Alice Buckley M.Ed
Newark ,Nottinghamshire
Summary
Hard-working Musician and Educational Specialist with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation.
A dedicated professional with expertise in strategic planning, leadership, and programme development. Demonstrates exceptional skills in effective communication, problem-solving, and resourcefulness, creating ethical and compassionate education practices. Adept at individualised education approaches and inventory management, ensuring optimal resource allocation and student success. Committed to advancing innovative educational programmes while maintaining a focus on integrity and inclusivity.
Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2028
2028
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Self-employed
2019.09 - 2025.03
- Current contracts
- Music Director Theatre Train UK - establishing and arranging multiple performances
- Music Therapist - Enhancing children's mental and physical wellbeing through music
- Private instrumental lessons
- GCSE Music Tuition (course and examination preparation)
- Collaborating closely with dance and acting directors applying creativity
- Creating melodies, harmonies, and lyrics that capture the essence of characters and narrative
- Providing individual instrumental lessons, including flute and voice to ABRSM grade 8 and piano to ABRSM grade 5
- Delivering diverse lessons tailored to each student or group, each with unique goals and skill level
- Whether students aspire to be virtuoso musicians or simply enjoy playing for leisure. Committed to unlocking their full potential and fostering a lifelong love for music
- Provide individual instrumental lessons (including flute and voice to ABRSM grade 8 and piano ABRSM GRADE 5)
- Currently, working towards a PGCE and QTS I am teaching post 16-year-old, BETEC 1-3 at the Isle of Wight College
Teaching Assistant SEN
Upper Shirley High
Southampton
2018.06 - 2019.02
- I worked with children who needed extra support throughout their education - aged 11 - 16
- Although this role was challenging, it was a fantastic learning curve for me as I was able to work closely with young adults who had to be inspired in a very different way
- I was responsible for small groups, using music as a learning tool, within their everyday subjects. 126 students on my register in total
- Maintained up-to-date records of pupil progress, tracking individual development effectively.
- Collaborated with teaching staff in organising school events, fostering community spirit.
- Improved student engagement by utilising interactive learning techniques.
Team Leader/Manager
Nama Poke Restaurant
Sydney
2017.10 - 2018.05
- To enhance my musical performance, I moved to Sydney to work with Professor Michael Scott, renowned flute tutor and Nicole Youl, Voice tutor, Opera Australia
- My responsibilities included, food preparation, ensuring there was spares in the fridge to replace empties over the lunch time, POS system, cleaning and ensure a top-quality customer service
- Weekly figures and weekly ordering were also my responsibilities and ensuring each staff member had completed all tasks needed for the open and close
Supply Teacher
Laude Lady Elizabeth International School
Alicante
2012.09 - 2014.06
- As a supply teacher this was an opportunity to gain as much experience as possible as a music teacher to an international group of children teaching the English national curriculum
- It was a pleasure to work with young children, from all around the world, and watch their musical ability, confidence and happiness grow over the time I was working with them
- Included in my week, I made the time to teach voice, flute and piano on a one-to-one basis
- These students had the opportunity to perform in regular concerts I arranged and directed
Education
PGCE -
University of Portsmouth
Newport, Isle Of Wight 2024.09 - 2025.05
Masters in Education - Psychology and Education Management
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth 2023.09 - 2024.05
Musical Theatre BA (Hon’s) - Southsea Cultural Award for dissertation in Music Therapy
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth 2020.09 - 2023.06
Extended Diploma of Arts - Performing Arts
Solihull Arts College
Birmingham 2014.09 - 2016.06
Sutton Colefield training - Business Administration Apprentice, Level 3 Business Administration
Sutton Colefield
Birmingham 2010.06 - 2012.02
Laude Lady Elizabeth International School - Safeguarding children
Laude Lady Elizabeth International School
Alicante, Javea Durham School - Voice ABRSM Grade 5, Practical Musicianship ABRSM Grade 5, Flute ABRSM Grade 8
Durham School
Durham, Newcastle 2008.01 - 2010.06
Chethams School of Music - Flute ABRSM Grades 1-5, Piano to Intermediate level
Chethams School of Music
2002.09 - 2007.12
Skills
- Effective communication
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Strategic planning
- Leadership
- Programme development
- Resourcefulness
- Compassionate education
- Ethical education practices
- Individualised education
- Inventory management
Custom
- Soprano, Concordia Female Folk Choir Tour UK
- Flautist, James Galway’s 60th Birthday performance, Birmingham Symphony Hall
- Flautist, Flute Masterclass Performance Ian Anderson – Jethro Tull Birmingham
- Flautist, National Children’s Orchestra for 4 years, playing many venues throughout the U.K.
Certification
Safeguarding Level 2
Child Psychology Level 3
Prevent Certificate
Safeguarding - Yearly Certificate
Enhanced DBS Child Workforce - On the update system
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PGCE -
University of Portsmouth
2024.09 - 2025.05
Masters in Education - Psychology and Education Management
University of Portsmouth
2023.09 - 2024.05
Musical Theatre BA (Hon’s) - Southsea Cultural Award for dissertation in Music Therapy
University of Portsmouth
2020.09 - 2023.06
Self-employed
2019.09 - 2025.03
Teaching Assistant SEN
Upper Shirley High
2018.06 - 2019.02
Team Leader/Manager
Nama Poke Restaurant
2017.10 - 2018.05
Extended Diploma of Arts - Performing Arts
Solihull Arts College
2014.09 - 2016.06
Supply Teacher
Laude Lady Elizabeth International School
2012.09 - 2014.06
Sutton Colefield training - Business Administration Apprentice, Level 3 Business Administration
Sutton Colefield
2010.06 - 2012.02
Durham School - Voice ABRSM Grade 5, Practical Musicianship ABRSM Grade 5, Flute ABRSM Grade 8
Durham School
2008.01 - 2010.06
Chethams School of Music - Flute ABRSM Grades 1-5, Piano to Intermediate level
Chethams School of Music
2002.09 - 2007.12
Laude Lady Elizabeth International School - Safeguarding children
Laude Lady Elizabeth International School