Summary

Work experience

• TOC Music Teacher (Middle & High School)

  American International School, Lusaka Zambia

  2025.04-Current

  (5 months)

  Music Teacher
• High School Music Teacher

  Maple Leaf High School, Wuhan

  2019.05-2025.04

  (6 years)

  · Educate students to be lifelong learners · Perform at high academic level Apply higher-level thinking skills · Communicate with English proficiency. · Demonstrate high ethical standards and leadership qualities. · Exhibit qualities of a Global Citizen. · Show understanding of international issues and intercultural perspectives. · Global Leadership and Social Responsibility Teacher. · Creative Thinking & Problem Solving Teacher (Current)
• MYP/PYP Music Teacher

  The Aga Khan Academy

  2016.08-2018.07

  (2 years)

  · Generated curriculum overviews, units of inquiry and biweekly transactions in line with the requirements of the IB PYP/MYP curriculum. · Challenged and encouraged students in both personal and academic excellence through the IB continuum of international education. · Encouraged students to become active lifelong learners in line with the IB learner profile of the PYP. · Focused on the development of the whole child by engaging students in music activities of the class and/or whole school performances. · Introduced various small ensembles during the after school enrichment program. · Introduced Brass Ensemble, Choral groups and Strings for the first time in the whole school. · Collaborated with others to organize the largest concerts the in the history of the school. · Generated frameworks to encourage students’ creativity through making connections between global themes and their studies. · Age range: 3-16 years.
• Music Teacher (Whole School)

  Broadhurst Primary School

  2012.01-2016.07

  (5 years)

  · Head Music Education: Reception through Standard Seven · Curriculum Development for Keyboard, Guitar, Drumming and Recorder · Assembly Program each Friday (Performance-based programs) · Steel Drums/Pans, Music-Extra Curricular Program (Three Programs each week) · Support for school-wide programs such as Picnic with the Pans (First Term) and Carols by Candle Light (Third Term).
• Middle School Music/MYP

  American International School

  2006.08-2011.07

  (5 years)

  · Taught Music-Grades six through eight · Oversaw music education and performance programs. · Created lesson plans to address different learning styles, abilities and levels. · Supported administration in all school wide objectives. · Used hands-on learning methods to generate student involvement and excitement. · Assisted students by providing individualized private instruction. · Pursued new computer innovations to supplement classroom programs. · Used recycled material to create innovative music percussion instruments. · Produced narrative reports. · Responsible for planning, teaching and managing all primary music classes. · Effectively planned and implemented lesson plans. · Led activities to increase student interpersonal and social skills. · Devised units to link science and music concepts. · Created after-school music literacy and practice programs. · Tracked progress and implemented supplemental teaching strategies. · Produced narrative reports. · Maintained a healthy and safe learning environment. · Advised parents on their children’s readiness for school and areas in need of improvement.
• Student teacher

  American International School

  2004.01-2005.01

  (a year)

  · Interned in middle school music classrooms by teaching all music and drama lessons, administering and correcting tests, recording attendance, and exercising needed discipline. · Co-directed school-wide music/drama performances · Conducted after school music programs. · Co-Coordinated fundraiser (through primary musicals) that raised over $2,000 for the purchase of air conditioning in the primary music/drama classroom.

Educational experience

• University Of Pretoria (South Africa)

  Music Education)

  2009.02-2012.12

  (4 years)

  Studied Music Arts Education
• Evelyn Hone College of Applied Arts and Commerce, Lusaka, Zambia

  Music

  2003.02-2005.12

  (3 years)

  Studied Music Arts Education

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