Ebony Borg
Cranbourne,VIC
Summary
Professional music educator bringing strong skills in lesson planning, curriculum development, and student engagement. Proven ability to collaborate with colleagues, adapt to changing needs, and achieve positive outcomes. Highly reliable with focus on fostering supportive and productive learning environment. Skilled in various teaching methodologies, instrumental techniques, and music theory.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Instrumental Music Teacher
Berwick Secondary College
10.2021 - 12.2024
- Familiarized students with basic music concepts such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Incorporated student interests and experiences to make learning relevant and meaningful.
- Organized and directed various ensembles, enhancing teamwork and collaboration skills among students.
- Provided support for musical and vocal audition preparation and regularly assessed student progress using formal evaluations and informal observation, adjusting instructional methods as needed for optimal growth.
- Provided regular feedback and grades on student progress and wrote the student's reports to reflect students' growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents to support student progress and address any concerns or challenges.
- Used technology in classrooms to integrate technology and multimedia tools into art lessons and enhance student learning.
- Provided additional support to struggling students and created inclusive learning environments for all students to foster positive classrooms that support student growth and learning.
- Inspired a lifelong appreciation of music in students by fostering curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking through engaging lessons tailored to individual needs and interests.
Instrumental music teacher
St Mary's Coptic Orthodox College
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Mentored struggling students with an individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Worked with both primary and secondary bilingual students and utilised differentiation to adapt instruction to meet individual student needs and abilities.
- Managed classroom behaviour to establish and maintain clear classroom behaviour and discipline expectations.
- Communicated with parents to maintain regular communication about student progress and any concerns.
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
- Mentored students of different ages and backgrounds in music theory, composition and performance.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and performance evaluations to monitor progress throughout the year effectively.
Volunteer
Jeremy De Korte
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Helped students participating in String Fest prepare, learn and tune their instruments.
- Ensured all students were behaving and trying their best to not only have fun, but take the opportunity to perform and record with others seriously.
Volunteer
Frankston council FreeZa (Fresh)
01.2014 - 03.2021
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Managed music venues with different artists and bands.
- Employed as Fresh's photographer, lighting and sound engineer, stage and shop manager.
- Trained younger volunteers.
- Recognised a Fresh's studio and sound production worker to help the youth publish their own CDs.
Instrumental Music teacher
Guitar Village School of Music
02.2018 - 03.2020
- Employed as a vocal, piano, guitar and violin teacher at Guitar Village School of Music.
- Taught all ages and worked with students diagnosed with epilepsy, autism and ADHD.
- Prepared and planned each lesson and communicated with parents/carers about their child's achievements, goals, and homework tasks.
- Used various methodologies and strength-based approaches to adapt to students needs.
- Integrated technology into the lessons to enhance student learning outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Education (Honours) - Primary And Secondary (Discipline in Music)
Monash University
Clayton, VIC10-2024
Diploma of Tertiary Studies - Education
Monash University
Frankston, VIC12-2019
Certificate 3 - Music
Collarts
Melbourne, VIC12-2016
Skills
- Classroom and behaviour management
- Music theory
- Verbal and written communication
- Proficient in Violin, Vocals, Viola, Piano, and Guitar
- Parent-teacher communication
- Music technology integration
- Curriculum development and lesson planning
- Critical thinking
- Choral and ensemble conducting
- Adaptive teaching methods
- Growth mindset
- Student-centred and collaborative learning
Accomplishments
- Awarded First Class Honours.
- Oversaw and conducted 2 performances each year from 2020, including performances with the Casey Philharmonic Orchestra.
- Increased student participation in the arts and mathematics by by adopting a strength-based approach and adapting to student needs.
Vaccination
Fully vaccinated from COVID-19
Availability
All day Monday to Friday.
Timeline
Instrumental Music Teacher
Berwick Secondary College
10.2021 - 12.2024
Volunteer
Jeremy De Korte
01.2021 - 12.2021
Instrumental music teacher
St Mary's Coptic Orthodox College
02.2020 - 06.2022
Instrumental Music teacher
Guitar Village School of Music
02.2018 - 03.2020
Volunteer
Frankston council FreeZa (Fresh)
01.2014 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Education (Honours) - Primary And Secondary (Discipline in Music)
Monash University
Diploma of Tertiary Studies - Education
Monash University
Certificate 3 - Music
Collarts
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