Nicholas Lam
Boston
Summary
Creative Music Instructor adept at teaching a variety of ensembles as well as individuals. Dedicated to student development, with a knack for detailed lesson plans and monitoring of individual student progress in an innovative classroom setting. Diverse background and personality allows for great connection with students. Successful at integrating technology and culture studies into classes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Private Violin Instructor
Self
01.2016 - Current
- Taught students between ages 4-36 from Beginners to Intermediates.
- Personalized lesson plans for different students, depending on their strengths and interests.
- Increased love for music and the arts.
Violin Instructor
Mandeville Conservatory Of Music
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Established and maintained standards of student behavior to promote orderly and productive practice, group rehearsals and violin performances.
- Referenced teacher-developed curriculum and cover song arrangements to teach private and semi-private violin lessons.
- Instructed students on theory and technique to develop performing, recording and composing musicians.
- Gave individual violin instruction to over 30 students a week, designing custom plans for each student.
- Established and maintained standards of student behavior to promote orderly and productive practice,
group rehearsals and violin performances. - Organized more than 3 student recitals a year.
- Reflected critically on teaching practice to implement improvement strategies.
- Offered sample lessons, coached school ensembles and participated in auditions to recruit violin
students.
Music Instructor
Staccato! Pte. Ltd.
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided support for musical and vocal audition preparation.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss expectations for instruction, lesson scheduling and other practical matters.
- Taught general music in group and one-on-one environment for students of varied age and ability.
- Prepared students for auditions for institutions by aiding with music selection, assigning practice hours
required for mastery of piece, and assessing progress and accuracy in playing. - Instructed students from ages 4 to 65 in playing piano, general music, musical theory, and music
appreciation.
Group Instructor
Philadelphia String Project
08.2018 - 01.2021
- Instructed students between ages 4-15 in beginner to intermediate levels of String Ensemble.
- Gave private lessons to students seeking further instruction.
- Created syllabi to create procedure and rules for students, parents, and instructors.
- Trained and provided guidance to new instructors in teaching methods and organizational skills.
- Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
- Established clear learning objectives for each level of students.
Sales Associate
Crate and Barrel
03.2017 - 07.2017
- Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
- Served between 100 - 1000 customers per day, bringing in over $2000 sales per month.
- Analyzed and properly processed product returns, assisting customers with finding alternative merchandise to meet needs.
- Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
Communications Sergeant and Training Instructor
Singapore Armed Forces
02.2015 - 12.2016
- Monitored all communications within the Company during military exercises and operations.
- In-charge of encrypting messages to ensure security of information.
- Maintained and operated military radio equipment.
- Trained new recruits in usage of such equipment and communication language.
- Integrated technology resources to maximize training success.
Education
Master of Music - Music Education (Autism Concentration)
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA 06.2023 - Current
Bachelor's of Music - Double Major: Music Education, Music Performance
Temple University
Philadelphia 08.2017 - 12.2021
Skills
- Conducting
- Proficiency in more than 15 instruments
- Lesson planning
- Syllabus creating
- Music selection
- Arranging music
- Video Editing
- Project Management
- Team building and leading
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Public speaking
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Elementary
Timeline
Master of Music - Music Education (Autism Concentration)
Berklee College of Music
06.2023 - Current
Violin Instructor
Mandeville Conservatory Of Music
03.2022 - 05.2023
Music Instructor
Staccato! Pte. Ltd.
03.2022 - 05.2023
Group Instructor
Philadelphia String Project
08.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor's of Music - Double Major: Music Education, Music Performance
Temple University
08.2017 - 12.2021
Sales Associate
Crate and Barrel
03.2017 - 07.2017
Private Violin Instructor
Self
01.2016 - Current
Communications Sergeant and Training Instructor
Singapore Armed Forces
02.2015 - 12.2016
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