Teacher Resume

Nikkol 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 – 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
• 2007 – Present    Member of Central Park Elementary PTO, Aberdeen, WA·     ·        
  
• 2006 – Present  Member of the Sons of Italy, Amerigo Vespucci, Lodge #1814, Aberdeen, WA      
                                  Current Treasurer:Past Chaplain; Past Treasurer; 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; Current PR chair; Past Secretary
• 2005 – 2007      Pacific Peaks Girl Scout Council, Daisy Girl Scout Leader for Troop #945, Aberdeen
  
• 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, 
·         Nov 2013          Solo performance at Music Teacher Showcase, 7th Street Theatre,  
·         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,
·         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 Annual Spring Concert
·         2005 – Present Perform solo pieces & duets with students at Daniels Music Studio Annual Christmas Concert
·         1989 – Present 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