Ilona McGavock
Hamilton Hill
Summary
Initiative and stamina for running my own business as a registered osteopath for 27 years. A proven love for communicating and teaching in the context of health and wellbeing.
Believe music is the birthright of everyone and that those who learn music as children have the gift of music profoundly shaping their brain development and wellbeing. Also an advocate for adult brain plasticity and music learning.
A lifelong interest in music which has become a strong point of focus with daily practice in the last four years. Ready to bring passion and commitment to developing my musicianship and teaching. Keen to develop my skill at facilitating music-making for others.Organised, dependable, hardworking, passionate and adaptable.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Osteopath
Self-Employed
02.1999 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Yoga and Qigong Instructor
Self-Employed
01.2014 - Current
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Education
Diploma - Classical Music / Violin
Edith Cowan University
Perth, WA02-2025
Master of Science - Health Sciences Osteopathy
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC01-1998
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Science
Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC01-1996
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Western Australia
Perth, WA1980
Skills
- Strong communication skills and cultural sensitivity
- Interpersonal relationship building, active listening
- Dependable and responsible
- Collaborating in a team
- Flexible and adaptable,
- Multi-tasking, calm under pressure
- Creativity and attention to detail
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Training and development,
- Organization, time management, discipline
- First Aid/CPR
- Initiative and energy
Music
Career Objectives
- To continue to develop musicianship and teaching skills
- To pursue further tertiary education in music teaching
Core Qualifications
- Good communication and trust-building skills
- Flexibility and willingness to learn
- Playing Grade 6 level violin
- Directing and writing basic harmony arrangements for a folk band
- Playing with a community orchestra
- History of working with children and young people
- History of teaching (yoga and qigong) adults
- Solid work history running a business as a registered osteopath
- Recent experience in digital learning
Education
- Diploma of Classical Music / Violin WAAPA (ECU)
- AMEB Grade 5 completed (B+) working to prepare for Grade 6 Practical and Grade 3 Theory exams
- Weekly private Violin tuition since April 2022, currently with Helena O'Sullivan
Work Experience in child, youth and creative fields
- 6 months teaching violin using the Suzuki method one-on-one in school (1981)
- After-school and vacation care (1981)
- Puppetry (Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, Fremantle, 12 months 1982)
- Several months of puppetry on a TV show, Perth 1983
- 12 months youth work/ project manager in Arrunga Youth Refuge in Petersham Sydney (1985)
Voluntary Experience in Music
- Founder and Musical Director of a performing Folk band in celtic and klezmer genres since October 2021 - Currently
- Locum co-director of Hub Community Choir two school terms in 2022
- Playing Violin in Dorchestra community orchestra (musical director Daemon Clark) since May 2022
- Currently invited to do a trial period with Quorum a 16 piece vocal group (director Aishah Chadwick- Stumpf)
Timeline
Yoga and Qigong Instructor
Self-Employed
01.2014 - Current
Osteopath
Self-Employed
02.1999 - Current
Diploma - Classical Music / Violin
Edith Cowan University
Master of Science - Health Sciences Osteopathy
Victoria University
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Science
Victoria University
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Western Australia
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