About Me

DEMONSTRATED SKILLS

MUSIC

  • Excellent organisation and resource collection skills
  • Ability to access repertoire from early to contemporary music
  • Planning and differentiating curriculum for authentic learning experiences
  • Producing term planners and goals to maximise student understanding and work quality
  • Formulating lesson plans that promote creativity and student engagement through academic, collaborative, and activity based learning
  • Outstanding HSC results, including an Encore performance

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY

  • Integrating ICT into the classroom for lessons, assignments and skills training
  • Creating and utilising online resources and tools
  • Creating Web based lessons
  • Teaching musical concepts using software
  • Instructing composition using software
  • Recording, editing and mastering student compositions
  • Creating and maintaining student databases
  • Creating and maintaining online educational communities
  • Using technology to give visual and audio feedback to students and parents
  • Designing online community interfaces
  • Utilising Web sites for teaching

COMMUNICATION

  • Communicating positively with all age groups, individuals and teams
  • Facilitating team communication and collaboration
  • Maintaining constructive communication in difficult situations

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EDUCATION

2009 (current) Masters in Music Technology

University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia

First year, distance education

  • High Distinction average

2009 (Oct) Orff Teacher Accreditation Level One

Australian National Council for Orff Schulwerk

2008     NSW Institute of Teachers Accreditation

  • Professional Competency (level 2)

2005     Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Education

University of New South Wales, NSW, Australia

  • High Distinction awarded for final classical guitar recital
  • University choir, Jazz ensemble
  • Two semesters of Mathematics

1996 – 2001   NSW Higher School Certificate

Sutherland Shire Christian School, NSW, Australia

  • HSC completed with 95.25 UAI
  • Music scored 95 with a nomination for Encore at the Opera House
  • Awarded Reuben F. Scarf Award for commitment

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2010 Interactive Whiteboards in the Music Classroom – AIS (12/103/10)

2009 NSW Orff Association Level 1 Completed (10/09)

2008 NSW Institute of Teachers Professional Competency Accreditation (10/08)

Music Festival/Camp – HICES (Heads of Independent Co-Educational Schools) (4 days)

2007 Music Festival/Camp – HICES (Heads of Independent Co-Educational Schools) (4 days)

Sydney Classical Guitar Summer School – (5 days)

2006 Music Festival/Camp – HICES (Heads of Independent Co-Educational Schools) (4 days)

New Scheme Teachers: Music Teaching and Learning – AIS (25 – 27/10/06)

New Scheme Teachers: Supporting a Successful Start – AIS (29/3, 24/7, 18/9)

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PROFESSIONAL GOALS

  • Attain IB Music Certification
  • Attain a Masters in Composition
  • Attain Kodaly Teacher Certification (scheduled for April 2010 Level 1)
  • Attain Orff Teacher Certification (Level 2)