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Aliona Barbaneagra

Yate,Gloucestershire

Summary

Accomplished music educator with expertise in instrument proficiency and choral direction, specialising in the Orff Approach. Demonstrates exceptional teaching skills, classroom management, and communication abilities, fostering an engaging and empathetic learning environment. Highly organised and creative, committed to nurturing students' musical talents and enhancing their educational experience.


Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Administrator Officer as Case Progression Officer

Brook Street
Portishead, North Somerset
04.2024 - 03.2025
  • Ensuring case files are decision-ready for casework, appeals or removal processes
  • Task associated with intake/work flow
  • Providing written explanations for proposed decision
  • Ensuring work is completed accurately and within agreed timescale
  • Updating relevant database
  • Providing support by undertaking range of administrative tasks such as case tracking, monitoring electronic in-boxes, issuing letters, responding to correspondence, and updating files
  • Supporting team with ad-hoc admin work
  • Managed over 40 cases per day

Starbucks Coordinator

Gist Ltd
Thornbury, South Gloucestershire
03.2023 - 04.2024
  • Explored new opportunities whilst maintaining focus on core responsibilities.
  • Created detailed schedules to streamline work processes.
  • Coordinated project tasks for successful and timely completion.
  • Coordinated staff training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge base.
  • Ensured excellent customer service
  • Trained and assigned tasks to team members.
  • Managed databases and information systems, maintaining accurate and accessible records.
  • Managed over 100 orders per day

Warehouse Operative

Gist Ltd
Thornbury, South Gloucestershire
09.2019 - 04.2024
  • Reduced damages with careful handling and storage of fragile items.
  • Facilitated smooth workflow by promptly processing incoming stocks.
  • Ensured high standards of cleanliness by regularly sanitising warehouse equipment.
  • Packed orders for timely dispatch to customers and retail outlets.
  • Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles, ensured safe transport of goods.
  • Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets, over 125 per hour
  • Attended Health and Safety training to ensure consistent adherence to warehouse safety policies.

Music Teacher

Lourdes College, Santo Tirso,
Santo Tirso, Portugal, Porto
08.2012 - 12.2019
  • Cultivated positive learning environment with clear behaviour expectations and consistent discipline strategies.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to integrate music into other subjects, enriching overall learning experience.
  • Managed 10 classes with students from 2 to 12 years old
  • Planned and delivered music lessons that are engaging, challenging, and appropriate for students skill levels
  • Enhanced students' music theory understanding by engaging teaching methods.
  • Managed classroom effectively to maintain focus on lessons whilst ensuring student safety and well-being.
  • Taught practical instrument techniques across various instruments including piano, and percussion instruments.
  • Utilised digital tools for interactive learning experiences, capturing students' interest and making complex concepts accessible.
  • Arranged school-wide concerts showcasing student talent, fostering sense of community and pride.
  • Trained, rehearsed and led students in school and community musical programs.
  • Collaborated with school administration to organise musical programmes for civic functions and school productions.
  • Mentored struggling students by creating individualised solutions suited to specific needs.
  • Instructed students in reading sheet music to better understand music theory.

Choral Conductor and Art Director

Santa Casa de Misericordia de Santo Tirso
Santo Tirso, Portugal, Porto
03.2013 - 12.2018
  • Coached singers, resulting in greater vocal accuracy and expressiveness over 5 years
  • Enhanced audience engagement by planning compelling concerts.
  • Fostered nurturing environment for increased singer confidence and motivation.
  • Enhanced choir's public image by managing social media presence and press relations.
  • Conducted choir rehearsals for improved performance
  • Oversaw administrative tasks such as budgeting and scheduling, ensuring smooth operations of ensemble activities.
  • Selected suitable repertoire to achieve stylistic variety in performances.
  • Fostered culture of excellence within the choir which led to numerous invitations for performances at local events.
  • Prepared Sunday Children Mass at local Church
  • Conducted over 25 children in choral group










Piano Teacher

MusicTirso, Santo Tirso
Santo Tirso, Portugal, Porto
01.2012 - 12.2018
  • Provided constructive feedback after each lesson, leading to consistent improvement in students' performances.
  • Provided music lessons and tuitions for groups and in 1-2-1 format for students from 5 years old
  • Taught music theory as part of piano instruction deepening students' understanding of musical structures.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with parents, fostering open communication about student progress.
  • Coached students in voice, tempo and rhythm exercises to promote strong foundational music skills.

Music Teacher

Preschool and Primary School "Aurelia de Sousa"
Porto, Portugal, Porto
09.2010 - 07.2011
  • Managed classroom effectively to maintain focus on lessons whilst ensuring student safety and well-being.
  • Teaching music, singing and used Orff Approach to students from 3 to 5 years old via creative methods and musical games
  • Trained, rehearsed and led students in school and community musical programs.

Receptionist

Hotel "Aguas do Geres", Geres,
Geres, Braga , Portugal, Braga
04.2006 - 07.2010
  • Served as initial point of contact for guests; providing warm greetings, helpful assistance upon arrival.
  • Assisted with administrative tasks, improving overall functionality of office.
  • Completed data entry tasks whilst adhering to strict deadlines.
  • Utilised multi-line telephone system to manage incoming calls effectively.
  • Answered over 30 telephone calls per day, compiling detailed notes and promptly forwarding as required.

Music Teacher

Republican Musical Lyceum , Chisinau
Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, Chisinau
09.2005 - 04.2006
  • Explored varied musical styles in lessons broadening student appreciation of diverse cultures and traditions.
  • Developed curriculum for high school music classes, ensuring comprehensive knowledge acquisition.
  • Arranged school-wide concerts showcasing student talent, fostering sense of community and pride.
  • Increased student participation in extracurricular activities by promoting benefits of musical education.
  • Lectured 5 classes, as starting teacher

Education

Bachelor Degree in Musical Education - Music

Academy of Music, Theatre and Fine Arts , Chisinau
Chisinau, Republic of Moldova
09.2000 - 06.2005

Skills

  • Instrument proficiency
  • Teaching skills
  • Classroom management
  • Communication
  • Organisation
  • Patience and Empathy
  • Creativity
  • Choral performances
  • Orff Approach

Affiliations

  • cooking
  • traveling

Languages

Romanian
Native
Russian
Native
Portuguese
Fluent

Timeline

Administrator Officer as Case Progression Officer

Brook Street
04.2024 - 03.2025

Starbucks Coordinator

Gist Ltd
03.2023 - 04.2024

Warehouse Operative

Gist Ltd
09.2019 - 04.2024

Choral Conductor and Art Director

Santa Casa de Misericordia de Santo Tirso
03.2013 - 12.2018

Music Teacher

Lourdes College, Santo Tirso,
08.2012 - 12.2019

Piano Teacher

MusicTirso, Santo Tirso
01.2012 - 12.2018

Music Teacher

Preschool and Primary School "Aurelia de Sousa"
09.2010 - 07.2011

Receptionist

Hotel "Aguas do Geres", Geres,
04.2006 - 07.2010

Music Teacher

Republican Musical Lyceum , Chisinau
09.2005 - 04.2006

Bachelor Degree in Musical Education - Music

Academy of Music, Theatre and Fine Arts , Chisinau
09.2000 - 06.2005
Aliona Barbaneagra