Theo Elwes
London
Summary
Royal College Of Music Master's graduate and Level 3 Ski Instructor with extensive experience teaching, mentoring and supporting young people through music and sport. Engaged in professional performances with leading UK and European orchestras, complemented by recent work with children and families in Canada. DBS checked and first-aid trained, actively pursuing opportunities in summer childcare, tutoring and au pair roles.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Level 3 Ski Instructor
Whistler Blackcomb Ski School
Whistler , Canada
2025.11 - 2026.05
- Delivered private and group lessons to children and adults of varying ages and abilities.
- Managed groups in mountain environments while maintaining high standards of safety and risk management.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding lesson objectives, progression and confidence development.
- Successfully attained PSIC Level 3 and commenced Level 4 training.
Private Music Teacher, Tutor & Freelance Musician
Self-Employed
London , Greater London
2020.09 - 2025.09
- Taught violin and music to children and adults through private one-to-one lessons.
- Planned and delivered engaging lessons tailored to individual learning styles, abilities and goals.
- Developed strong mentoring, communication and organisational skills through regular teaching and pastoral support of students.
- Performed professionally alongside studies at the Royal College Of Music, including work with leading orchestras and ensembles such as the London Symphony Orchestra, Britten Symphonia and English National Opera.
Music Mentor & Workshop Assistant
The Amber Trust
London , Greater London
2018.09 - 2020.03
- Fostered confidence, creativity, and musical skills in young people through personalised one-to-one and group activities.
- Engaged blind, partially sighted and disabled children in music education programmes and workshops to enhance their learning experience.
- Adapted teaching approaches to meet a range of individual needs and abilities.
- Secured over £5,000 through fundraising initiatives to sustain charity programmes and outreach efforts.
Education
Master of Arts - Violin
Royal College Of Music
London 2024.09 - 2025.06
Bachelor of Arts - Violin
Royal College Of Music
London 2020.09 - 2024.06
A-Levels - A Levels - Music, History, Politics, History Of Art
Highgate School
London 2018.09 - 2020.06
GCSEs - GCSEs
Eton College
London 2015.09 - 2018.07
Skills
- Level 3 ski instructor
- Ski instruction
- Ski technique analysis
- Outdoor First Aid Certified
- Safeguarding Awareness
- Basic DBS Checked
- Childcare & Supervision
- Private Tuition
- Music mentoring
- Communication with Parents
Affiliations
- Endurance Sports (Marathons and Triathlons)
- Reading (100+ books annually)
- Volunteer Work of all varieties
- Hiking (over 50 mountains hiked in North America)
Timeline
Level 3 Ski Instructor
Whistler Blackcomb Ski School
2025.11 - 2026.05
Master of Arts - Violin
Royal College Of Music
2024.09 - 2025.06
Private Music Teacher, Tutor & Freelance Musician
Self-Employed
2020.09 - 2025.09
Bachelor of Arts - Violin
Royal College Of Music
2020.09 - 2024.06
Music Mentor & Workshop Assistant
The Amber Trust
2018.09 - 2020.03
A-Levels - A Levels - Music, History, Politics, History Of Art
Highgate School
2018.09 - 2020.06
GCSEs - GCSEs
Eton College
2015.09 - 2018.07