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Jennifer Norman

Jennifer Norman

CHICHESTER,West Sussex

Summary

A friendly and approachable communicator committed to helping others achieve their goals and enjoy their time.

Overview

3
3
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience

Work history

Woodwind Tutor

Self Employed
Chichester, West Sussex
2012.05 - Current

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conducting one-to-one woodwind lessons on clarinet, saxophone, or flute.
  • Customising lesson content to suit individual ability and interest, enabling both progression and enjoyment.
  • Improving student performance through targeted tutoring sessions focused on trouble areas.
  • Maintaining up to date knowledge of curriculum standards and requirements to help students achieve exam success.
  • Managing face to face and online booking systems to schedule appointments.
  • Keeping detailed records of payments and invoices.
  • Organising biannual concerts: students play as a soloist or part of an ensemble to showcase progression and encourage peer socialisation.

Peripatetic Woodwind Tutor

Various
, Hampshire and West Sussex
2012.09 - Current

September 2025 - Present: Chichester Free School

September 2016 - Present: Bourne Community College

September 2015 - 2021 Inclusive Music and Movement

September 2012 – 2021 Mayville High School

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conducting one-to-one lessons on flute, clarinet or saxophone.
  • Creating and leading small woodwind ensembles to encourage peer socialisation and group performance.
  • Performing in assembly to promote music lessons within the school.
  • Entering students for external exams to mark their progress and encourage continued improvement.
  • Collaborating with parents and teachers, aligning student's repertoire with school concerts and the student's personal goals.
  • Maintaining records of each student's progress, identifying their strengths or areas needing further improvement and reporting to parents on a half-termly basis.
  • Organising lesson schedules to accommodate for key dates such as inset days and school trips.
  • Flexible invoicing tailored to each individual school's finance processes.

Freelance Musician

Self Employed
UK wide
2012.05 - Current

Key Responsibilities:

  • Performing in a large variety of bands and ensembles spanning multiple genres.
  • Providing musical accompaniment for theatrical performances.
  • Writing brass lines and recording tracks for professional album release.
  • Managing rehearsals and sound checks to ensure quality performances.
  • Developing strong relationships with other artists as well as fans.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music

University of Chichester
Chichester
2009.09 - 2012.05

A-Levels -

Bodmin College
Bodmin, Cornwall

GCSEs -

Bodmin College
Bodmin, Cornwall

Skills

  • Expert time management
  • Patience and resilience
  • Adaptability
  • Good communication

References

References available upon request.

Work preference

Work Type

Part timeGig work

Location preference

Remote

Timeline

Peripatetic Woodwind Tutor

Various
2012.09 - Current

Woodwind Tutor

Self Employed
2012.05 - Current

Freelance Musician

Self Employed
2012.05 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Music

University of Chichester
2009.09 - 2012.05

A-Levels -

Bodmin College

GCSEs -

Bodmin College
Jennifer Norman