PROFILE
Passionate Western Music Teacher with 10 years of experience teaching music theory and practice. Builds positive rapport with students and tailors lesson content and delivery to meet learning needs. Experienced in resource management, event planning and exam preparation.

KEY SKILLS
• Choral performances
• Vocal techniques
• Lesson planning
• Costuming
• Playing the piano/keyboards
• Voice training

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Registered teacher of Institute of Western Music Speech & Drama, Sri Lanka
(Jan 2013 - Present)

• Offered honest and direct advice and feedback to help students overcome learning challenges by acknowledging good and bad performances
• Developed knowledge of materials and repertoire for students at different learning levels by researching music content and attending workshops and professional training programs
• Adjusted music curriculum to meet individual student needs through practical classes and private lessons
• Took creative approaches to mentoring and training individual pupils, facilitating comprehension
• Integrated musical instruments, movements or demonstrations in lessons, sharpening learner skills and boosting comprehension.
• Broadened teaching approach and improved assessment skills by completing training courses and attending music-related events.
• Scheduled classes to teach music students voice, tone or rhythm skills for concerts or social events.
• Issued homework, assessments and examinations, evaluated students' knowledge and generated progress reports to guide teaching activities
• Planned and prepared students for concerts and other music events, practicing and demonstrating learned skills to gauge performance
• Taught music theory, aural skills and practical techniques to help pupils prepare for examinations
• Observed student behavior and enforced discipline measures to maintain productive environments during practice, group rehearsals and music events
• Gathered teaching materials and musical resources for lesson instruction or practical performances
• Maintained pupils' learning progress by evaluating and adjusting teaching strategies