SAKI TANAKA

4807 Pine Ridge Dr. | Columbus, IN 47201 | (614) 633-5599 | sakitana@indiana.edu

EDUCATION
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, 2015
Bloomington, IN
Bachelor of Instrumental Music Education focusing on String Instruments
Overall GPA 3.6/4.0
Columbus East High School, 2010
Columbus, IN
Honors High School Diploma

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2015
Lynhurst 7th and 8th Grade Center, Student Teacher
Indianapolis, IN
Responsible for co-teaching orchestra classes at Lynhurst 7th and 8th Grade Center with Kristen Vance; other
responsibilities include: preparing for Solo and Ensemble or contests, assisting Amy Noble at Ben Davis High
School
2011-2014
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music (Fairview Project)
Large Group Lead Teacher / Small Group Teacher
Bloomington, IN
Responsible for teaching violin classes for students at Fairview Elementary School in Bloomington (ranging from
first to fourth grades); duties include: teaching large and small group classes, creating a curriculum for third and
fourth grade classes, and assisting with concert set-ups and running the concert
2013-2014
Indiana University Summer String Academy, Teacher Assistant
Bloomington, IN
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 sectional, and offer private lessons for
students

OTHER EXPERIENCE
2012-2014
Indiana University Residential Programs and Services, Student Supervisor
Bloomington, IN
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

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

REFERENCE
Available upon request