor
Feb, 2009 - Jul, 2009Emailvision (now Smartfocus)
Tutored employees one-on-one in English or in French based on needs
English Tutor
Jan, 2008 - Jul, 2009Independent Contractor
Tutored French and Korean-speaking students ages 7 - 14 in English
Children's Bell Director
Sep, 2006 - Jun, 2007Claremont United Methodist Church
Directed children’s bell choir Selected music and marked parts
Education
Bachelor's Degree in French
Aug, 2001 - May, 2005Pomona College
Early Childhood Education
Jan, 2017 - May, 2017Bakersfield College
Early Childhood Education
Aug, 2015 - Jun, 2016University of Phoenix
Masters Degree in Langue Française Appliquée
Sep, 2007 - Sep, 2009Paris IV - La Sorbonne
Masters in Library and Information Science
Sep, 2006 - May, 2009San Jose State University
Certifications
Violin Book 1 Teacher Training
Jul, 2013Suzuki Association of the Americas
Class provided through the Las Vegas Suzuki Institute. Teachers discussed teaching points and techniques relevant to book 1 Suzuki students, including very beginning students, group classes, teaching techniques and games, and specific repertoire. Included both class time and observation of institute classes.
Bow Development from Twinkle to Mendelssohn
Jan, 2017Suzuki Association of the Americas
Class discussed theory and methods for improving bow technique in students of all levels.
Beginning Teaching Music Reading: From Sound to Symbol
Jul, 2016Suzuki Association of the Americas
Workshop provided instruction, observation opportunities, and discussion time on how to incorporate music reading into Suzuki pedagogy.
Violin Book 4 Teacher Training
Jul, 2015Suzuki Association of the Americas
Class provided through the Santa Rosa Suzuki Institute. Teachers discussed teaching points and techniques relevant to book 4 Suzuki students, including continued work on vibrato and shifting, teaching techniques, and specific repertoire. Included both class time and observation of institute classes.
Violin Book 3 Teacher Training
Jun, 2014Suzuki Association of the Americas
Class provided through the Santa Rosa Suzuki Institute. Teachers discussed teaching points and techniques relevant to book 3 Suzuki students, including vibrato, basic shifting, teaching techniques and games, and specific repertoire. Included both class time and observation of institute classes.
Violin Book 2 Teacher Training
Jan, 2014Suzuki Association of the Americas
Class provided through the Suzuki Music Institute of Dallas. Teachers discussed teaching points and techniques relevant to book 2 Suzuki students, including beginning vibrato, group classes, teaching techniques and games, and specific repertoire. Included both class time and observation of institute classes.
Awards
2015 CLA Scholarship
Sep, 2015BAYA (Bay Area Young Adult Librarian Association
Affiliations
Suzuki Association of the Americas, Inc.
May, 2012The Suzuki Association of the Americas, Inc. is the not-for-profit organization officially licensed to support, guide, and promote Suzuki education in North, Central, and South America. The SAA was founded in 1972 and currently has about 8,000 members.
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
French
Professional Proficiency
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