Elizabeth Potter
Summary
I am a Bachelor of Music (Honours) graduate with professional experience in voice and piano teaching, music administration, stage performance and customer service. I have over six years' experience teaching music to students of all ages and skill levels, from beginner to advanced. Having recently returned from Japan working as an Assistant Language teacher for three years, I am conversationally fluent in Japanese and have strong intercultural understanding and skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Language Teacher
JET Programme
11.2020 - 08.2023
- Assistant English language teaching to primary and middle school-aged students in Japanese government schools in Higashine City, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan
- Preparation of language learning activities for Japanese students in conjunction with Japanese teachers of English
- Building and maintaining a support network for other JET members in the region in my capacity as a Regional Advisor
Administration Coordinator, Music Teacher
CK Singing School
11.2014 - 11.2020
- 2019 Manningham Business Excellence Awards Young Achiever Award – Runner Up
- Instruction of vocal technique, music theory and beginner piano for students (including AMEB syllabi); children to adults of varying levels
- Use of Zoom to conduct online group and one-to-one lessons
- Administrative duties handling school and staff timetabling, parent contact, emailing software (Mail Chimp), social media and website design/programming
- Organisation, ushering, MC and backstage assistance at concerts and events
Singing and Piano Teacher
MusicAPlenty
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Instruction of vocal technique, music theory and beginner piano for students (including AMEB); children to adults of varying levels (private, one-to-one lessons)
- Use of Skype to conduct online lessons
Music Teacher
Self-Employed
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Private one-to-one lessons with VCE level singing students, in-person and online via Zoom
- Business administration tasks including invoicing, timetabling and bookkeeping
Food and Beverage Attendant
The Coffee Club
06.2015 - 08.2018
- Front-of-house and back-of-house food and beverage service in fast-paced, busy environment
- Cash register and EFTPOS operations
- Barista duties and cold drink preparation
VCE Japanese Conversation Tutor
Our Lady Of Mercy College
01.2015 - 11.2015
- Co-ordination of one-to-one Japanese language conversation tutoring sessions with Year 12 students preparing for VCE Japanese Second Language oral examinations
Education
Bachelor of Music (Honours) - Classical Voice
University of Melbourne
Parkville, VIC07.2020
Diploma - Health Sciences
La Trobe University
Bundoora, VIC02.2016
Skills
- Customer Service
- Performing Arts (opera and classical music)
- Working with children and teens
- English Language Instruction
- Social Media Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Cultural Awareness
Certification
- Current Victorian Working with Children's Employee Check
- Full Victorian Manual Driver's Licence
- SP3 ChildSafe Training Certificate (2019)
- Estill Voice Training Course Certificate (2020)
VOLUNTEER WORK
JET Programme Regional Advisor 2022-23
Yamagata Opera Society Principal Soloist 2022-23
Yamagata Symphony Orchestra Chorus Member 2021-23
Savoy Opera Company Principal Soloist 2019-20
Scripture Union Summer Camps Leader 2015-19
Deep Creek Anglican Church Band Leader, Kids Leader 2010-20
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Chorus Member 2016
VCE English Tutoring 2015-16
West Heidelberg Food Service Food Service Assistant 2013 -14
Austin Repatriation Hospital Breakfast Assistant 2012
Languages
Japanese
Timeline
Assistant Language Teacher
JET Programme
11.2020 - 08.2023
Singing and Piano Teacher
MusicAPlenty
01.2020 - 11.2020
Music Teacher
Self-Employed
01.2020 - 12.2020
Food and Beverage Attendant
The Coffee Club
06.2015 - 08.2018
VCE Japanese Conversation Tutor
Our Lady Of Mercy College
01.2015 - 11.2015
Administration Coordinator, Music Teacher
CK Singing School
11.2014 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Music (Honours) - Classical Voice
University of Melbourne
Diploma - Health Sciences
La Trobe University
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