Mini Mandarin Musicians
Mellow Melody Makers
Yi-Ting grew up in Taiwan and studied piano and flute from a young age. After serving as a music specialist and classroom teacher in Taiwanese primary schools for several years, she decided to study abroad and obtained teaching experience in higher education during and after her doctoral program. She had also presented research papers and workshops at several major conferences in the US, Canada, Mexico, Greece, China and Taiwan.
Yi-Ting is interested in exploring different cultures and getting to know friends from various backgrounds. After moving to the UK, Yi-Ting has started her music studio and provides flute, music theory and piano tuitions. She appreciates the opportunity of playing music with friends and has also played in various ensembles, including the University of Warwick Symphony Orchestra. In addition, she continues teaching music for young children in group and private settings.
Yi-Ting enjoys musically and intellectually interacting with students at different levels, and has learned tremendously from them. She has used eclectic pedagogical approaches to teach music and Mandarin, and often found ways to apply technology to her teaching. She values each student’s individual development and often listens to their needs so as to provide suitable ways to facilitate their learning.
​Education
Ph.D in Music Education, The Pennsylvania State University, US
Master in Music Education, The Michigan State University, US
Bachelor in Music Education, National Taipei University of Education, Taiwan
Certificates
Arts Award Discover & Explore Advisers
Arts Award Training Team, Trinity College London
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Teaching Mandarin as a Second Language
National Changhua University of Education, Taiwan
Teaching Music from a Global Perspective
Penn State Outreach Continuing Education, US
Teaching Training for Suzuki Flute Book I
Suzuki Association of the Americas, US
Mastership Early Childhood Music, Level One
The Gordon Institute for Music Learning, US
Primary School Teaching Certificate
Ministry of Education, Taiwan
Teaching Experience
I Higher Education Teaching
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music and Humanities, National Changhua University of Education, Taiwan (2014)
Adjunct Assistant Professor of World Music Appreciation, National Changhua University of Education, Taiwan; Feng Chia University, Taiwan (2013 )
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Instructor of Music for the Elementary Classroom Teacher, The Pennsylvania State University, US (2008-2011)
Teaching assistant of Fundamentals of MIDI and Digital Audio, The Pennsylvania State University, US (2007-2011)
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Teaching assistant of Science of Music, and History of Electroacoustic Music, The Pennsylvania State University, US (2007-2011)
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Teaching assistant of Woodwind Technique I, The Pennsylvania State University, US (2010, 2008 )
Teaching assistant of Care and Nurture of the Young Singing Voice, The Pennsylvania State University, US (2008)
II Primary School Teaching
Chief of Curriculum and Instruction Section, Music specialist and classroom teacher. DungShan Elementary School, Changhua County, Taiwan (2002-2014 )
Classroom teacher and music ensemble teacher DaHan Elementary School, Changhua County, Taiwan (2001-2002)
III Early Childhood Music Teaching
Instructor, Mini Mandarin Musician (Enhanced DBS clearance.)
Kenilworth, Warwickshire, UK
(2015- Present )
Instructor, Early Childhood Music Class, Community School, Changhua City, Taiwan (2007, 2012- 2013)
Assistant teacher, “Musicians All!”- Early Childhood Music, The Music Academy,
State College, PA, US (2008-2011 )
Assistant teacher, Early Childhood Music Class, Michigan State University Community Music School, US (2004-2005 )