James Caddie
Brunswick
Summary
Music educator bringing strong skills in lesson planning and student engagement with a dynamic teaching style. 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.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Teacher
Croydon Hills Primary School
08.2025 - Current
- Working as a contracted substitute drum teacher.
- Adapting to a different teaching style to guide students through their current work while introducing them to new methods and techniques.
Music Teacher
The Blackburn Academy
04.2023 - Current
- Working as a private drum teacher taking upwards of 20 students per week.
- Guided multiple students through exams from preliminary to grade 8.
- Worked with studens of all ages on technique, independence, time, feel and reading.
- Extensive experience in communicating with students and parents, scheduling and invoicing.
Bartender/Bar Attendant
Metung Hotel
09.2018 - 01.2023
- Served high customer volumes during peak seasons.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Jazz And Improvisation
University of Melbourne
Southbank, VIC11-2026
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Band directing
- Group and individual instruction
- Improvisation techniques
Studied With
- Danny Fischer
- Dave Beck
- Darryn Farrugia
- Felix Bloxsom
Timeline
Music Teacher
Croydon Hills Primary School
08.2025 - Current
Music Teacher
The Blackburn Academy
04.2023 - Current
Bartender/Bar Attendant
Metung Hotel
09.2018 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Music - Jazz And Improvisation
University of Melbourne
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