Angela Owyang Koval

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science (Honor Roll, 2022 - present)

Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR. 

Doctor of Musical Arts (January 2014) 

The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.  

• Major: Piano Performance (Advisor: Dr. John Milbauer)

• Double Minor: Media and Theater Arts (Advisor: Dr. Mary Beth Haralovich)

• Dissertation Title: The Influence of Cinematic Elements in Pierre Jodlowski’s Works Based on Colour  

Master of Music, Piano Performance  (Dean's List - December 2009) 

San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA. 

Bachelor of Music, Piano Performance (December 2008) 

San Francisco State University, San Francisco, CA. 

Bachelor of Arts (Transferred to SFSU) 

Cal State University East Bay, Hayward, CA.

CERTIFICATIONS

Microcredential in Programming Fundamentals (2023)

Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.

Secondary Teaching Certificate (2016 - 2017 - all courses complete except practicum)

Pima Community College, Tucson, AZ. 

SKILLS

Programming:  C, Python, JavaScript, JSX, Data Structures, Node, React, MongoDB, Express, GitHub

Design: HTML, CSS, Adobe Creative Suite

Software: Google Workplace, Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, Canvas, Augusoft Lumens, Agiloft, Ariett, Sage Intacct, GoFast, PERCii, MODX, SurveyMonkey, Mailchimp, Airtable, Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro

Operations: program management, budgeting, vendor procurement, contracting, event planning, educational administration

Languages: English (native proficiency), Mandarin (bilingual proficiency), French (elementary proficiency)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Auxiliary Program Manager/Dean of Students - BASIS Independent Schools (2019-2021)

Auxiliary Program Manager, Fremont Elementary School Campus


Dean of Students, Fremont Middle School Campus


Executive Administrative Assistant/Coordinator - San Francisco Unified School District (2017-2019)


Assistant to the Superintendent, Office of the Superintendent


Communications Assistant/ArtsCenter Coordinator, Office of Communications and Strategic Partnerships


Teaching Artist - Tucson Unified School District (2015 - 2017)


Teaching Artist for Opening Minds through the Arts Program 


Graduate Teaching Assistant/Research Associate -  The University of Arizona (2011-2013)


Graduate Teaching Assistant, School of Theatre, Film, and Television


Graduate Research Associate, Online Education Project


Graduate Teaching Assistant -  San Francisco State University (2008-2009)


Courses: (The Origins of Rock (MUS 511) • Rock Since the Mid-1960s (MUS 512))


Grader - Laney College (2008 - 2010)


Mathematics Department - Graded assignments for classes of 20+ students in Algebra, Calculus, and Differential Equations for 3 summer semesters


Test Administrator/Proctor -  Cal State University, East Bay (2007-2010)


College of Business and Economics - Administered and proctored examinations for Information Technology Management classes of 100+ students per quarter

HONORS AND AWARDS

Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) 

• Finalist, Young Artist Division of Arizona in Piano Performance (2012) 

The University of Arizona:

• Participant, Research Associate for the Online Education Program Grant - Office of Instruction and Assessment (2012)

• Nomination, Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant (2012)

• Recipient, Medici Circle Scholar (2012)

• Recipient, the University of Arizona Graduate College Scholarship Fund (2010-2012)

San Francisco State University:

• Recipient, Nagel Foundation Scholarship (2008-2009)

• Recipient, Dean's Honors List (2007-2009) 

• Recipient, Michael Segrove Avalos Award for Piano Performance (2006-2007)

Cal State University East Bay:

• Recipient, Faculty and Friends Performance Award for Piano (2004-2005)

PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS

Owyang, A., Guenther, G., Romriell, M. (June 2016) "Tell Me, But Don't Tell Me: Juicy Language and the Creative Process." Instructional Design for the Arts Summer Institute at Catalina Magnet High School. Tucson, AZ.

Owyang, A. (November 2013) “The Influence of Cinematic Elements in Pierre Jodlowski’s Works Based on Colour.” Lecture and Performance in the Fred Fox School of Music at the University of Arizona. Tucson, AZ. 

Owyang, A. (October 2013) "Monster Mash." School of Theatre, Film, & Television at the University of Arizona. Tucson, AZ.

Owyang, A., Williams, T. (October 2012) "Monster Mash." School of Theatre, Film, & Television at the University of Arizona. Tucson, AZ.

Owyang, A., Williams, T. (April 2012) "Film Noir and the Music of Sin." School of Theatre, Film, & Television at the University of Arizona. Tucson, AZ.

PROFESSIONAL AND VOLUNTEER SERVICE

 

National: 

USA Petite Pageant - Selected Contestant  (2016) (declined) Representing  Ms. Arizona Petite 2016. Platform: "Bringing Visibility to the Asian American Identity." USA Petite Pageant, Indian Rocks Beach, FL.

Miss Asian America Pageant - Alternate Contestant (2014) Platform: "Perfectionism, Cultural Influence, and the Awareness of Mental Health Concerns among Young Asian Americans.” Miss Asian America Pageant, San Francisco, CA.


San Francisco Unified School District

Presenter (2017) Annual Spark*SF Gala: Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco, CA. 

 

Opening Minds through the Arts:

Usher (2016) OMA Showcase, Sahuaro High School, Tucson, AZ.

Interpreter (2014)  Visiting Delegation of Educators (South China Normal University), Tucson, AZ.  

 

University of Arizona:

Guest Narrator (2013) Faculty Artist Series, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.  

Performer/Film Scoring (2012) University Filmmakers Organization, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.

Presenter (2012) Confucius Institute, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.  

Short Film Director (2012) Medici Scholar Circle, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ.   


Community:

Dancer (2015, 2016)  The Annual All Souls Procession: Dia de los Muertos, Tucson, AZ.

Actress (2009) Skeleton Crew Productions, San Francisco Bay Area, CA. 

Featured Artist (2002) Java Rama Coffee House, Alameda, CA. 

Volunteer (2000-2002) Hayward Greek Festival, Hayward, CA. 

Volunteer (2001) Richmond Art Center, Richmond, CA. 

Web Designer (1999-2002) San Francisco Bay Area, CA.