Carla Sella Marianayagam
Pakenham,VIC
Summary
I am a highly organised, outcome-driven and motivated professional music teacher with a vast array of experience accumulated over 30 years of music teaching. As an experienced educator, I understand the diverse needs of individuals in today’s classroom, and am able to readily modify and adapt lessons plans and programs to engage all students, accommodating their individual learning styles and needs. As a Christian educator, my ability to teach within a biblical worldview framework, teaching redemptively as part of God’s narrative, is something I am very passionate about.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Music Specialist / Classroom Music Teacher
Chairo Christian School
07.2016 - Current
- Description of work: Teach classroom music to students from Prep to VCE, rehearse and direct Musical Productions, prepare students for concerts, productions and performances, compose arrangements for vocal ensembles; conduct Choirs, Bands and Ensembles.
Instrumental Music Instructor
Alkira Secondary College
05.2016 - 12.2019
- Description of work: Teach violin, singing and piano for secondary students in individual and group classes; write students reports; compose vocal and instrumental arrangements for vocal ensembles; conduct choirs; prepare students for concerts, AMEB exams and performances.
Instrumental Music Instructor
Dandenong High School
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Description of work: Teach violin for secondary students in individual and group classes; write students reports; conduct Strings ensembles; prepare students for concerts and performances.
Instrumental Music Teacher
Alla’s Music Studio
05.2014 - 12.2017
- Description of work: Teach piano, violin, singing and Music Theory for children, teenagers and adults in individual and group classes; write students reports; prepare and accompany students for AMEB exams, festivals, concerts and performances.
Music Teacher / Director of Music
Centre Of Culture, Music And Languages
01.2005 - 01.2013
- Description of work: Teach piano, violin, keyboard, recorder, singing and theoretical subjects of music for children and adults, in individual and group classes; supervise music tutors; produce teaching materials; Write curriculum and students reports; compose vocal and instrumental arrangements for music ensembles; conduct choirs and instrumental ensembles; prepare students for concerts, examinations and performances; organise concerts, music festivals and performances; budget and buy musical equipment and resources.
Education
Masters - Education
State University of Western Parana
Cascavel, Brazil10.2013
Post-graduate Diploma - Music Education
School of Music And Fine Arts of Parana
Curitiba, Brazil02.2021
Honours Degree - Pedagogy
State University of Western Parana
Cascavel, Brazil12.1998
Diploma of Music - Piano
Sound And Rhythm Music School
Cascavel, Brazil12.1991
Certificate - Music Analysis
Sound And Rhythm Music School
Cascavel, Brazil12.1991
Certificate - Music Didactics
Sound And Rhythm Music School
Cascavel, Brazil12.1990
Certificate - History of Music
Sound And Rhythm Music School
Cascavel, Brazil12.1989
Certificate - Music Theory
Sound And Rhythm Music School
Cascavel, Brazil12.1989
Skills
- Passionate for music and Christian education
- Over 30 years experienced music teacher
- Easily builds rapport with students, parents and co-workers
- Self-managing, punctual, organised, proactive and reliable
- Flexible and open to new approaches
- Proficient in organising and preparing students for concerts, festivals and performances
- Competent in incorporating Digital Technologies to the classroom environment and highly prepared for delivering remote learning
- Experienced in Orff and Kodaly approaches
- High skilled on sight reading and accompaniment
- Well-versed in composing vocal and instrumental arrangements
- Capable to motivate students and foster a safe and caring environment in the classroom
- Able to conduct choirs and instrumental ensembles
Certification
· VIT Registration No. 394250
· Working With Child Card No. 0083177A-01
· Kodaly Certificate - Level 1 Secondary (2019)
· Kodaly Certificate – Level 1 Primary (2023)
· First Aids Certificate (valid to 2026)
Recent Professional Development
· Worldviews and Educational Practice – Postgraduate Certificate Credit - NICE (2021)
· Back to School – VOSA and KMEIA (2022)
· School in the Belly of the Culture – CEN
· Classrooms and Deeper Learning - CEN
· Special Needs in Music Education - AMUSE
· Victorian Music Curriculum - AMUSE
· Musical Theatre Workshop for teachers - AMEB
· Music Tech Lessons for Chromebooks and mixed devices - Midnight Music
· Sibelius workshop – Future Music Australia
Timeline
Instrumental Music Instructor
Dandenong High School
04.2018 - 12.2018
Junior Music Specialist / Classroom Music Teacher
Chairo Christian School
07.2016 - Current
Instrumental Music Instructor
Alkira Secondary College
05.2016 - 12.2019
Instrumental Music Teacher
Alla’s Music Studio
05.2014 - 12.2017
Music Teacher / Director of Music
Centre Of Culture, Music And Languages
01.2005 - 01.2013
Masters - Education
State University of Western Parana
Post-graduate Diploma - Music Education
School of Music And Fine Arts of Parana
Honours Degree - Pedagogy
State University of Western Parana
Diploma of Music - Piano
Sound And Rhythm Music School
Certificate - Music Analysis
Sound And Rhythm Music School
Certificate - Music Didactics
Sound And Rhythm Music School
Certificate - History of Music
Sound And Rhythm Music School
Certificate - Music Theory
Sound And Rhythm Music School
· VIT Registration No. 394250
· Working With Child Card No. 0083177A-01
· Kodaly Certificate - Level 1 Secondary (2019)
· Kodaly Certificate – Level 1 Primary (2023)
· First Aids Certificate (valid to 2026)
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