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Madeline Lawrence

Colchester,Essex

Summary

Experienced musician skilled in playing saxophone, drums, piano, and flute, with a strong foundation in supporting individuals with Autism and learning disabilities. Proficient in planning and delivering workshops tailored to diverse needs.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work history

Music instructor

Autism Anglia
Colchester, Essex
08.2022 - Current
  • Planning and delivering engaging one-to-one and small group music sessions tailored to meet the needs and targets of clients with Autism and complex needs
  • Maintain accurate records of client interactions and progress

Music and Drama Instructor

ECL Crafty Drama
Colchester, Essex
02.2020 - 08.2022
  • Plan and delivering performing arts sessions for people with learning disabilities and autism; helping them gain independence, confidence and self-esteem.
  • Organising and assisting in the production of public performances

Support Worker

Jenny's Resource Centre
Colchester, Essex
06.2018 - 01.2020
  • Supporting service's users with learning disabilities and Autism both 1:1 and is small groups
  • Planning and implementing workshops in music, arts and crafts and cooking

Music Workshop Facilitator

Willow Part
Clacton-on-Sea, Essex
01.2013 - 03.2018
  • Devising and preparing weekly music workshop plans
  • Utilise diverse teaching methods to accommodate varying learning styles of participants with learning disabilities and Autism
  • Work alongside Drama Facilitator in preparation for regular drama productions

Musician and Performer

Self Employed
London
01.1990 - 01.2013

Performed at numerous venues, including television and street performances including: The James Whale Show (Channel 4), The Word (Channel 4), Covent Garden Street Performer, Entertainer and volunteer at YMCA working with teenagers with learning disabilities, Children's circus skills workshop coordinator, Musician and founder of Ska band; The Skanx


Education

Intermediate Degree - Saxophone

Goldsmiths, University of London
London

NVQ Level 2 - Social Care

Willow Park

Skills

  • Musician - Instruments; saxophone, drums, piano and flute


  • Excellent understanding of Autism and learning disabilities


  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with students, clients, families and professionals


  • Extensive experience in planning and implementing music workshops for adults and young people with Autism and learning disabilities


  • Makaton and BSL trained


  • First Aid trained


  • Experienced in performing and producing and assisting others with performances


Accomplishments

Nominated for the National Learning Disabilities & Autism Awards 2022

Timeline

Music instructor

Autism Anglia
08.2022 - Current

Music and Drama Instructor

ECL Crafty Drama
02.2020 - 08.2022

Support Worker

Jenny's Resource Centre
06.2018 - 01.2020

Music Workshop Facilitator

Willow Part
01.2013 - 03.2018

Musician and Performer

Self Employed
01.1990 - 01.2013

Intermediate Degree - Saxophone

Goldsmiths, University of London

NVQ Level 2 - Social Care

Willow Park
Madeline Lawrence