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About Hillary S.
Experience
Graduate Student Instuctor
Aug, 2018 - PresentUniversity of Michigan
-Teaching class piano and keyboard skills to undergraduate college students in classes setting at University of Michigan -Collaborating with faculty to develop lesson plans for students Lesson planning, class structuring, grading, office hours, public speaking, group teaching -Developing proficiency of basic keyboard technique, score reading and performance, sight-reading, harmonization, rhythm, and transposition for undergraduate non-piano majors -Ensuring success in course exams -Aiding each student through a comprehensive study of the art of keyboard performance, starting from the beginning level to late intermediate -Teaching private piano lessons with pre-college students (Piano Pedagogy Laboratory Program) -Preparing students for Royal Conservatory of Music examinations -Presenting masterclasses, recitals, organizing concerts
Piano Teacher
Dec, 2016 - Apr, 2018Russo Music School
Teaching piano lessons to students (toddlers to late adults,) of levels ranging from beginning to advanced, organized student recitals, programs
Education
Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance
Aug, 2014 - May, 2018San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Doctoral of Musical Arts in Pedagogy and Piano Performance
Aug, 2020 - Apr, 2022University of MIchigan
Masters of Music in Piano Performance and Pedagogy
Aug, 2018 - Apr, 2020University of Michigan
Certifications
Professional Certification
Aug, 2020Music Teacher's National Association
Awards
Judge's Award
Apr, 2012American Protégé International Concerto Competition
Finalist
Mar, 2017Los Angeles International Liszt Competition
Finalist
May, 2014National YoungArts
Finalist
May, 2013Los Angeles Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Partnership Competition
Affiliations
Royal Conservatory of Music of Canada Music Development Program
Aug, 2018The Royal Conservatory Music Development Program (Music Development Program) provides a recognized national standard of musical success through an effectively sequenced course of study from beginner to advanced levels.
Music Teachers National Association
Aug, 2018The MTNA was founded in 1876 with the goal of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music. With nearly 22,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates—the MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.
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English
Native Proficiency
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