Lee Suan

Music Teacher

54 y/o

Teacher

Live in Malaysia

Nationality Malaysia

Summary

I have obtained Bachelor of Music (Music Composition, piano as main instrument, GPA 3.70), Master of Arts (Ethnomusicology) from University of Hawaii at Manoa, USA. I have had more than 18 years of teaching experiences in professional music institutions, international school and universities. I have taught music in the Early Childhood Division, Primary & High School as well as the Universities for more than 18 years. The subjects I have taught include Music subject (Early Childhood, Primary & High School), Music Enrichment (Early Childhood & Primary), Music Theory (Primary & High School, University), Music History (Primary & High School, University), Aural Training (University), Choir, Keyboard, Piano, Recorder, Djembe Drums/Percussions, Music Arranging & Composing, World Music & Culture, Asian Music & Culture, Ethnomusicology, Thesis & Research Writing etc. I am familiar with music apps such as Garage Band, Finale, Sibelius, MuseScore, Audacity, Noteflight.

Work experience

Music Teacher
Singapore (Cambodia) International Academy
2019.08-Current
(6 years)
1. Teaching music in Early Childhood, Primary & Lower Secondary School. 2. Writing Music Curriculum based on Cambridge and American music curriculum. 3. Writing Music Scheme of Work and Lesson Plans 4. Prepare music assessments and exam papers 5. Communicate with parents regarding the progress of students 6. Coaching students in music ensembles, dances & movements, music skits, percussions performances, body percussions and other music performances for events and celebrations within and outside the school.
Ethnomusicology/Music Lecturer
University Malaysia Kelantan
2014.06-2018.07
(4 years)
1. Teaching Music Aesthetics and Appreciation, World Culture & Ethnic Music, Music Research Methodology, Thesis Writing 2. Design Academic Curriculum and Write Scheme of Work/Lesson Plans 3. Conduct Ethnic Music & Cultural Research 4. Writing Articles & Books for publications 5. Write and apply for music research grants 6. Supervise students in thesis writing 7. Prepare exam papers, marking papers and writing students academic reports 8. Present research papers in national and international conferences
Music/Ethnomusicology Lecturer
UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2013.02-2016.04
(3 years)
1. Teaching Ethnomusicology, Music History, World Music, music research methodology, thesis writing 2. Design Academic Curriculum and Write Scheme of Work/Lesson Plans 3. Conduct Ethnic Music & Cultural Research 4. Writing Articles & Books for publications 5. Write and apply for music research grants 6. Supervise students in thesis writing 7. Prepare exam papers, marking papers, music assessments and writing students academic reports 8. Present research papers in national and international conferences 9. Supervise and train students in music ensembles, music arranging & composing, and other music performances
Music/Ethnomusicology Lecturer
University Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
2007.04-2013.02
(6 years)
1. Teaching Ethnomusicology, Borneo Music Seminar, World Music & Culture, Music Research Methodology, Thesis Writing, Aural Training, Choir, Piano, Music Recitals & Ensembles 2. Design Academic Curriculum and Write Scheme of Work/Lesson Plans 3. Conduct Ethnic Music & Cultural Research 4. Writing Articles & Books for publications 5. Write and apply for music research grants 6. Supervise students in thesis writing 7. Prepare exam papers, marking papers, music assessments and writing students academic reports 8. Present research papers in national and international conferences 9. Coach and train students in music ensembles, piano recitals, choir and other music performances

Educational experience

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Ethnomusicology
1996.09-2000.12
(4 years)
GPA 3.70
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Music Composition
1993.09-1996.06
(3 years)
GPA 3.63 (Distinction)