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Maegan Rita Affonso

Maegan Rita Affonso

London, England

Summary

Currently, I am pursuing a BA Hons undergraduate degree in English Language and English Language Teaching at the University of Greenwich. Prior to this, I attended The BRIT School (2021-2023), where I gained critical and contextual awareness of music performance and production through related practical and theoretical activities. By performing in student bands, I effectively presented myself and my work to various live audiences. With this great passion for music and playing the cello (which I began studying privately at six years old), I taught music in a London-based primary school for my work experience in 2022. Now venturing into learning how to teach English as a foreign language, I am eager to develop and improve these transferable skills which I can then go on to implement within the workplace.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work history

Student English Teacher

Liceo Classico G. Cevolani
Cento, FE, Italy
02.2025 - 02.2025

- Taught English language lessons to 17/18 year old students.

- Focused on improving conversational English through speaking activities.

- Developed engaging lesson plans and interactive activities to improve language proficiency.

Assistant Music Teacher

Croydon Music and Arts
02.2022 - 03.2022

- Taught music to primary aged students: Elmwood Junior School, The Crescent Primary School.

- Used a variety of instructional strategies and musical resources to encourage active student engagement.

- Aided in the creation and implementation of lesson plans to encourage appropriate and engaging learning experiences.

- Familiarised students with notes, tempo, and other basic concepts of music.

- Evaluated student performance and provided feedback and assistance to improve musical skills.

- Marketing - created flyers for upcoming concerts which were later distributed.

- Office administration.

Youth Orchestra Musician - Cellist

Croydon Music and Arts
London
09.2013 - 09.2023

Cello experience:

Participated in youth concerts at:

- London Southbank Centre

- London City Hall

- Royal Bank of Canada, London

- Fairfield Halls, Croydon


Performed with:

- Sheku Kanneh-Mason

- Leia Zhu

- Grand Union Orchestra

- London Mozart Players

- Youth orchestra conducted by Peter Stark and Royal College of Music students

- Trinity School musicians

- Student bands at The BRIT School

Wedding Musician - Cellist

Private Work

- Practiced independently to ensure mastery of musical repertoire and maintain technical proficiency on the cello.

- Transcribed the music to fit the wishes of the wedding party and the style of my opera singing duet partner.

- Liaised with the wedding organiser to arrange rehearsals.

- Attended regular rehearsals.

- Sight-read musical parts during rehearsals.

Volunteer

Door-to-door community outreach

- Key aim: To foster relationships with individuals in the community through personal outreach and regular follow-ups.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Hons - English Language and English Language Teaching

University of Greenwich
09.2023 -

UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - Music Performance and Production

The BRIT School
London
09.2021 - 09.2023

GCSEs -

Harris Academy Purley
09.2016 - 09.2021

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Public speaking
  • Time management
  • Student engagement and motivation
  • Lesson planning and program development
  • Pedagogy
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Creativity
  • Leadership
  • Organisation

Languages

English
Native language
English
Native
Spanish
Elementary (A2)

Accomplishments

- London Music Fund four-year scholarship recipient

- Jack Petchey Music Achievement Award

- ABRSM Practical: Cello

  • Grade 7 - Merit
  • Grade 5 - Pass
  • Grade 4 - Merit
  • Grade 3 - Merit
  • Grade 1 - Merit

- ABRSM Grade 5 Theory - Pass

Timeline

Student English Teacher

Liceo Classico G. Cevolani
02.2025 - 02.2025

Bachelor of Arts, Hons - English Language and English Language Teaching

University of Greenwich
09.2023 -

Assistant Music Teacher

Croydon Music and Arts
02.2022 - 03.2022

UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - Music Performance and Production

The BRIT School
09.2021 - 09.2023

GCSEs -

Harris Academy Purley
09.2016 - 09.2021

Youth Orchestra Musician - Cellist

Croydon Music and Arts
09.2013 - 09.2023

Wedding Musician - Cellist

Private Work

Volunteer

Door-to-door community outreach
Maegan Rita Affonso