Andrea Maxson
Summary
I am a versatile teaching professional with extensive experience in education, currently pursuing the Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement. I am skilled in delivering impactful training and support to educators, adept at adapting to diverse environments, and focused on fostering collaborative relationships to enhance educational outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Choral Director
Diocese of Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough, Teesside
09.2022 - Current
- I currently teach whole-class music to children at several primary schools in the Middlesbrough area.
- I deliver continuing professional development to the class teachers I work with, providing coaching and resources as required.
- I direct and support teaching assistants and additional adults in classrooms, ensuring effective collaboration to meet diverse student needs.
- I am working towards the Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement.
Classroom Teacher
Caistor Primary School
Caistor, Lincolnshire
01.2020 - 08.2022
- I worked as a teacher of a mixed year 3/4 class at Caistor CE and Methodist Primary School in Lincolnshire.
- I was music co-ordinator at the school, which included providing subject-specific training sessions for my colleagues.
- I supervised and provided feedback for apprentices working in my class.
- I liaised with colleagues from the school and outside agencies in supporting several SEND students.
Peripatetic Music Teacher
North Lincolnshire Music Support Service
North Lincolnshire
09.2006 - 12.2019
- I taught singing at several primary and secondary schools in the North Lincolnshire Area, including as an employed music teacher with North Lincolnshire Music Support Service, which included running vocal and instrumental ensembles, where appropriate and planning and preparing performances.
Secondary Music Teacher
Tollbar BEC
Grimsby
09.2002 - 08.2006
- I taught class music to eleven- to eighteen-year-olds, including preparing candidates for GCSE and A level examinations.
- I directed teaching assistants and other additional adults, including them in my lesson planning and delivery
Peripatetic Music Teacher
Music and Performing Arts Service
North East Lincolnshire
09.1999 - 08.2002
- My work with MAPAS, the devolved music service in North East Lincolnshire, involved visiting several primary and secondary schools teaching singing and violin to individuals and larger groups.
Education
Graduate Teacher Programme -
01-2004
BMus (Hons) - Music
Hull University
Hull01-1999
A Levels - practical and theoretical music
Franklin College
Grimsby01-1996
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Performance evaluation
- Educational coaching
- Professional development
- Vocational assessment
Working Towards
Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
Timeline
Choral Director
Diocese of Middlesbrough
09.2022 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Caistor Primary School
01.2020 - 08.2022
Peripatetic Music Teacher
North Lincolnshire Music Support Service
09.2006 - 12.2019
Secondary Music Teacher
Tollbar BEC
09.2002 - 08.2006
Peripatetic Music Teacher
Music and Performing Arts Service
09.1999 - 08.2002
Graduate Teacher Programme -
BMus (Hons) - Music
Hull University
A Levels - practical and theoretical music
Franklin College