Saki Tanaka

918 S. Maxwell Ter. Apt. F

Bloomington, IN 47401
(614) 633-5599
sakitana@indiana.edu

OBJECTIVE
Enthusiastic and friendly seeking a position as an orchestra director or an assistant orchestra director at
elementary, middle, or high school. Familiar and comfortable with multi-ethnic populations; multilingual, as fluent in English and Japanese. Has worked with low-income school for multiple years.
Excellent performance skills in violin, as well as be able to play viola, cello, and bass.

EDUCATION
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music
Bloomington, IN
Bachelor of Instrumental Music Education focusing on String Instruments
June 2015
Overall GPA 3.6/4.0

EXPERIENCE
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music (Fairview Project)
Bloomington, IN
Large Group Lead Teacher/Small Group Teacher
September 2011-December 2014
Responsible for teaching violin classes for students at Fairview Elementary School in
Bloomington, IN (ranging from first to fourth grades). Duties include: to teach large and small
group classes, creating a curriculum for third and fourth grade classes, and assist with concert
set-ups and running the concert
Indiana University Summer String Academy
Bloomington, IN
Teacher Assistant
June 2013-July 2013 and June 2014-July 2014
Responsible for assisting Dr. Brenda Brenner for Chamber Orchestra, as a part of requirement
for Summer String Academy. Duties include: to determine seating for violin section, to teach
sectionals, and offer private lessons for students
Indiana University Residential Programs and Services
Bloomington, IN
Student Supervisor
August 2012-November 2014

Student supervisor responsible for supervising Gresham Food Court. Duties include: leading
student workers, enforcing health code in order for customers to safely consume foods, and
train student workers as needed

ACTIVITIES
American String Teachers Association
September 2012-Present
Member of ASTA (American String Teachers Association) since 2012; have attended ASTA
National Conference in Louisville, KY in March, 2014