Catherine Stanley
Aldgate,SA
Summary
I am a passionate Music Educator and Leader with over 20 years of experience. I am a dedicated and adaptable professional with a strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence and growth. I am motivated by my desire to foster a love of Music in young people and to enable them to develop their musical potential.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music Learning Leader
Endeavour College
Mawson Lakes, SA
01.2007 - Current
- Oversight and creation of 7-12 Music Curriculum
- Co-ordination of Instrumental Music Program
- Co-ordination of Extra-Curricular Music Program
- Ensemble Direction including Concert Band, Rock Band, Vocal Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, String Ensemble
- Accompanying soloists and choirs
- Leading and collaborating with Music faculty members including management of Administrative Support
- Creative oversight and co-ordination of performances, including SACE Solo Nights, Cabarets and Centre Stage concerts, Major Productions, Middle Years Concerts and Valedictory performances
- Organising and running several Music Camps
- Entering students in a range of Music competitions
- Extensive experience in teaching SACE Music including Stage 2 Explorations, Ensemble and Solo Performance with consistently high student achievement
- Part of the AHOMINGS network (Adelaide Heads of Music in Non-Government Schools) since 2007
Music Teacher
Endeavour College
Mawson Lakes, SA
07.2004 - Current
- Teaching Year 8-12 Classroom Music
- Teaching Year 8-10 Christian Living
Music Teacher
Woodcroft College
Woodcroft, SA
02.2004 - 04.2004
- Teaching Year 6-9 Classroom Music and Religious Education
Music Teacher
Marryatville High School Special Interest Music Program
Marryatville, SA
07.2003 - 12.2003
- Teaching Year 8-11 Classroom Music
Instrumental Teacher
Self-employed
Upper Sturt, SA
02.2000 - 06.2003
- Teaching private piano and violin students, including students at Darlington and Norton Summit Primary schools
Education
Bachelor of Music Teaching (secondary) (1st Class Honours) -
Adelaide University
Adelaide, SA12-2002
Advanced Diploma in Accompanying -
Adelaide University
Adelaide, SA12-2002
Advanced Diploma in Performance (piano) -
Flinders Street School of Music
Adelaide, SA12-2000
Secondary Education And SACE Completion - ATAR 92.8
Immanuel College
Novar Gardens, SA12-1997
Skills
- Assessment and Curriculum Design
- Program and results monitoring
- Commitment to continuous improvement
- Employee Interviewing
- Budget Administration
- Interpersonal Skills
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Performance Management
- Highly Organised
- Proactive; takes Initiative
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Accomplishments
- 2024 - creation of Year 7 Music Intensive Program
- for the first time, Year 7s are now able to participate in a Band Program as part of Music Curriculum
- 2023 - 3 students selected as Finalists in the national Rock Fest competition (with one winner)
- 2021-present - creation of Free Wind program/50% fee reduction for Year 7 students
- this program has increased the uptake of wind instruments amongst Year 7 students
- 2021-present - SACE Moderator for Stage 2 Music Explorations
- 2016 - present - creation of Endeavour College Instrumental Hire Program
- we now own over 50 instruments outright. These instruments are hired out at affordable fees, make learning an instrument more accessible to families. The instruments now generate significant income per year, feeding back into the growth of the program
Certification
- 2017 - The Complete Estill Voice Training Course - LEVELS 1 & 2: Figures for Voice™ and Figure Combinations for Six Voice Qualities™
- 2002 - Associate of Music Australia (AMusA) in piano from AMEB
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Music Learning Leader
Endeavour College
01.2007 - Current
Music Teacher
Endeavour College
07.2004 - Current
Music Teacher
Woodcroft College
02.2004 - 04.2004
Music Teacher
Marryatville High School Special Interest Music Program
07.2003 - 12.2003
Instrumental Teacher
Self-employed
02.2000 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Music Teaching (secondary) (1st Class Honours) -
Adelaide University
Advanced Diploma in Accompanying -
Adelaide University
Advanced Diploma in Performance (piano) -
Flinders Street School of Music
Secondary Education And SACE Completion - ATAR 92.8
Immanuel College
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