Max Bramley
Melksham,UK
Summary
Dynamic and driven guitar tutor with a strong background in creativity, organisational skills, and adaptive teaching styles. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and communication skills, engaging students through positive reinforcement and a comfortable, practical learning environment. Experienced in 1 on 1 up to 1 on 4 lessons, as well as partaking in group classes including after school clubs. I am able to provide in-depth feedback and offer support to explore this and develop the musical journey. Possesses musical creativity with performance and recording experience, including song-writing. Committed to ensuring an inclusive learning environment that encourages student engagement and growth. Adapts to different behaviour management techniques to ensure a safe and respectful classroom.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Guitar Tutor
Multiple
Not one place, Wiltshire
04.2023 - 08.2025
- This role was not limited to Guitar. Although this was my primary instrument to teach, I also have experience teaching Drums, Ukulele and Bass
- Teaching a high and professional level of guitar skills to a variety of students and age groups - adapting teaching techniques and strategies to suit all different personalities, skill levels and mindsets
- Conduct regular 'tracking' of student progress, technical and mental, and adapt my teaching style and aims according to each student's unique learning needs, ensuring optimal progress rates
- Allowing for the opportunity to learn a new skill and develop this however they may please, whether as a pastime or into a more serious interest
- Preparing students for school performances, allowing their peers to be part of their journey and see their progress. This is also great visually for the peers to see them put the effort into a piece of music and able to showcase this to their whole school
- Helping to gain confidence to branch out to other musicians to further develop performance and writing skills - especially with older students (Secondary School). This helps to make students become aware how social music can be
- Promote a positive attitude towards music education, leading to a confident, comfortable and enjoyable environment. This includes the staff, parents as well as the students themselves of course
- Retaining my schools and students long term through positive feedback and loyalty from the schools wanting me to be their teacher. Which is extremely rewarding
- Adhering to all Safeguarding and Health and Safety measures. Knowing my point of contact within the school (DSL) if I feel I need to chase up a certain child's behaviour, actions or what they have mentioned
- Following a standard of behaviour which is monitored and communicated with the children in a friendly, calm but authorities manner. This approach has been seen, and well-regarded from Headteachers
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Kitchen Porter/Assistant
Marco Pierre White
Corsham, Wiltshire
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Kitchen organisation for the ease of staff
- Communicating as a team and/or one on one with the waiting staff/chefs and managers to ensure a smooth work flow and that each task has been fulfilled
- Helping run food to tables in case of delays
- Cleaning to a safe and professional standard for our customers and staff - operating dishwashing machinery, using appropriate and recommended sanitary equipment, making sure clean and used items are put in their strict places to avoid confusion and contamination
- Helping maintain Health and Safety measures are carried out to the highest level throughout all practices
- Keeping kitchen equipment stocked up and ready to use, therefore eliminating any potential chance for delays or problems
Front of House Staff (Training Team Leader)
Butcombe Brewery
Ringwood, Hampshire
09.2022 - 12.2022
- In training to become Team Leader/Supervisor. Head-Hunted from the Front of House Staff job in Melksham and transferred over
- Learning how to organise a team while still remaining ‘part' of that team
- Understanding how to structure morning, lunch and dinner services incl. Setup, Team Members, Stations, Equipment, Morale, Cleanliness
- Cash up, counting the till, dealing with bookings and events, stock take, one on one with customers and shaping their experience with our company
- Dealing with any complaints, queries, difficult and uncertain situations which may occur in the most professional manner, ensuring the needs of customers have been met to the best of my ability
- Developing my skills in other areas to help out where/when needed (hotel, laundry, housekeeping, kitchen, stock, maintenance)
- Partook in mentoring sessions held by managers and/or Area Managers to boost morale, service and staff interactions
- Included in this role is everything previous to the Front of House Staff in Melksham job, these are the 'extra' tasks I was instructed to follow whilst in training
Front of House Staff
Butcombe Brewery
Melksham
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Providing efficient and personal service to our customers, ensuring they feel welcomed and valued
- Understanding food presentation and safety standards, from the kitchen to the customer
- Making company decisions, regarding events/ ideas, improvements/ problematic areas and promotions
- Resolved customer complaints promptly, maintaining a positive restaurant atmosphere and dining experience
- Facilitating seamless communication between kitchen staff and customers for special dietary requirements and any other needs
- Providing menu information to customers by answering queries about dishes and drinks
- Briefing service staff and managers on specific guest preferences upon arrival or booking
- Upselling products and deals (standard marketing between host and customer)
- Keeping the pub well maintained, ie. cleaning, organising, layout and structure, general maintenance
- Always asking for help when needed to ensure a smooth flow and a learning curve
- Trained new team members to uphold brand standards and quality service delivery
- Completed all necessary Hygiene, Safety and Practices training through the company
Bar Staff
Pig and Whistle
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Serving food and drinks, both bar and table service, to a professional standard, ensuring full customer satisfaction where possible
- Maintaining high levels of customer interaction allowing customers to feel heard, welcomed and valued
- Helping with any promotional or marketing decisions
- Regularly rotating stock to ensure minimal waste
- Start of day through to End-of-day cleaning duties, ensuring the bar and bar area meets the cleanliness standards
- Keeping records of tabs, avoiding any discrepancies
- Identification checks to maintain legal compliance
- Assistance where needed in the kitchen, helping to organise and structure the operations
Kitchen Staff
McDonald's
Melksham
01.2018 - 01.2018
- This was during my A- Level studies. I started this job to have some income and experience, but I soon realised that, due to the subjects I had enrolled into, they needed full time commitment and those work hours were switched to extra revision for my studies
- Still, I followed strict hygiene practices, providing a sanitary kitchen environment
- Demonstrated teamwork by assisting fellow staff whenever needed
- Prepped ingredients prior to cooking for more efficient service times
- Ensured that stock was rotated and counted to eliminate waste and to update order forms
- Provided high levels of communication within the team and interaction with customers, whether in the restaurant or drive-thru
Paper Distributor
Jones Convenience store
Melksham
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Tracking records of all transactions and dealings, ensuring no papers were misplaced or lost
- Keeping to strict time-keeping measures
- Fulfilled responsibilities despite certain weather conditions, demonstrating commitment and dedication
- Adhering to rules and regulations
- Maintaining the standard of the company through polite interactions with clients and an efficient service
Assistant Sports Coach
Active Trowbridge
Trowbridge, Wiltshire
03.2016 - 05.2016
- This was my chosen work experience whilst in school for Year 10
- Encouraged positive attitudes towards physical and mental activity by making sports enjoyable for children
- Direct involvement through, not only coaching children, but by partaking in games as a 'star player' to make the sessions more fun and challenging
- Designed fun fitness routines, increasing participant enjoyment
- Enhanced children's understanding of sports rules with clear, concise coaching methods
- Making sure each child felt comfortable in understanding the tasks put forward to them and allowing them to feel heard
Education
Advanced Levels - Chemistry
Melksham oak community school
Wiltshire 09.2018 - 06.2020
Advanced Levels - English Language
Melksham oak community school
Wiltshire 09.2018 - 06.2020
Advanced Levels - Spanish
Melksham oak community school
Wiltshire 09.2018 - 06.2020
Advanced Levels - Music
Melksham oak community school
Wiltshire 09.2018 - 06.2020
GCSE or equivalent (B-TECH) - All core subjects (inc. Creative Media, Music, Spanish)
Melksham Oak Community School
Wiltshire 09.2013 - 06.2018
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Organizational Skills
- Teaching
- Communication skills
- Adaptive teaching style
- Leadership
- Musical creativity
- Facilitator of group classes
- Recording experience
- In-Depth feedback provider
- Parent-Teacher liaison
- Positive reinforcement
- Student engagement
- Performance experience
- Song -writing
- Behaviour management
Languages
Spanish - Fluent
Certification
Safeguarding in Music Education Certification
Cyber Safety Certification
Associate Member of GSW Hub
Affiliations
- Music, Song-Writing and song tabbing, Performing, Recording, Concerts, Gaming with friends, travelling
Accomplishments
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Award for Services to Bromham Football Club (Volunteer Coaching)
Accepted into ICMP University (changed my mind on University life)
References
References available upon request.
Additional information
- Enhanced DBS with Update Service
- Safeguarding (all relevant certifications for teaching)
- Cyber Safety (relevant to teaching)
- Food Safety (all relevant certifications for Hospitality)
Awards
Duke Of Edinburgh, 2017, Awarded the DoE Bronze Award with my school, Services to the club, Duke of Edinburgh - I had to have a certain amount of hours allocated to teaching/helping out, so I volunteered at my football club to coach the U5's/6's which they greatly appreciated as I helped the team start winning matches and scoring goals
Timeline
Guitar Tutor
Multiple
04.2023 - 08.2025
Kitchen Porter/Assistant
Marco Pierre White
12.2022 - 02.2023
Front of House Staff (Training Team Leader)
Butcombe Brewery
09.2022 - 12.2022
Front of House Staff
Butcombe Brewery
09.2021 - 09.2022
Bar Staff
Pig and Whistle
11.2020 - 08.2021
Advanced Levels - Chemistry
Melksham oak community school
09.2018 - 06.2020
Advanced Levels - English Language
Melksham oak community school
09.2018 - 06.2020
Advanced Levels - Spanish
Melksham oak community school
09.2018 - 06.2020
Advanced Levels - Music
Melksham oak community school
09.2018 - 06.2020
Kitchen Staff
McDonald's
01.2018 - 01.2018
Assistant Sports Coach
Active Trowbridge
03.2016 - 05.2016
Paper Distributor
Jones Convenience store
01.2015 - 01.2018
GCSE or equivalent (B-TECH) - All core subjects (inc. Creative Media, Music, Spanish)
Melksham Oak Community School
09.2013 - 06.2018
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