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20 Godstone Road, apt.307, Toronto, ON, Canada M2J3C5 E-mail: vanesyan@gmail.com Phone: (647)242-1698 Web site: http://aavanesyan.iweb.bsu.edu
Summary of Qualifications/Areas of expertise
· 15-years teaching experience in elementary, secondary and higher educational system · 6-years senior-level administrative experience · Excellent team player, optimistic, creative, hardworking, committed to professional development Language Proficiency: Fluent: Armenian, Russian, and English Intermediate: German, Ukrainian
Education
2006 –2007 Ball State University Muncie, IN, USA Pending Doctor of Arts in Piano Performance Minor: Chamber music and Accompaniment GPA: 3.97/ 4.00
2002 – 2004 Ball State University Muncie, IN, USA Master of Arts in Executive Development for Public Service Minor: Adult and Community Education GPA: 3.97/ 4.00
1991 – 1993 Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory Yerevan, Armenia Post Graduate Degree in Piano (MS) GPA: 3.99/ 4.00
1986 – 1991 Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory Yerevan, USSR Diploma in Piano Performance, Teaching, and Accompaniment Pedagogical Practice Honors Diploma GPA: 4.00/ 4.00
1975 – 1986 Yerevan Tchaikovsky School for Gifted Children Yerevan, USSR Honors Diploma Silver Medal
Work Experience
2007– up to date Royal Conservatory of Music Toronto, ON Glenn Gould School Young Artists Performance Academy Accompanist\
2007– up to date Mississauga School of Music Toronto, ON Piano Teacher
2007– up to date Russian School of Music Toronto, ON Piano teacher
2006 – 2007 Ball State University Muncie, IN, USA School of Music Doctoral Teaching Assistant Teaching Group Piano classes and private graduate students, accompanying
2004 – 2006 Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory Yerevan, Armenia Piano Performance Department Assistant Professor
2004 - 2006 American Graduates Association Yerevan, Armenia Executive Director
2004 - 2006 Yerevan State University of Theatre and Cinematography Yerevan, Armenia Lecturer of Management in Arts; Music Education
2004 - 2006 Eurasia International University Yerevan, Armenia Lecturer of Public Relations Management in Arts
2003 – 2004 Ball State University Muncie, IN, USA Department of Educational Studies Graduate Assistant
July 2003 Center for Organizational Resources Muncie, IN, USA Intern, project coordinator
1998 – 2002 Avan High School Yerevan, Armenia Head of the Music Department
1994 – 2002 Yerevan Komitas State Conservatory Yerevan, Armenia Assistant Professor
1991 – 1996 Sayat-Nova Music School Yerevan, Armenia Piano Teacher, Accompanist
Recitals
· Solo piano and chamber music recitals in Armenia, Russia, Georgia, and USA · Collaborative recitals and auditions with voice, string, percussion, brass, and woodwind · Harpsichord ensemble recitals · Organ church music performances
Publications
Vanesyan, A. (2005). Publishing editor, Edvard Mirzoyan “ Fragments”. This 400 page book contains recollections by Edvard Mirzoyan, a distinguished Armenian composer, teacher, musical and public figure of the post-Khachaturian’s generation. Yerevan, Armenia
Vanesyan, A. (Fall 2004). How Armenia Sounds in the State of Indiana, U.S.A., Scholar Forum, N.9, the Journal of the Open Society Institute’s Network Scholarship programs
Vanesyan, A. & Vanesyan, V. (March 2004). New Teacher Connection, Ask the Teacher Across the Hall: Secrets for leaving good plans for substitute teachers. Phi Delta Kappa International, Bloomington, IN.
Vanesyan, A. (2002). Editor, Monograph of A. Budaghyan about Villy Mokazyan (the famous Armenian violinist). Yerevan, Armenia
Vanesyan, A. (2002). Literature Editor, A. Budaghyan K.S. Saradgev (Saradgyan) and the Moscow Saradgev Amateur Symphony Orchestra. Yerevan, Armenia
Fellowships/Assistantships/Awards
· The Edmund Muskie/Freedom Support Act Graduate Fellowship, sponsored by the US Government. · Doctoral Assistantship –School of Music, Ball State University, Muncie, IN. · Civic Education Project Teaching Fellowship, Support for Community Outreach and University Teaching, Open Society Institute, 2005-2006. · Graduate Assistantship – Educational Studies Department, Ball State University, Muncie, IN. · International Professional of 2005, International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England · Award “Use of Culture as Peace Conveyor” by Armenian National Academy for academic contribution in the nomination of peace making process.
Financed grants proposals
· "Electoral Education in the context of upcoming elections in Armenia" funded by the US Embassy Small Democracy Grants program · “Creation of Alumni Resource Center in Yerevan, Armenia” funded by the US Embassy in Armenia · “The Challenges of New Repertoire” funded by the OARSP at Ball State University, IN, USA · “Curriculum Development” at the Support for Community Outreach and University Teaching Project Proposal, funded by US Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Conferences/Workshops/Presentations
· Presentation at the conference on current educational issues, Sinaia, Romania, February 2006. · Participation at the seminar on “Democracy Building in Armenia – New Challenges”, Yerevan, Armenia, March 2005. · Participation in the workshop of Curriculum Resource Center of Central European University, Higher Education Training Session in Yerevan, Armenia, October 27-29, 2005 · Presentation at Caucasus Winter Retreat, Academic Fellowship Program, OSI, Gudauri, Georgia, February, 2005. · Presentation at the International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX) Ninth Annual Educational Information Fair, Yerevan, Armenia, October, 2004. http://www.bsu.edu/international/article/0,2338,221661-12040-37937,00.html · Participation in Edmund S. Muskie Program Workshop, Washington, DC, USA. June 2004. · Participation at 44th Annual Adult Education Research Conference, San Francisco, CA. June 2003. · Participation in a Decade of New Leaders and Partnerships in Eurasia. Washington, DC. September 2002.
Personal information
Married, has two children
References
James Helton – Associate Professor of Music Performance – Piano, Ball State University, Muncie, IN, USA, phone: (765) 285-5517, mobile (765) 215-5028, jhelton@bsu.edu
Lory E. Rhoden - D. M. A., N. C. T. M., Coordinator of Piano Pedagogy and Group Piano, Associate Professor of Music Performance, Ball State University, Muncie, IN, USA, phone:(765) 285-5449, lrhoden@bsu.edu
Erwin Mueller – Professor of Music, Ball State University, Muncie, IN, USA, phone: (765) 285-5506, emueller@bsu.edu
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