EDUCATION

California State University Northridge (2002-2007): Bachelor of Music, Emphasis in Clarinet Performance

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Kindermusik Educator License (Oct.2008-Jan. 2009)

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PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE

Assistant Principal Clarinetist, Temecula Valley Symphony, CA (2018-Present)

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Principal and Assistant Principal Clarinetist, Center Stage Opera, Canoga Park, CA (2005-Present)

Performing on clarinet in orchestral setting, playing major opera compositions

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Clarinetist and Native American Flautist, South Winds Orchestra, Northridge, CA (2006-2009)

Performing on Clarinet and Native American flute in small orchestra, playing original compositions

written for South Winds Orchestra

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Clarinetist, Mosaic Winds Woodwind Quintet, Los Angeles, CA (2009-2010)

Performing on Clarinet in woodwind quintet setting, playing compositions written for quintet

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Clarinetist, Golden State Pops Orchestra, San Pedro, CA (2010)

Performing on clarinet in orchestral setting, playing major orchestra compositions

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Clarinetist, Dream Orchestra, Los Angeles, CA (2014)

Performing on clarinet in orchestral setting, playing major orchestra compositions

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Clarinetist, Masters Wind Ensemble, Santa Clarita, CA (2005-2017)

Performing on clarinet in large Wind Ensemble setting, playing major Wind Ensemble compositions

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Irish Flautist, Celtic Camerata, Los Angeles, CA (2015-Present)

Performing on Irish Flute in Celtic music duo along with Guitarist/Singer Eric Coffey

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PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE AND MANAGEMENT

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Manager of the Temecula Valley Youth Symphony, CA (2021- Present)

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Private Clarinet Instructor, Self employment, Ventura, CA (2005-2017)

Teach basic, intermediate, and difficult musical concepts to students (ages 11-17) in a private setting

helping them to improve their ability to play the clarinet and increasing the students’ musical

knowledge.

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Private Clarinet, Flute, and Piano Instructor, Dave Janssen’s School of Music, Simi Valley, CA (April 2008-2017)

same as above

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Private Clarinet Instructor, Seoul Music Store, Van Nuys, CA (May 2008-2010)

same as above

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Clarinet Coach, Anacapa Middle School Music Department, Ventura, CA (2005-2013)

Coach 6th grade beginning band clarinet music students in large groups of 15-20 students.

Teaching musical concepts and how to translate them into the ability to play the clarinet.

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Clarinet Coach, Cabrillo Middle School Music Department, Ventura, CA (2007-2013)

same as above

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Clarinet Coach, Deanza Middle School Music Department, Ventura, CA (2006-2007)

same as above

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Kindermusik Educator, Blueridge Pickin’ Parlor, Granada Hills, CA (2009-2010)

Teaching musical concepts focused on childhood development and musical fun to young children

ages newborn to 7 years old.

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Kindermusik Educator/ Enrichment Provider, CHIME Elementary School, Woodland Hills, CA (2010-2017)

Same as above

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Kindermusik Educator, Rhapsody Enrichment at My Gym Children’s Fitness Center, Northridge, CA (2010-2017)

Same as above

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Kindermusik Educator, Dave Janssen’s School of Music, Simi Valley, CA (2010-2017)

Same as above

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Kindermusik Educator, Kindermusik with Mary, Thousand Oaks, CA (2011-2014)

Same as above

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Kindermusik Educator, Kindermusik with Katie, Thousand Oaks, CA (2010-2017)

Same as above

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OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Café Carolina, Encino, CA

Server and Accordion player (September 2006-Present)

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Hudson’s Grill, Ventura, CA

Server (2001-2003)

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Shelby Creative Design, Southern California

Calligrapher, Business Owner (2017-Present)

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OTHER LANGUAGES

Spanish - proficient in verbal skills and general written skills

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LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE/ ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

President - Gamma Chi Chapter of International Women’s Music Fraternity, Sigma Alpha Iota (2006)

Recording Secretary - Gamma Chi Chapter (2005 and 2007)