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Martin Richardson

Martin Richardson

Teacher
Scarborough,North Yorkshire

Summary

A self-motivated and creative teacher who brings proven leadership, organisational and customer relations skills. Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Skilled at developing and maintaining documentation systems, managing calendars and preparing reports. Worked in predominantly customer facing roles, be it in the financial sector, dealing with both business and domestic banking customers, or communicating with staff and parents in the educational field. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Coordinator of Junior Music (Part Time)

Scarborough College
Scarborough
09.2012 - Current
  • Delivered EYF, Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2 Music curriculum.
  • Differentiated work in classroom to facilitate accessible curriculum to all students.
  • Directed/Choreographed Prep School musical productions at end of each academic year.
  • Formed and trained Prep School Choir and Junior Chamber Choir and ready them for performances and competitions in local area. Also took Middle School Choir on Music Tour to Bruges (September 2022).
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback.
  • Supported student physical, mental and social development through exposure to differing genres of music.
  • Met with students, parents and colleagues to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating music from world cultures.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.

Private Piano/Singing Tutor (Part Time)

Self Employed
Scarborough
09.2012 - Current
  • Tutor students within Scarborough College in Piano and Singing.
  • Lead those students who wish to take exams through relevant syllabus for ABRSM, Trinity, LCM and MTB.

Piano/Voice Teacher

Bramcote Independent School
Scarborough
09.2002 - 07.2011
  • Initially employed to teach private piano and singing lessons to students in independent school.
  • Latterly employed to also teach music to EYFS and Key Stage 1 students prior to moving up to Prep School.
  • Directed several Prep School productions.

Bank Clerk

NatWest
Scarborough
06.1987 - 06.2000
  • Commenced work as office junior in high street bank.
  • Became chief cashier for the town for several years.
  • Transferred to Business office and undertook PA duties for Business Manager.
  • Career break in 1997 to work for Holland America Cruise Line.

Cruise Staff

Holland America Cruise Line
Seattle
02.1997 - 07.1997
  • Social host on board cruise ship on Caribbean and Alaskan sailing routes.
  • Duties included hosting various deck activities during day, escorting passengers on shore excursions, hosting formal dinners on board, teaching ballroom and latin american dancing.

Education

No Degree -

St Augustine's School
Scarborough
04.2001 -

Skills

Scheduling and calendar management

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Accomplishments

  • Have been church organist and choir master for 30+ years in local Catholic church, taking the choir to sing in Hyde Park for the visit of Pope Benedict XVI in 2010
  • Took Bramcote Chamber Choir to sing in St Peter's in Rome, the Basilica of Maria Maggiore, St Mark's in Venice and the Basilica of Ss. Giovanni e Paolo, all accompanied by myself at the organ.
  • Organised and led Scarborough College Choir Tour to Bruges.
  • Planned various events within Scarborough College, including forming 'Gig on the Green' a now annual outdoor summer music festival.
  • Organised and planned numerous theatre visits from school to York Theatre Royal and Grand Opera House, Leeds Playhouse and Leeds Grand and West End theatre trips.

Interests

Theatre performance

Church/Sacred music

Music (piano playing/singing)

Timeline

Coordinator of Junior Music (Part Time)

Scarborough College
09.2012 - Current

Private Piano/Singing Tutor (Part Time)

Self Employed
09.2012 - Current

Piano/Voice Teacher

Bramcote Independent School
09.2002 - 07.2011

No Degree -

St Augustine's School
04.2001 -

Cruise Staff

Holland America Cruise Line
02.1997 - 07.1997

Bank Clerk

NatWest
06.1987 - 06.2000
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