Highly organised and committed professional with expertise in team leadership, project planning, and interpersonal relationship building. Widely experienced as a choir leader for all age groups, also demonstrating exceptional musical proficiency in piano, clarinet, saxophone, and flute. Adept at problem-solving and fostering motivation within teams to achieve excellence.
Dedicated to delivering outstanding results through meticulous coordination and a passion for continuous improvement. Passionate and inspiring music educator with young people at the heart. Leads by example. Goes over and above every step of the way.
* Advising primary teachers and head teachers on all things primary music- running CPD with practical strategies, understanding OFSTED deep dives, assessment, singing
* Project managing large scale events such as the Big Sing- 50 schools and 1600 young people, Plymouth International Chorus- bringing together young people from Plymouth and the USA to sing.
* Created opportunities for young musicians to come together to be inspired eg BBC Ten Pieces inspiration days
* successfully bid for funding for the BBC singers to visit Plymouth and work with Legacy Choir
* Initiated partnership working with Plymouth Public Schools, Massachusetts, USA which has resulted in travel and inspirational workshops lead by USA music teachers in Plymouth plus marching band and concert band collaborations with Plymouth UK students
* Leading workshops at music conferences- Devon Music Conference
* Founder and Musical Director of the Legacy Choir and co director of the Legacy Choir; Plymouth's Youth Choir
Directed music department with over 180 choir participants and 80 instrumental learners
* Team leadership and motivation
Teacher of the Year in a Primary School (SW) at the Pearson National Teaching Awards in 2013.
* Experience in Initial Teacher Training- music for Plymouth Teaching Schools Alliance and Plymouth University
* MAT subject lead for Music- Greenshaw Learning Trust
* Member of Inspire Club- Creative Choir Leader network
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