Every student deserves
a music education that helps
them discover music is theirs

Bachelor of Music in Music Education

Saigon University, Saigon, Vietnam

Master of Music in Music Education (with Georgia Educator Teaching Certification – Music P–12)

Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, USA

Ph.D. in Music Education

Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA

Music Producer

at Yan TV Entertainment, Saigon, Vietnam

• Collaborated with directors, clients, and creative teams to develop the musical concept for TV commercials.
• Selected appropriate music tracks and created original compositions to align with commercial themes and target audiences.
• Oversaw the music production budget, ensuring costs stayed within the allocated amount.
• Hired and managed musicians, vocalists, and other talent for recording sessions.
• Supervised recording sessions, ensuring high-quality audio production.
• Worked with sound engineers to edit, mix, and finalize music tracks for commercial use.

Music Teacher

at Vietnam Australia International School, Saigon, Vietnam

• Instructed students through lectures, discussions, visual aids, and other effective teaching methods for students to understand.
• Taught all students in grades K-4.
• Prepared the lessons and outlined to use in class that effectively cover the material.
• Administered various types of assessments to monitor student's performance, behavior, and other issues.
• Attended faculty meetings and school training sessions.

Music Teacher

at Chu Van An Public School, Saigon, Vietnam

• Instructed students through lectures, discussions, visual aids, and other effective teaching methods for students to understand.
• Taught all students in grades K-8.
• Prepared the lessons and outlined to use in class that effectively cover the material.
• Administered various types of assessments to monitor student's performance, behavior, and other issues.
• Attended faculty meetings and school training sessions.

Music Teacher – SmartLab Facilitator

at St. Peter Claver Catholic School, Decatur, GA, USA

• Coached students on lab hardware/software (e.g., Launch Pad, Robot Master), guided projects.
• Collaborated with faculty, students, and parents to explain SmartLab capabilities and usage.
• Taught K–8 music, served as primary liturgical accompanist, and recruited/rehearsed with cantors.
• Planned engaging elementary music curriculum (history, instruments, liturgy, singing).
• Provided high-quality liturgical music in the Catholic tradition for a Catholic School.
• Instructed students through lectures, discussions, and effective teaching methods.
• Developed music curricula, prepared lesson plans, and supported fellow music teachers.
• Guided students in practicing and performing music for school events.
• Played piano/keyboard accompaniment for vocal classes and groups.
• Prepared for solo performances, rehearsals, and school events.

Music Director

at Slaton Church, Slaton, TX, USA

• Led weekly rehearsals and directed the church choir during services, ensuring high-quality vocal performances and cohesive musical presentations.
• Curated and arranged a diverse selection of music for services and special events, tailoring selections to fit liturgical themes and congregational preferences.
• Accompanied choir and congregational singing on the piano during services and rehearsals, providing musical support and enhancing worship experiences.
• Worked closely with pastoral staff and worship leaders to integrate music into the overall worship service, aligning musical selections with sermon themes and liturgical elements.
• Planned and executed musical elements for church events, including seasonal services, holiday celebrations, and community outreach programs.
• Provided guidance and mentorship to choir members and other musicians.

Director of Music Education

at Diocese of Arlington, St. Louis School, Alexandria, VA, USA

• Lead and oversee the Pre-K–8 music education program, including curriculum, instruction, choral programming, performances, and program development.
• Develop and evaluate a comprehensive Pre-K–8 music curriculum aligned with academic standards, student development, and school objectives.
• Teach music classes from Pre-K through Grade 8, covering musicianship, music theory, performance, appreciation, and ensemble skills.
• Direct and develop the school choir program, overseeing repertoire, rehearsals, vocal instruction, performances, and concert production.
• Serve as pianist and organist for school Masses, liturgies, concerts, ceremonies, and major school events.
• Plan and coordinate musical programming and performances in collaboration with administrators, faculty, clergy, and parish leadership.
• Establish program goals, assessment practices, performance standards, and long-term strategies to support continuous program improvement.
• Manage music program operations and resources, including scheduling, repertoire, instruments, technology, equipment, and performance logistics.

Music Education Lecturer - Collaborative Pianist

at College of Culture and Arts, Saigon, Vietnam

• Taught music theory classes, piano classes, piano pedagogy classes, modern band classes.
• Assisted instructional personnel by playing accompaniment for pupils in vocal classes, vocal groups, in preparation for solo performances, rehearsals, and any performances.
• Assisted voice professor in preparing instructional materials.
• Listened to recorded musical arrangements and adapted the arrangements to piano accompaniment.

Johnny Mercer Scholar-Graduate Research Assistant

at Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, USA

• Taught, designed, and delivered an extended curriculum unit focusing on early American popular music history (1900-1950).
• Developed curriculum units for music teachers, emphasizing elements of the Great American Songbook and popular music.
• Collaborated with the Georgia State University Library and the Johnny Mercer Foundation to create and integrate educational resources for teaching American popular music history.
• Assisted in designing digital teaching materials and curriculum resources, leveraging primary source materials from the Mercer Collection at the Georgia State University Library.

Part-Time Instructor

at Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX, USA

• Taught three undergraduate courses each semester, ensuring alignment with the teaching discipline.
• Planned and organized instruction to maximize student learning.
• Fostered the development of communication skills and higher-order thinking through relevant student assignments.
• Contributed to the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectives.
• Provided tech support and utilized MusicFirst, Soundtrap, Blackboard, professional Digital Audio Workstations (DAW), and instruments for student instruction.