Cykara Aminu-Haye
London
Summary
Accomplished musician and upcoming educator with extensive expertise in musical pedagogy and live performance looking for a permanent placement. Demonstrates strong musical knowledge and proficiency as a violist, vocalist, and keyboardist. skilled in classroom management and adaptive teaching, with a focus on pastoral support . Skilled in communication and relationship building, fostering professional development and committed to nurturing students and enhancing their musical abilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Student teacher in Music
The Elmgreen School
London
09.2024 - Current
- Established clear learning outcomes and targets for different abilities.
- Kept updated student records and managed filing systems to support security.
- Set academic targets for students, communicating constructive feedback to address obstacles to learning.
- Developed creative and varied curriculum to meet diverse student needs.
- Adaptive teaching style, achieved better student understanding.
- Prepared scaffolded materials to support learning outcomes.
- Fostered inclusive classroom atmosphere by promoting respectful interactions amongst students and developed strong Teacher Pupil relationships
Music teacher primary school
Primary PPA Cover
London
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Created daily lesson plans targeted to current curriculum standards.
- Leading and planning assemblies for years 3 - 6.
- Running a school choir, coordinating educational school trips to broaden student learning.
- Assessed, recorded and reported on child development, progress by planning monthly tests.
- Spreading a more musical environment around the school by regularly sourcing music and props for regular classes and special performances.
Violin and Vocal Tutor
Freelance
London
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Built family trust by creating ongoing visibility into student learning, using email records.
- Developed personalised tutoring plans, helping 10 students with musical challenges to improve individual test scores.
- Delivered 1-1 Violin / Vocal sessions preparing students for Rockschool / ABRSM Exams
- Engaged students aged 7 to 22 in transformational learning experiences.
Teaching Assistant
Sanza
London
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Helped teachers with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring for 30 students.
- Boosted academic achievement of special needs students through compassionate, considered individual tutoring.
- Performed administrative activities such as taking attendance, marking assignments and maintaining student records.
- Cultivated close working relationships with students, teaching staff and parents, working collaboratively to achieve exam success.
- Provided safe, stimulating classroom environments to maximise student engagement and attainment.
- Prepared positive, productive learning environments with engaging wall displays and effective resources.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Creative musicianship
Institute of Contemporary Music Performance
09.2020 - 04.2023
Diploma of Higher Education - Music
The BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology
GCSEs - 10 A-Cs
Lilian Baylis Technology School
09.2013 - 07.2018
PGCE secondary with QTS - PGCE Secondary Music
University of Roehampton
London 09.2024 - 07.2025
Skills
- Strong Musical Knowledge
- Communication skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Live performance and recording
- Violist, Vocalist and Keyboardist
- Classroom management
- Emotional intelligence
- Teaching ability
- Musical pedagogy
- Resilience in stressful situations
- Professional development
- SEN support
- Relationship building
- Private Tutoring
- Adaptive Teaching
Timeline
Student teacher in Music
The Elmgreen School
09.2024 - Current
PGCE secondary with QTS - PGCE Secondary Music
University of Roehampton
09.2024 - 07.2025
Violin and Vocal Tutor
Freelance
10.2023 - 03.2024
Music teacher primary school
Primary PPA Cover
09.2023 - 07.2024
Teaching Assistant
Sanza
01.2023 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Creative musicianship
Institute of Contemporary Music Performance
09.2020 - 04.2023
GCSEs - 10 A-Cs
Lilian Baylis Technology School
09.2013 - 07.2018
Diploma of Higher Education - Music
The BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology
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