Sarah Ang

National University of Singapore Sociology and Geography graduate

Singapore

About

Throughout my 12 years of formal education, I only had one goal. I wanted to be a teacher. At 8, I saw how my flute teacher could go to Universal Studios every other day. I thought to myself “This is so cool! If only I could have a life like that”, and so I wanted to be a flute teacher. At 16, I fell in love with History. At the same time, I was inspired by my History teacher who worked tirelessly to give us extra consultations and mark the extra work we did. Even those of us who were never at consultations were at hers. I thought to myself “This dedication is admirable, I want to inspire lives too”, and so I wanted to be a History teacher. Nothing really worked out exactly how I wanted it to. At 15, I gave flute lessons to an 8 year-old, but her parents wanted her to focus on dance and stopped her lessons. At 17, I started teaching music theory to another 8 year-old. It wasn’t the flute, but it was successful. She completed her grading examinations. At 19, I took up a teaching internship in a primary school. I was teaching many subjects but History, but it was fun. Entering university was an eye-opener. It broadened my worldview and showed me how much there was for me to explore. Now, I seek to contribute to the betterment of lives in any possible way, no matter whose.

Experience

  • Principal Dizi Player at Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra
    Oct 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 10 mos

    Principal Player for 2022-2025 Concert Season SNYCO x SCO "Legacy II 承 II" Concert 2024 | Flautist (May - Jul 2024) SNYCO20 "Ascend 腾“ Concert 2023 | Flautist (Oct - Dec 2023) SNYCO20 "Legacy 承" Concert 2023 | Flautist (May - July 2023) Hsinchu Chinese Music Camp 2023 | SNYCO Representative Flautist (July 2023) SNYCO20 "Friendship 谊" Concert 2023 | Flautist (Jan - March 2023) Ding Yi Chinese Chamber Music Festival 2022 | Flautist (Nov - Dec 2022) SNYCO "Musical Voyage 乐逍遥" Concert 2022 | Flautist (Jan - March 2022) Mediacorp Lunar New Year 2022 Countdown Concert | Flautist (Dec 2021 - Jan 2022) SNYCO "First Step 启航" Concert 2021 | Flautist (Oct - Dec 2021)

  • Project Executive Intern at Trinax
    Aug 2024 - Oct 2024 · 3 mos

  • Coding Educator at Coding Lab
    May 2022 - Jul 2022 · 3 mos

    Teaching Scratch to primary school students Conducting weekly classes during school terms, full-week and full-day school holiday programmes for primary school students Supported in developing a new website for Coding Lab Global Designed aforementioned website’s interface

  • Teaching Intern at YMCA of Singapore
    Jan 2021 - Jul 2021 · 7 mos

    Led two distinct classes of both around 24 children each. Guided students with homework of all subjects. Guided them with their preparation for their school's weekly English and Chinese language spelling test Led in-class activities as part of our after-school care curriculum Led outdoor activities and ensured the safety of all the children Designed learning plans for character and citizenship education and other occasions such as mothers’ day Designed sample artworks for the students’ reference for the “Great Artist” programme

  • Administrator at The Sixth String
    Nov 2018 - Jan 2019 · 3 mos

    Settlement of students’ fees and all payment related matters Put up posts for music lessons and sale of instruments online Opening and closing of the school Upkeep of school premise and ensure the place is always tidy Occasionally help out in/ with music lessons as well as other programmes the school organizes, such as teaching a group of children how to play the guitar (engaged by external organisations)