Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Appointments
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Nicole Hobday

Nicole Hobday

Brentwood,Essex

Summary

Dedicated and well-qualified music teacher with strong organisational and communication skills, combined with proficiency in using office software and managing administrative tasks. Committed to fostering positive educational environment through reliable support and efficient service. Knowledgeable about scheduling, record-keeping, and handling enquiries with professionalism.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work history

Music Teacher

St Edward's C of E Primary School
Romford, Greater London
09.2011 - Current
  • Worked with senior leaders to organise and deliver music lessons throughout school.
  • Enhanced over 420 students' understanding of musical styles and cultural traditions.
  • Led and rehearsed students in school and community musical programmes.
  • Assessed student performance and delivered targeted feedback on exams and auditions.
  • Fostered positive learning environment with clear behavioural expectations.
  • Organised programmes for school church services and music productions.

Private music teacher

Own business
Brentwood, Essex
08.1990 - Current
  • Provided tailored piano, music theory and practice lessons to children and adults
  • Designed curriculum to cater to various student learning preferences and requirements
  • Kept current with examination requirements to effectively prepare students for exams and practical assessments
  • Engaged with parents and carers to ensure ongoing support at home
  • Provided tailored music tutoring for GCSE and A Level students to strengthen academic performance
  • Managed scheduling conflicts adeptly; ensured smooth running of lessons week after week without interruption.
  • Prepared lesson plans tailored to individual student's goals and skill level for effective learning outcomes.
  • Built strong relationships with families, ensuring open communication lines regarding any issues or concerns about tuition or progress.
  • Fostered a love of music in students through engaging teaching methods.
  • Evaluated student performance and provided feedback and assistance to improve musical skills.

Primary School Music teacher

Oakfields Montessori Preparatory School
Upminster, Essex
09.2019 - 01.2021
  • Cultivated welcoming, positive classroom environment, encouraging children to express opinions, thoughts and feelings.
  • Collaborated with staff for integrated cross-curricular learning initiatives.
  • Assessed, recorded and reported on child development, progress and attainment to encourage continuous improvement against educational goals.
  • Selected appropriate teaching materials such as books, instruments, or other resources necessary for classes.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for teaching primary school music.

PA

Chambers of Michael Lawson QC
Temple, London
01.2000 - 11.2001
  • Facilitated communication between departments with professional liaison skills.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements, resulting in smooth business trips.
  • Assisted in event planning, leading to successful corporate gatherings.
  • Managed complex diaries, ensuring seamless executive schedules.
  • Organised high-level meetings with prominent legal figures.
  • Updated executive diaries with daily appointments, set reminders, and added key details.

Assistant Practice Manager

Chambers of Michael Lawson QC
Temple, London
01.1997 - 01.2000
  • Responsible for the practice of 65 barristers in a leading set of chambers.
  • Manage complex and frequently changing court. arrangements, including travel and court schedules.
  • Liaising with clients and helping to build good client work relations by organising seminars and social events.
  • Management of daily diary.
  • Organised daily schedules for barristers maximising use of time.
  • Collaborated with other law clerks on complex cases sharing expertise effectively.
  • Promoted accuracy by conducting thorough proofreading of all legal documents prior to submission.

Receptionist/Secretary

Chambers of Michael Hill QC
Temple, London
07.1995 - 01.1997
  • Managed high volume of incoming calls from multi-line telephone system and documented messages.
  • Took and communicated messages to minimise interruptions to staff workflows.
  • Acted as first point of contact for wide range of personnel.
  • Greeted incoming customers in a professional manner and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing all front desk enquiries.
  • Typing sensitive legal documents for court hearings, including dictation and proofreading

Education

Post Graduate Certificate - Music Teaching

Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music And Dance
London

Diploma in Principles of Piano Teaching -

Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music

Certificate of Teaching -

Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music
2009

NVQ Level 3 - Business and Finance

Westminster Kingsway College
London

A-Levels - Music (C), Christian Theology and Ethics (D)

St Edward's C/E Comprehensive School
Romford, Havering

GCSEs - Biology, Economics, English Literature, English Language, German, Music, Maths, Religious Studies

St Edward's C/E Comprehensive School
Romford

Skills

  • Organised multitasker
  • Diary and schedule management
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Effective written and verbal communication
  • Creative thinking
  • Exam preparation guidance
  • Pedagogical knowledge
  • Curriculum Development
  • Personalised Learning
  • Student engagement

Affiliations

  • I enjoy cooking, going to the theatre and travelling. I sing with several church choirs in Essex and London and am currently learning the organ through the RCO.

Appointments

Trustee of St Edward's Music Society (2022 - current)

Foundation Governor of St Edward's Academy (2015-2017)

Accomplishments

    Awarded the John Carter Memorial Award from the Institute of Barristers' Clerks (IBC) London in 2001.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Primary School Music teacher

Oakfields Montessori Preparatory School
09.2019 - 01.2021

Music Teacher

St Edward's C of E Primary School
09.2011 - Current

PA

Chambers of Michael Lawson QC
01.2000 - 11.2001

Assistant Practice Manager

Chambers of Michael Lawson QC
01.1997 - 01.2000

Receptionist/Secretary

Chambers of Michael Hill QC
07.1995 - 01.1997

Private music teacher

Own business
08.1990 - Current

Post Graduate Certificate - Music Teaching

Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music And Dance

Diploma in Principles of Piano Teaching -

Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music

Certificate of Teaching -

Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music

NVQ Level 3 - Business and Finance

Westminster Kingsway College

A-Levels - Music (C), Christian Theology and Ethics (D)

St Edward's C/E Comprehensive School

GCSEs - Biology, Economics, English Literature, English Language, German, Music, Maths, Religious Studies

St Edward's C/E Comprehensive School

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