Sophia Li

Sophia is an experienced and passionate Music Teacher with a strong background in curriculum development, ensemble leadership, and pastoral care. She holds a Master of Education in Educational Psychology and brings a thoughtful, student-centred approach to music education that combines explicit teaching strategies with creativity and performance.

Previously at Meriden School in Sydney, Sophia works across primary and secondary levels, designing engaging music programmes that build musical literacy and encourage active participation in ensembles. She regularly rehearses and leads school ensembles, preparing students for concerts, camps, and performances. Alongside her teaching role, Sophia serves as an Assistant Year Coordinator, providing pastoral care and supporting the wellbeing and holistic development of a large student cohort.

Sophia has extensive experience across a wide range of music curricula and pedagogies, including HSC, AMEB, ABRSM, Suzuki, Kodály, Orff, and IB-aligned approaches. Her professional experience also includes curriculum leadership in international contexts, having led music theory and aural programmes in Shanghai, as well as working as an accompanist, adjudicator, and private piano tutor.

A skilled multi-instrumentalist and accompanist, Sophia integrates technology into her teaching using digital composition and notation tools to enhance student learning. She brings a global perspective to her work, valuing collaboration, inclusion, and strong teacher–student relationships.