Joanna Laub

I thrive on finding the potential within my singing students. Navigating their growth in vocal technique, performance skills and confidence is indeed a great reward.

• Maintain a vocal tuition business throughout 2 years of covid. Pivoting to online learning, resulting in new and sustainable teaching methods and practices.
• 2018 Northern Beaches Eistedford, JAM Choir
• Fostered meaningful relationships, resulting in a high retention rate of tuition students.
• All my HSC students (of 2 or more years training) performing in Bands 5 & 6.
• Created a safe and fun environment for learning and self expression.
• Developed confidence in all choir members through successful performance experiences.
• Working alongside parents to create successful learning strategies for students with learning difficulties.
• 18 years experience teaching a broad range of ages and abilities has developed my capacity to differentiate the content for the individual learner.
• Multitasking skills gained through running two separate businesses whilst studying online.
• I am a loyal, honest, and hard working employee, this is demonstrated in the longevity of my employment positions.
• I have worked with two students who now make a living writing and performing music at a high professional level. One writing and recording vocals with Australia's top electronic producers, and performing at both national and international festivals, such as Blues and Roots Festival and, and Glastonbury. The other tours both nationally and internationally performing at major festivals such as Splendour in the Grass, and South by Southwest. Writing, recording, performing, and along with the four other members of his band he has won five Aria Awards.

• Relationally driven
• Team player
• Creative problem solver
• Open communicator
• High level emotional intelligence
• Willingness to serve others
• Passionate about diversifying the curriculum for individual learning needs

• 2007- CURRENT, Creator and vocal tutor, Made To Sing, Sydney, Teaching contemporary vocal and music theater
• 2022-2023, CAPA Teacher part time, Terrey Hills Public School, Sydney, Teaching Music and Drama K-6, Writing age appropriate, inclusive programs, designed to engage all learners., Running choir rehearsal, conducting choir for performance., Working collaboratively with the Bands coordinator to create performance opportunities.
• 2015- CURRENT, CASUAL AND BLOCK TEACHER, NORTHERN BEACHES CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Sydney, Teaching K-12 in a broad range of subjects., Working collaboratively with heads of departments to meet the needs of all learners., Employing relational skills to engage students.
• 2007- CURRENT, VOCAL TUTOR, NORTHERN BEACHES CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, SYDNEY, Sydney, Teaching vocal and performance techniques, basic music theory, aural skills, songwriting, learning repertoire and basic piano and guitar skills., Differentiate lessons to suit the individual using a variety of instructional techniques and technologies., Engaged resources from Australian companies.
• 2015- 2018, PRIMARY CHOIR LEADER, NORTHERN BEACHES CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, Sydney, Monitor behaviour of large group, ages 6-12 years, engaging all types of learners., Involve Stage 3 students in decision making to develop team leading skills., Conduct choir for performance, providing duty of care for off campus performances., Select and teach appropriate repertoire., Take roll call in Google sheets.

• Adriaan Mees
• Brad Fuller
• Jeff Crabtree
• Ric Bollen Minister at Pittwater Uniting Church, 0401 496 718
• Tiffany Blaikie Religious Education, Stella Maris College, 0418 448 937, tiffany_blaikie@stellamaris.nsw.edu.au
• Linda Gregory Client, 0403 179 139, lgregory@geo-logix.com.au

• 2023 to date a member of the Hummingbird Music Adult Pop Choir. Performing at Sydney venues throughout the year.
• Performing in small groups with local musicians on the Northern Beaches.
• Vocal performance in Christmas community events such as Pittwater Carols and Carols by the Lake, at times involving my students in these performances.