TEACHER CARMINA is a music educator who loves kids and has a passion for teaching and learning. She studied at the University of Santo Tomas Conservatory of Music, where she honed her skills in violin as her major instrument and piano as her minor instrument. She furthered her studies by taking up a master’s degree at the Philippine Women’s University, focusing on a music teaching approach called “Kodály Approach.” She is affiliated with the Philippine Suzuki Association and Kodály Society of the Philippines. She is a Certified Kodály Teacher. She also took Suzuki Violin Method Teacher Trainings for Books 1, 2 and 3 with Dr. Lan Ku Chen and Hoei Tsu Chen.
She is a Licensed Teacher, and started as a classroom music teacher in an international school where she stayed for five years. She then continued teaching part-time in reputable schools. In addition, she has also played with a number of local performing groups – orchestras (UST Symphony Orchestra, Manila Symphony Orchestra), chamber, and various groups.
Right now, she is into what she loves and enjoys – teaching kids about music. Most of her students are ages four and above. She strongly believes that anyone can learn anything, especially music, with a nurturing environment, guidance and love.
TEACHING EXPERIENCES
Music Educator, Freelance
Teaches violin and piano performance to children ages 5 and up
Plans and develops personalized lesson plans according to each students' goal, need and development
Have organized nine recitals, four of which were online, where students have showcased and celebrated what they have learned over a period of time
Prepares students for Suzuki Violin Book Examinations and ABRSM Performance Examinations
Teaches Music and Movement classes to children ages 1 to 5 in partnership with Camp Jam Performing Arts School
October 2019 - March 2020
Music and Movement (Dalcroze) Teacher, Part-time
Children's Talent Education Center, Greenhills
Taught Music and Movement to preschoolers using Dalcroze method
January 2018 - June 2018
Upper Primary Music Teacher, Part-time
Everest Academy Manila
Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans for Grades 6 to 12 classes, administered assessments and analyzed student performance
June 2012 - June 2017
Primary Music Teacher, Full-time
Domuschola International School
Developed and implemented daily and unit lesson plans for Nursery to Grade 8 classes, administered assessments and analyzed student performance (recently handled K-2)
Developed a curriculum map that follow the IB PYP Arts Scope and Sequence and the Department of Education Scope and Sequence in an inquiry approach
Was part of the team when the school had an IB PYP Evaluation in 2015
Conceptualized and prepared students’ Year End Production
Club Moderator
2012 - Voice Club
2013 - Music Ensemble Club
2014 to 2017 - School Band; won first place (2015) and first runner up (2016) in the band competition organized by the MISAA (Manila International Schools Athletics Association)
EDUCATION
Masters in Music Education, Emphasis on Kodaly Approach
Philippine Women's University
2007-2012
Bachelor of Music Major in Music Education, Emphasizing in Violin
University of Santo Tomas
2003-2007
Secondary Education
Christian Academy of Manila
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
Licensed Professional Teacher
PRC No. 1155303
Kodaly Society of the Philippines
Member
Philippine Suzuki Association
Member
TRAININGS AND SEMINARS ATTENDED
Teacher Training: Suzuki Music Method for Violin, Book 3
Asia Region Suzuki Association, Online
April 2022
Teacher Training: Suzuki Music Method for Violin, Book 2
Asia Region Suzuki Association, Online
January 2020
Teacher Training: Suzuki Music Method for Violin, Book 3
Philippine Suzuki Association, Greenhills Music Studio
January 2020
Introduction to the Suzuki Method: Where Love is Deep
Philippine Suzuki Association, Greenhills Music Studio
November 2018
Sing + Play + Dance: The Dalcroze Method
Asia Region Suzuki Association, Online
July 2018
7th Asia Region Suzuki Conference
Asia Region Suzuki Association, Treston International College, Taguig, Metro Manila
February/April 2017
Differentiation Workshop, Ms. Ma. Cecilia Salvan
Domuschola International School, Pasig City, Metro Manila
April 2016
Musicianship IV
Kodaly Society of the Philippines, Philippine Women’s University, Manila
February 2016
Music and Inquiry (Category 3)
International Baccalaureate Organization, Renaissance College, Hong Kong
April 2015
Kodaly Summer Certificate Course (Level 3)
Kodaly Society of the Philippines, College of Music, University of the Philippines, Quezon City, Metro Manila
October 2014
Action Workshop (PYP, Category 2), Mr. Glen Davies
International Baccalaureate Organization
Domuschola International School, Pasig City, Metro Manila
July 2014
Preparing Todays Students for their World, Ms. Helen Morschel
Domuschola International School, Pasig City, Metro Manila
April 2014
Kodaly Summer Certificate Course (Level 2)
Kodaly Society of the Philippines, College of Music, University of the Philippines, Quezon City, Metro Manila
April 2013
Kodaly Summer Certificate Course (Level 1)
Kodaly Society of the Philippines, College of Music, University of the Philippines, Quezon City, Metro Manila
August 2012
Assessment (PYP, Category 2), Mr. Hilton Munro
International Baccalaureate Organization
Domuschola International School, Pasig City, Metro Manila
Orchestra for ASEAN 2019
Kodaly Training
(Musicianship Level 4)
Suzuki Violin Training
(Book 1)
Kodaly Training
(Level 3)