Christine Saw Van Riper, M.M.

Tutor specifically for mathematics and English

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About me
Soprano, Vocal & Piano Instructor
Education
- University of Miami
  2004 - 2004
  NA Music
  Activities and Societies: participated in master classes, studying with different voice teachers and new American & European vocal coaches/conductors University of Miami Frost School of Music at Salzburg summer programVoice instructor: Jerry Siena,
- UC Irvine
  2000 - 2002
  Undergraduate studies Biological Sciences & Music
  Activities and Societies: UC Irvine Choir, Newsong's the Edge, Campus Crusade for Christ
- Chapman University
  2002 - 2005
  Bachelor of Music Vocal Performance
  Activities and Societies: Opera Chapman, Chapman University Choir Voice instructor: Christina Dahlin, M.F.A.Vocal coach: James MyersOpera Chapman Director: Peter Atherton, D.M.A.Chapman Choir Conductor/School of Music Dean: William Hall, D.M.A.
- Boston Conservatory at Berklee
  2007 - 2009
  Master of Music Vocal Performance
  Activities and Societies: Boston Conservatory Women's Chorus Voice instructor: Rebecca Folsom, D.M.A.Vocal coach: Damien Francoeur-Krzyzek, M.M, A.D.Women's Chorus conductor: Miguel Felipe, D.F.A.
Experience
- Homework House
  Oct 2003 - Apr 2004
  Tutor specifically for mathematics and English
  Math & English private tutor, provide attention to students of middle to senior high school struggling in any subjects, discuss with students what as happened in school even in their homes, and reminding each student that they are capable of doing more than they think.
- Merck
  Jan 2006 - Jun 2006
  Front Desk Receptionist/Field Support Secretary
  Greeted visitors, answered phones, administrative assistance for region directors, distributed mail for central pacific region.
- MVP Micro
  Aug 2006 - Oct 2006
  Administrative Assistant
  Administrative Assistant focused on purchasing. Create open sales order and purchase order reports daily, search and cross-reference obsolete electronic parts, create inventory report hourly, calculating commission for sales department, collections, interview potential company hire candidates, assist the CEO with personal tasks.
- Coast IRB
  Oct 2006 - Aug 2007
  Close Out Coordinator I
  kept it communication with pharmaceutical sites that reported data is accurate and complete before the site may be considered finished with the drug study, sent notification to sites when drug study closed.
- Christ Community Chinese Alliance Church
  Nov 2009 - Nov 2009
  Guest Lecturer for Vocal Workshop
  Answer inquiries about terminology describing vocal techniques. Provide vocalise for warm-ups and correcting technique problems. Critique the choir regarding diction, musicality, etc.
- Livermore Valley Opera
  Jan 2010 - Mar 2010
  Chorister
  Johann Strauss's Die Fledermaus.
- 24 Hour Fitness
  Nov 2010 - Jun 2011
  Group X Instructor
  Turbo Kickboxing Instructor - a pre-choreographed format for a group cardio workout
- Livermore Valley Opera
  Jan 2011 - Mar 2011
  Cucina of Madame Butterfly & Chorus Member
  Puccini's Madama Butterfly
- Livermore Valley Opera
  Aug 2012 - Oct 2012
  Chorister
  La Boheme
- Livermore Valley Opera
  Jan 2013 - Mar 2013
  Chorister
  La Traviata
- Lynda McManus Piano Company
  Jul 2013 - Jun 2016
  Piano & Voice Instructor
  Provide private lessons, educate individuals of various levels in piano performance & voice, and theory. We hold bi annual studio recitals.
- Self Employed Musician/Music Instructor
  Jun 2016 - Jul 2017
  Voice Instructor
- Yamaha Music School Cerritos
  Jan 2017 - Jul 2017
  Voice Instructor
- Lynda McManus Piano Company
  Aug 2017 - Dec 2024
  Voice and Piano Instructor
  Company joined San Ramon Academy of Music
- San Ramon Academy of Music
  Jan 2025 - now
  Piano and Voice Teacher
Licenses & Certifications
- Music Teacher Association of California
  Apr 2016
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Christine Saw Van Riper, M.M.
  Third place NATS LA Chapter Sep 2004 Apprentice Division
Volunteer Experience
- Lifegroup leader High School Ministry
  Issued by Cornerstone Fellowship on Sept 2013
  Associated with Christine Saw Van Riper, M.M.
- Preschool Teacher
  Issued by Cornerstone Fellowship on Jan 2024
  Associated with Christine Saw Van Riper, M.M.
- Backlot (Elementary) Children's Ministry Classroom Leader
  Issued by Cornerstone Fellowship on Aug 2011
  Associated with Christine Saw Van Riper, M.M.