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
Program Manager for 20+ vendors and consultants, including contract negotiations and legal compliance through Agiloft, processed invoices and purchase orders through Ariett, managed budget through Intacct
Used Active.com to set up 30+ programs, manage 220+ student enrollments, generate accounting codes, and profit reports per term
Dean of Students, Fremont Middle School Campus
Dean of Students overseeing student affairs and conflict resolution for 250+
students/parents and 30+ teachers
Executive Administrative Assistant/Coordinator - San Francisco Unified School District (2017-2019)
Assistant to the Superintendent, Office of the Superintendent
Liaison between the public and the Superintendent for a school district of 50,000+ students and 114 schools.
Manage all official San Francisco Board of Education Awards and California Department of Education compliance documentation
Provide IT support for an office of 30+ people, including managing, maintaining, and auditing a Keri Systems access control database
Communications Assistant/ArtsCenter Coordinator, Office of Communications and Strategic Partnerships
Manage purchase orders, payroll, and budget transfers through Peoplesoft, and accounting administration through GoFast (Financial Information System) and PERCii (Budget Tool).
Maintain the Communications Website through the MODX systems software.
Participated in the official San Francisco Unified School District website refresh through their Web Properties Redesign Project
Prepare and finalize contracts, agreements, and memorandums of understanding with various city agencies
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
Courses: (Film & TV History: Beg-Mid 20th Century (MAR 100A/ FTV 100A) • Film & TV History: Mid-20th Century-Present (MAR 100B/ FTV 100B) • Theatre Appreciation (TAR 103))
Led discussion sections of 20+ students and large lectures of 100+ students
Graduate Research Associate, Online Education Project
Built 10 modules using HTML/CSS and assembled a hybridized curriculum of Intro to Film and Television courses through the Content Management System D2L
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.