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
* 2018 – Present After School Program Para Educator at Central Park Elementary
* 2018 – Present PSE Union Representative – Aberdeen High School
* 2018 – Present AVID Team Member – Aberdeen High School
* 2018 – Present PBIS Team Member – Aberdeen High School
* 2018 – Present Special Education Steering Committee (SESC) – Aberdeen School District
* 2018 – Present Emergency Substitute Teacher, Aberdeen School District – Aberdeen High School
* 2018 – Present Transition Services Para Educator – Aberdeen High School
* 2016 – 2018 Contracted Para Educator 1:1, LAP, Title 1, SPED Aberdeen School District
* 2007 – Present Member of Central Park Elementary PTO, Aberdeen, WA· ·
* 2006 – Present Member of the Sons of Italy, Amerigo Vespucci, Lodge #1814, Aberdeen, WA – Board of Trustees
(2018-Present); Past Treasurer (2017-2018); Past Chaplain (2016-17); past Treasurer (2015-2016);
past Mistress of Ceremonies (2014-15); past Trustee (2013-14)
* 2005 – Present Member of WSMTA (Washington State Music Teachers Association)
* 2005 – Present Member of MTNA (Music Teachers National Association)
* 2005 – Present Member of GHMTA (Grays Harbor Music Teachers Association) Past Secretary & Past PR chair
* 2018 AHS Class of 2018 Parent Committee
* 2018 AHS Blue & Gold Classic Dinner & Auction Committee
* 2014 – Present 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
* 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
* 2018 – Present Pianist for Hoquiam Methodist Church
* 2005 – Present Perform solo pieces & duets with students at Daniels Music Studio Christmas & Spring Recitals
* Dec 2013 Performed at “A Holiday for Everyone” fundraiser, Aberdeen First Presbyterian Church, Aberdeen,
* 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
* 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 Studio
* 1977 – 1983 Performed in music recitals, auditions/adjudications & competitions through Helena Smith's Studio
* 1976 – 1977 Performed in music recitals, auditions/adjudications & competitions through Darlene Nelson’s
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
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
* 2018 – Present After School Program Para Educator at Central Park Elementary
* 2018 – Present PSE Union Representative – Aberdeen High School
* 2018 – Present AVID Team Member – Aberdeen High School
* 2018 – Present PBIS Team Member – Aberdeen High School
* 2018 – Present Special Education Steering Committee (SESC) – Aberdeen School District
* 2018 – Present Emergency Substitute Teacher, Aberdeen School District – Aberdeen High School
* 2018 – Present Transition Services Para Educator – Aberdeen High School
* 2016 – 2018 Contracted Para Educator 1:1, LAP, Title 1, SPED Aberdeen School District
* 2007 – Present Member of Central Park Elementary PTO, Aberdeen, WA· ·
* 2006 – Present Member of the Sons of Italy, Amerigo Vespucci, Lodge #1814, Aberdeen, WA – Board of Trustees
(2018-Present); Past Treasurer (2017-2018); Past Chaplain (2016-17); past Treasurer (2015-2016);
past Mistress of Ceremonies (2014-15); past Trustee (2013-14)
* 2005 – Present Member of WSMTA (Washington State Music Teachers Association)
* 2005 – Present Member of MTNA (Music Teachers National Association)
* 2005 – Present Member of GHMTA (Grays Harbor Music Teachers Association) Past Secretary & Past PR chair
* 2018 AHS Class of 2018 Parent Committee
* 2018 AHS Blue & Gold Classic Dinner & Auction Committee
* 2014 – Present 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
* 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
* 2018 – Present Pianist for Hoquiam Methodist Church
* 2005 – Present Perform solo pieces & duets with students at Daniels Music Studio Christmas & Spring Recitals
* Dec 2013 Performed at “A Holiday for Everyone” fundraiser, Aberdeen First Presbyterian Church, Aberdeen,
* 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
* 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 Studio
* 1977 – 1983 Performed in music recitals, auditions/adjudications & competitions through Helena Smith's Studio
* 1976 – 1977 Performed in music recitals, auditions/adjudications & competitions through Darlene Nelson’s
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
