Stewart McLean
Cowdenbeath,Fife
Summary
A previous teacher for over eight years, seeking a new career as a courier/delivery service. Dedicated professional with expertise in safe driving practices and delivery accuracy, complemented by a strong knowledge of transport laws and traffic regulations. Demonstrates self-motivation for lone working and adaptability to various weather conditions, ensuring efficient operations. Proficient in GPS usage and manual handling, with a commitment to customer service excellence. Career goal includes leveraging skills in logistics to enhance operational efficiency within a dynamic organisation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Music Instructor
Dubai Center for Musical Arts
2022.09 - 2024.12
- Develop lesson plans in accordance to each student's individual musical goals with the addition of exam preparation in regards to their chosen syllabus.
- Develop and prepare student based ensembles for upcoming musical performances.
- Manage and conduct musical activities throughout various local schools.
- Provide weekly feedback to parents regarding students performance during class, and whether or not their learning objectives are being achieved.
English Language Teacher
I2 International - China
2020.03 - 2021.11
- Plan and execute lessons to students from ages 2 and above according to the standard of i2 curriculum system
- Actively communicate with clients with all relevant information regarding the performance and progress of students
- Cooperate with the marketing team to prepare and lead enrichment activities for students
- Maintain students' class records in a timely and thorough manner
- Develop and use suitable supplementary classroom materials as necessary for effective teaching
- Administer, correct and record student assessment and complete progress reports
- Implement all innovations/changes within the company
Music Instructor
Melodica - The Villa Dubai
2018.09 - 2020.02
- Plan and prepare lessons (lesson plans) in relation to individual students' needs and examination syllabus
- Identify students' needs and set short- and long-term goals to students.
- Demonstrate high standards of teaching thereby impacting on the learning and achievement of students and, as such, be a positive role model to students.
- Create and maintain a classroom environment where students are eager to attend lessons and practice.
- Use a variety of teaching strategies, methods, tools and approaches and tailor to student's different learning needs, learning styles and preferences.
- Ensure current examination syllabi are being taught in their entirety. Keep up to date with changes.
- Ensure understanding and compliance with all exam syllabi and of all teaching materials used by the school.
- Teach music theory, aural skills, sight reading and practical techniques to students and motivate them to achieve their musical goals.
- Ensure a diverse range of style of music is promoted and that students can explore a variety of music genres.
- Encourage and prepare students to take part in international examinations.
- Encourage and prepare students for recitals, competitions, concerts and any other musical event or activity, within or out with Melodica.
Lecturer of Music (Internship)
Perth UHI - Perth
2017.01 - 2018.06
- Assisting with the co-ordination of university programs, including the STEM program, and student musical performances
- Instilling a sense of music appreciation and encourage students expand their interests
- Develop and present stimulating lesson plans that cover a wide range of topic and foster music appreciation
- Negotiation learning methods and student-based activities with module leaders within the creative industries
- Conducting both formative and summative assessments
- Ensuring students' development by analyzing assessments given
- Coordinating auditions for potential students
- Evaluate the performance of all the students and provide constructive feedback
- Instruct students in the technical aspects of music, conduct rehearsals, and put on concerts
Guitar Tutor
Self-employed
2013.01 - 2018.06
- Constructing and designing a variety of lesson plans, tailored for each student
- Demonstrating students how to play guitars and keyboard
- Using innovative methods and teaching strategies
- Providing constructive feedback after each lesson
- Establishing rapport with students and offered positive encouragement to keep students motivated and eager to learn and progress
Guitar Tutor/English Instructor
Balwearie High School - Kirkcaldy
2015.09 - 2016.12
- Develop and present stimulating lesson plans that cover a wide range of topic and foster music appreciation
- Organising classes for students of mixed abilities, aptitudes and educational needs
- Identifying students' strengths and weaknesses and develop effective ways of overcoming barriers to learning music
- Presenting lessons clearly by using language appropriate to the age of the pupils
- Ensuring each student's progress and providing constructive feedback
- Other Notable Performance:
- Communicated with parents, students and the teaching administration - Met with students, parents and other educators on a constant basis to discuss student progress.
- Classroom management:
- Prepared course work planned class sessions: Selected/integrated appropriate instructional materials for classroom instruction - Organized/delivered classroom lectures to students effectively. Arranged extra-curricular activities and set targets for pupils.
- Identified students at risk of underachievement and ensured that appropriate interventions were in place.
- Evaluated students' class work and assignments: Graded tests, essays, reports and other assignments
- Regularly provided students with feedback in line with the faculty assessment systems.
- Prepared English classroom and coursework materials, homework assignments, and handouts.
Education
Teaching English as Foreign Language -
ITT International TEFL And TESOL
OnlinePost Graduate – Teaching Qualification for Further Education - undefined
Stirling University
StirlingMaster's - Popular Musicology
University of the Highlands and Islands
PerthBA Honours - Popular Music Performance
University of the Highlands and Islands
PerthSkills
- Safe driving practice
- Delivery accuracy
- Knowledge of transport laws
- Self-Motivation for lone working
- Adaptable to weather conditions
- GPS usage capability
- Traffic law adherence
- Knowledge of traffic regulations
- Picking and packing
- Customer Service
- Manual handling
References
- Sean, McLaughlin, Head of Music, seanmclaughlin.perth@uhi.ac.uk, University of Highlands and Islands
- David, Watt, Manager of Music Department, david.watt@perth.ac.uk, University of Highlands and Islands
- Jenny, Zhong, Principal, jenny.zhong@i2edu.com, i2
Volunteer
- Drake Music Scotland - Edinburgh, 2015-11, 2016-09, Facilitating music lessons to participants with a learning difficulties, through music based workshops. Tailored wide range of activities and materials to accommodate all styles of learners.
- Perth UHI – Perth, 2015-11, 2016-06, Volunteered as a tutor for an Access level class at Perth UHI. Was given the task of tailoring lesson plans, suited to an SQA music curriculum.
Disclaimer
I hereby certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Stewart Mclean
Timeline
Music Instructor
Dubai Center for Musical Arts
2022.09 - 2024.12
English Language Teacher
I2 International - China
2020.03 - 2021.11
Music Instructor
Melodica - The Villa Dubai
2018.09 - 2020.02
Lecturer of Music (Internship)
Perth UHI - Perth
2017.01 - 2018.06
Guitar Tutor/English Instructor
Balwearie High School - Kirkcaldy
2015.09 - 2016.12
Guitar Tutor
Self-employed
2013.01 - 2018.06
Post Graduate – Teaching Qualification for Further Education - undefined
Stirling University
Master's - Popular Musicology
University of the Highlands and Islands
BA Honours - Popular Music Performance
University of the Highlands and Islands
Teaching English as Foreign Language -
ITT International TEFL And TESOL