Bridget Anese
Mitchelton
Summary
Skilled Music Coordinator and Educator offering 14 years of experience. Strong attention to detail with creative and friendly style. Dedicated to ensuring every student achieves success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music Coordinator
Ascot State School & Samford State School
01.2014 - Current
- Leader of Classroom, Instrumental and Choral Music Programs
- Co-Director of Aladdin Kids, Ascot State School's 2023 Musical Production
- Developed and implemented an award-winning co-curricular choral and instrumental music program
- Director of Samford Vivace choir- winner of the Harley Mead music award at Queensland Youth Music Awards
- Coordinator of music program auditions, rehearsals, competitions, performances, camps, and excursions
- Develop trusting relationships with students, staff and families
- Foster a love for learning music in all students by creating a positive and exciting classroom environment
- Demonstrate genuine dedications towards students, striving to make sure every student need is catered for emotionally, socially and academically
- Make valuable contributions to different professional teams
- Responsible for hiring teacher aides, accompanists, and conductors
- Exercise purchasing delegations in accordance with the department's Purchasing and Procurement policies and procedures
- Liaise with school community though Music Support Group
- Involvement in numerous Professional Development events, including Crescendo Music, KMEIA, and Education Queensland seminars and workshops
- Manage the preparation of music program documentation, including performance calendars, electronic rolls, and missed lesson notifications
- Proficiently use Microsoft Suite for department documents
Music Teacher
Brisbane State High School
01.2017
- Responsible for teaching Year 7,9 and 11 Classroom Music, Year 12 Music Extension
- Taught performance skills, music theory, musicology, composition, music technology
- Coordinated Music Extension recitals
Choral Director, Voice Teacher
St Anthony's Catholic College, Deeragun
01.2012
- Conductor of Middle School choir
- Winner of 2nd and 3rd prize at North Queensland Choral Eisteddfod, 2012
- Taught private singing lessons to secondary school students
- Prepared students for recitals and competitions
- Taught and reported on breathing technique, vocal placement, performance skills, musicianship
Music Teacher
Good Shepherd Catholic Community School
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Responsible for creating and implementing Kodaly-based music curriculum, Prep-7
- Implemented successful choral program
Music Teacher
Kirwan State High School
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Lead Junior Music Excellence Program
- Taught Year 7-11 Classroom Music
- Director of Junior Secondary Choir
- Vocal Director, Back to the ‘80s
Education
Bachelor of Music Studies -
Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Griffith University
12.2009
Graduate Diploma - Education
University of Queensland
Saint Lucia, QLD12.2010
Graduate Diploma - Information & Library Studies
Curtin University
12.2015
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Dedication
- Program Leadership
- Effective Time Management
- Agile Worker
- Interpersonal Skills
- Event Management
- Collaboration
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
Certification
- Commissioner for Declarations
- Responsible Service of Alcohol
- Cert IV Celebrancy
- CPR and First Aid
Affiliations
- Kodaly Music Education Institute of Australia
- Australian National Choral Association
- Crescendo Music
Professionalengagement
- Guest Choir Conductor, Education Queensland Workshops, Responsible for teaching choral singing to hundreds of students, Create engaging rehearsals where every child can achieve success regardless of choral experience, Providing administrative assistance to workshop organisers
- Composer, Bridget Anese Music, Composer of choral music for Primary and Secondary students, Works have been performed by schools across Australia, and Crescendo Music workshops, Created Concert Band arrangements of Samford SS Song, Composed Ascot SS Song- Choral and Concert Band, Chorister Voices of Birralee 2018, One of 15 singers to represent Australia in WWI Centenary Commemorations on the Western Front tour in France
References
- Ms Simone Coogan, Deputy Principal, Ascot State School, 0430 013 465, slcoo0@eq.edu.au
- Miss Laura Bartlett, Dance/Drama teacher & Co-director Aladdin Kids, Ascot State School, 0468 543 696, Labar4@eq.edu.au
- Mrs Karen Taylor, Business Services Manager, Ascot State School, 0429 110 408, Ktayl366@eq.edu.au
Timeline
Music Teacher
Brisbane State High School
01.2017
Music Coordinator
Ascot State School & Samford State School
01.2014 - Current
Choral Director, Voice Teacher
St Anthony's Catholic College, Deeragun
01.2012
Music Teacher
Good Shepherd Catholic Community School
01.2012 - 01.2013
Music Teacher
Kirwan State High School
01.2011 - 01.2012
Graduate Diploma - Education
University of Queensland
Graduate Diploma - Information & Library Studies
Curtin University
Bachelor of Music Studies -
Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Griffith University
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