Helen Lee
Summary
Experienced and passionate music educator with a strong foundation in music performance, and a wide array of artistic disciplines. A proven track record of fostering creative excellence and nurturing young talents. Effective leader and team collaborator with a dedication to providing a holistic, heart-centered education that empowers students to excel in their performances, competitions, and develop a deep love for music. Adept at curriculum development, artistic direction, and building a supportive, innovative, and vibrant learning environment.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Piano/Voice instructor
Rockwall School of Music
01.2023
- Taught piano and voice in private lessons
Private piano lessons and performed chamber music
Tong-Il Han Summer Festival
01.2009
- Taught private piano lessons and performed chamber music
Full-time music faculty
StarCreek Montesorri School
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Designed new music curriculum for age group 2-13 emphasizing experiential learning. Taught music classes and one on one piano and voice, Created a project for musical drama with students' own stories and music. Directed the musical "Maria, Montessori" with a raving review from parents and teachers, involved in adapting the musical for the age group 7-13.
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions, and projects into lessons.
Contract piano ensemble class instructor
Gwangju University
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Taught piano ensemble class including lecturing on the piano ensemble repertoire and instructing group lessons for the Bachelor's Degree students majoring in Piano Performance
Contract piano instructor
Suncheon University
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Taught private piano lessons for the Bachelor's Degree students majoring in Piano Performance
Organized Summer Music Camp for Students Age Group 12-18
MoAk Summer Music Camp
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Engaged Korea's most reputable piano teachers to teach, Planning, and organizing master classes, concert organizing and preparation, student career counseling
Private piano lessons
Liszt Music Institute
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Taught private piano lessons for age group 12-18, provided students with academic and career counseling
Taught piano ensemble classes
Nanyang Technological University
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Duties included teaching open piano classes for 60 students, Assisted in their annual public performances and raising funds
Teaching private lessons
National Institute of Education
01.1994 - 01.2009
- Duties included teaching private lessons, grading and writing reports, and organizing public concerts for piano students
Private piano lessons
Creek Haven Studio
01.1989 - 01.1993
- Taught private piano lessons, organized public concerts, prepared students for piano competitions, Counseled students for their future career and studies
Teaching Fellow
University of North Texas
01.1985 - 01.1987
- Duties were to teach, grade and conduct exams for class piano students who were music majors in Bachelor's degree program
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Music, Minor in Fine Art
Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, IN, U.S.A.Master's in Piano Performance
University of North Texas
Denton, TX, U.S.ASkills
- Interpersonal Communication
- Team Management
- Critical Thinking
- Relationship Building
- Task Prioritization
- Problem Resolution
- Multitasking
- Cultural Awareness
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Social Perceptiveness
- Dependable and Responsible
Accomplishments
As a guest soloist, performed with the University of North Texas Orchestra, the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Daegu Philharmonic Orchestra. Also appeared on T.V. programs, and her performances often were recorded for radio programs in Hong Kong. Has given numerous concerts by Shell, Lassalle-SIA, NTU, and ESSO Series in Singapore during her residence in Singapore. As a chamber musician, she has performed with members of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, the Daegu Philharmonic orchestra in Korea, the T'ang Quartet in Singapore and member of Richardson Symphony Orchestra and musicians in Dallas. Performed in cities Los Angeles, Tucson, Chicago, Tampa, Sarasota, and Dallas in the USA, Seoul, DaeGu, GwangJu, SunCheon in Korea, Hong Kong, Chiang Mai in Thailand, Hiroshima in Japan, Monterrey and Torreon in Mexico, and Singapore.
Affiliations
Member of International Coaching Federation
Member of International Expressive Arts Therapy Association
Member of Medical Sound Association
Certification
Certified Life Coach
Certified Meditation Coach
Certified TRE (Trauma/ Tension Release Exercise) Provider
Certification in Sound Healing and Therapy
Certification in Level 2 Expressive Art Facilitator
Shirley Price Aroma Therapy (2 years)
Food Nutrition (4years)
Trained TLP (The Listening Program) Provider
Languages
English
Korean
Additional Information
Counseling experience
2006 - 2008 : Singapore Lifeline, Singapore
Position held: Founder / Director
Organized counseling training programs, Fund raising for the Singapore Lifeline,
Organized counseling programs for the Korean youths in Singapore schools
2008 - 2009 : Barker Road Methodist Church, Singapore
Position held: contract counselor
Worked over 40 hours counseling a week in private sessions which included counseling students living in the Methodist dormitory
Weekly counseling for women with Aids for the TanTock Seng Hospital
Weekly counseling for women with marital issues
Timeline
Contract Piano/Voice instructor
Rockwall School of Music
01.2023
Full-time music faculty
StarCreek Montesorri School
08.2018 - 07.2019
Contract piano ensemble class instructor
Gwangju University
01.2013 - 12.2013
Contract piano instructor
Suncheon University
01.2013 - 12.2013
Organized Summer Music Camp for Students Age Group 12-18
MoAk Summer Music Camp
01.2011 - 01.2013
Private piano lessons and performed chamber music
Tong-Il Han Summer Festival
01.2009
Private piano lessons
Liszt Music Institute
01.2009 - 01.2013
Taught piano ensemble classes
Nanyang Technological University
01.2007 - 01.2010
Teaching private lessons
National Institute of Education
01.1994 - 01.2009
Private piano lessons
Creek Haven Studio
01.1989 - 01.1993
Teaching Fellow
University of North Texas
01.1985 - 01.1987
Bachelor's Degree in Music, Minor in Fine Art
Indiana University, Bloomington
Master's in Piano Performance
University of North Texas
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