Amanda Zhu

Cellist, Music Educator, Conductor and Radio presenter. Give me any platform to be myself and be creative, and I'll take it!

Singapore, Singapore

About

Result-driven professional cellist, conductor & music educator with 8 years experience in running a teaching studio. Experience in business & entrepreneurship, marketing, public relations, communications and administrative work. Resourceful with a solid work ethic; a well-organised and committed professional, always keen to learn, fast to adapt and strong attention to detail. Professional emcee, host and voice talent for corporate and music events.

Experience

  • Mediacorp Pte Ltd (Singapore)
    • Producer Presenter
      Nov 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

      Host of Lunch Treats - Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm on Symphony 924. To plan and execute quality and engaging radio shows daily. Host interviewees and podcast guests. Production of trailers and liners for various station programs, on-air contests, and sponsored concerts. Pre-planning, execution and management of external on-site event and concerts. Hosting services for on-site events and concerts. Content creation - photo and video editing for Instagram and Facebook. Social Media Management - liaising with followers and viewing audiences to create engagement. Liaising and maintaining relationships with sponsors & clients for timely giveaways and events.

    • Radio Presenter for Symphony 924
      Jan 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 7 mos

      Weekend radio presenter for the national classical music radio channel, Symphony 924.

  • Singapore American School (7 yrs 9 mos)
    • Substitute Music Teacher
      Nov 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 9 mos

      Substitute teacher for elementary through to high school music. Plan and execute lessons based on original teacher's curriculum and learning objectives. Lesson content include basic music theory and practical instrumental skills for beginners. Focus on repertoire, stylish playing and ensemble musicianship for advanced students through to high schoolers. Responsible for all home-based administrative matters. I also help to facilitate and navigate students’ through all other academic and social environments, and deal with behavioural issues.

    • Middle School Cello Tutor
      Nov 2018 - May 2024 · 5 yrs 7 mos

      Assisted in Beginner Strings Class for Grade 6 students. Taught bow-hold, basic cello techniques to cello students. Instrument check. Curriculum-based. Small group teaching.

    • IASIS Adjudicator
      Nov 2018 - Feb 2024 · 5 yrs 4 mos

      Assessed technical ability, musicality, and instrument proficiency of candidates around Southeast Asia. Liaised with adjudicating panel from around the world. Planning and executing masterclasses for IASAS candidates.

  • Music Educator - Piano and Cello at Amanda's Cello Studio
    Jan 2013 - Present · 13 yrs 7 mos

    Teacher of piano and cello - students include international and local students, between the ages of 4 to 18, and adult students. Lesson planning and execution - technical instrumental skills, aural skills, sight-reading skills, music theory skills. Piano accompanist responsibilities to put repertoires into context. Student management in small group lessons. Established communication and feedback with parents about their child’s progress. Responsible for all admin work. Social Media Content creation for marketing and publicity.

  • Peripatetic Music Teacher at Dulwich International School Singapore, Canadian International School Singapore
    Feb 2020 - Oct 2021 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Conductor at Kids' Philharmonic Orchestra
    Dec 2018 - Aug 2021 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    Conductor of newly established chamber orchestras - KPO Star and KPO talent. In charge of repertoire selection and programme planning. Directs rehearsals and conducts concerts.