Teacher Resume
Nikkol Wirta-Daniels, Independent Music Teacher & Musician
Member: GHMTA, WSMTA, & MTNA
Experience and Qualifications
- Studies in piano pedagogy and performance at Western Washington University & Grays Harbor College. Piano teachers include: Darlene Nelson, Helena Smith, Judy Reynvaan, Laura Boyer & Dr. Ford Hill
- Extensive experience as a music teacher, using various methods including (but not limited to): Leschetizky Method & the Kodaly Concept
- Private music teacher for 30+ years
- Classical Pianist & Professional Musician for over 35 years
Community & Professional Involvement
- 2014 – 2017 Member, AHS Music Boosters, Aberdeen, WA
- 2012 – 2014 Member of Miller Jr. High PTO, Aberdeen, WA
- 2011 – 2012 Volunteer 5th & 6th Grade Volleyball Coach at Central Park Elementary,
Aberdeen, WA - 2008 – 2012 Member of NNA (National Notary Association)
- 2008 – 2010 Member of Aberdeen First Presbyterian Church Worship Committee, Aberdeen,
WA - 2008 – 2010 Deacon of Aberdeen First Presbyterian Church, Aberdeen, WA
- 2007 – Present Member of Central Park Elementary PTO, Aberdeen, WA· ·
- 2006 – Present Member of the Sons of Italy, Amerigo Vespucci, Lodge #1814, Aberdeen,
WA --- Past Treasurer; Past Chaplain; Past Mistress of Ceremonies - 2005 – Present Member of WSMTA (Washington State Music Teachers Association)
- 2005 – Present Member of MTNA (Music Teachers National Association), Aberdeen
- 2005 – Present Member of GHMTA (Grays Harbor Music Teachers Association) Current
Secretary; Past PR chair; Past Secretary - 2005 – 2007 Pacific Peaks Girl Scout Council, Daisy Girl Scout Leader for Troop #945,
Aberdeen, WA - 1995 – 2011 Choir member of the Aberdeen First Presbyterian Church, Aberdeen
- 1980 – 1988 Girl Scouts – PPGSC, Aberdeen - Earned several awards and badges including
the Silver Award - 1980 – 1985 Volunteer at Salvation Army food bank, Aberdeen
Performances
- Dec 2013 Performed at “A Holiday for Everyone” fundraiser, Aberdeen First Presbyterian
Church, Aberdeen, WA - Nov 2013 Solo performance at Music Teacher Showcase, 7th Street Theatre, Hoquiam, WA
- Aug 2013 Performed at Westport Art Festival vendor dinner & awards, Maritime Museum
- May 2012 Presentation of W.A. Mozart at GHMTA meeting, Presbyterian Church,
- Nov 2011 Performed duet with Glory Haga & solo piece at Music Teacher Showcase at 7th
Street Theatre, Hoquiam, WA - Nov 2010 Black Velvet (IMU2) performance at the SCCC Fundraiser at Aberdeen
Methodist Church, Aberdeen, WA - 2005 – Present Perform solo pieces & duets with students at Daniels Music Studio Christmas &
Spring Recitals - 1989 – 2015 Substitute Pianist for Aberdeen First Presbyterian Church
- 1986 – 1988 Accompanied AHS Choir under direction of Patricia Wilhelms
- 1982 – 1988 Adult Choir & Hand bell Member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church
- 1984 – 1988 Performed in music recitals, auditions/adjudications & competitions through
Laura Boyer's Piano Studio - 1977 – 1983 Performed in music recitals, auditions/adjudications & competitions through
Helena Smith's Piano Studio - 1976 – 1977 Performed in music recitals, auditions/adjudications & competitions through
Darlene Nelson’s Piano Studio - 1975 – 1982 Children’s Choir & Hand bell Member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church
Recognition, Certificates & Awards
- 2012 Daniels Music Studio featured in “Go Go Grays Harbor”
- 2/2005 Employee of the Month - Cascade Recovery, Inc.
- 6/2004 Employee of the Month - Cascade Recovery, Inc.
- 2/2004 Employee of the Month - Cascade Recovery, Inc.
- 2/2003 Employee of the Month - Cascade Recovery, Inc.
- 2000 Legal Secretary Certificate, rcv’d from GHC, Aberdeen, WA
- 2000 Training Certificate of Completion – Medical Terminology
- 1993 Best of the Best Recognition of Outstanding Customer Service Award – Sears
- 1990 Recipient of the Miss Grays Harbor Participant Scholarship
- 1988 Scholarships: Arthur J. Hicks Piano Scholarship, GHMTA Music
Scholarship, WWU Music Scholarship, Kiwanis Bishop Fleet Foundation
Scholarship, Beta Tau of Delta Kappa Gamma Senior Recognition Certificate of
Achievement in Music - 1988 Senior Piano Solo Competition in Timberline, WA – Excellent Rating
- 1988 WSMTA Auditions/Adjudications – Senior Level
- 1987 Masonic Jr. Achievement Award – Music
- 1987 Who’s Who Among American High School Students 2nd Year Award – Music
- 1987 Girl Scouts – PPGSC – Silver Award
- 1987 WSMTA Auditions/Adjudications – Senior Level
- 1987 Who’s Who Among American High School Students Award – Music
- 1986 Senior Piano Solo Competition in Kelso, WA – Superior Rating
- 1986 Certificate for WSMTA Auditions/Adjudications – Senior Level
- 1985 Certificate for WSMTA Auditions/Adjudications – Outstanding Performance
Recognition – Junior Level - 1984 Certificate for WSMTA Auditions/Adjudications – Upper Intermediate Level
- 1983 Certificate for WSMTA Auditions/Adjudications – Lower Intermediate Level
- 1982 Certificate for WSMTA Auditions/Adjudications – Elementary Level
