Mark Wyer
Musician / Nurse
Townsville,QLD
Summary
With over 40 years' experience as a professional musician and piano, organ and keyboard instructor, I have successfully helped numerous students learn to play the piano and develop a genuine passion for music. I am comfortable working with children of all ages as well as adults. I excel in creating tailored lesson plans that effectively facilitate musical growth for the individual and have experience collaborating with other teachers to improve our collective teaching skillset. Drawing from my personal experience playing solo, in bands, and orchestras, I am uniquely equipped to assist and enhance student performances for concerts or exams and I strive to create an engaging learning environment that inspires each student to reach their full potential.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Instrumental Piano Tutor
St. Joseph's Catholic School The Strand
02.2022 - Current
- Tutored piano to students from Years 2 to 6 individually and in groups of 2.
- Responsible for writing progress reports for each student biannually and submitting their online grades and report cards.
- Adapted teaching style according to each student''s unique personality traits, strengths, weaknesses, ensuring optimal results within diverse groups of learners.
- Prepared over 40 piano students for concert performances.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
- Collaborated with fellow music educators to share best practices and continuously improve teaching methods.
- Cultivated a love for music in students through an holistic approach incorporating various musical styles (modern and classical), various composers, student's own favourite music and historical contexts into lessons.
Instrumental Music Administrator
St. Joseph's Catholic School The Strand
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Organising enrolments, creating timetables and communicating with 6 instrumental tutors, liaising between the school leadership team and tutors.
- Organised the annual instrumental concerts over 3 nights showcasing 120 students' progress whilst fostering excitement about performing and giving the students a goal.
- Recruited tutors when necessary and assisted them with HR requirements and the application process.
- Answering parent enquiries and solving problems with Vice principal including schedule clashes, prolonged tutor absence or leave and student behavioural issues when they arose.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
The Townsville Hospital
02.2014 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical reasoning skills when assessing patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions, and escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Improved patient outcomes by consistently providing high-quality emergency care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Acted as a resource for colleagues by sharing clinical expertise, participating in educational opportunities, and serving as a preceptor for new nurses joining the Emergency Department team.
Student In Nursing
The Townsville Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Responsibilities include preparation of beds for new admissions, admissions and discharges, restocking of treatment and medication rooms, vital sign observations, suctioning and oxygen checks, resuscitation trolley checks and assisting clients with hygiene, mobility and feeding needs
- Experience working as a one on one special nurse
- Assisting nursing and medical staff with procedures
- Organized extracurricular activities to broaden students'' exposure to new skills, experiences, and career paths.
Freelance Musician and Piano Teacher
Self Employed
03.2001 - 01.2014
- Playing solo piano and performing on synths and electronic keyboards in a variety of different bands for weddings, corporate functions, concerts and in church
- Heavily involved in local community theatre as a repetiteur and orchestra member
- Piano teacher, specialising in individual tuition of children 6 to 11 years of age
- Developing lesson plans and preparing students for examinations
Manager
Artie's Music Stores
02.2000 - 03.2011
- Staff Management, organising staff rosters, assisting in interviewing and hiring of part-time employees
- Managing store inventory, ordering and receiving of stock, invoicing and pricing
- Stock transfers and stock control between all three stores
- Money handling including daily till counts, banking and maintenance of till floats
- Development and implementation of promotional activities and training to increase sales
- Liaison between Artie's Music and schools including both school and private music teachers
- On floor sales specialising in school music, pianos and keyboards
Classroom Music Teacher
TAFE
08.1999 - 11.1999
- Specialised in the music education of Indigenous teenagers in classroom settings
- Developed lesson plans based on TAFE curriculum and learning objectives
- Coordinated the successful creation of bands and vocal groups within the classroom
- Set assignments and created exams and was responsible for their grading
Sales and Promotions Manager
Roland Corporation
02.1992 - 08.1997
- Responsible for stock control and sales in over 20 music stores in my allocated regions
- Made personal sales calls to each store and developed close business relationships with each of the store owners and their staff to increase sales
- Developed individual promotional strategies with each store and assisted in their implementation
- Responsible for learning about and educating both store staff and their customers of the attributes of new music product
- Planned expenditure budgets and sales targets for my allocated regions and created monthly reports for head office
Sales and Promotions Manager
Yamaha Music Australia
09.1986 - 12.1989
- Responsible for stock control and sales in over 20 music stores in my allocated regions
- Made personal sales calls to each store and developed close business relationships with each of the store owners and their staff to increase sales
- Developed individual promotional strategies with each store and assisted in their implementation
- Responsible for learning about and educating both store staff and their customers of the attributes of new music product
- Planned expenditure budgets and sales targets for my allocated regions and created monthly reports for head office
Retail Sales Assistant
Artie's Music Shoppe
07.1985 - 09.1986
- On floor sales specialising in sheet music and piano/organ sales
- Checking invoices and pricing stock
- Cleaning of the store and stock
- Organising and delivery of piano and organs
Education
Bachelor of Nursing Science - Nursing Science
James Cook University
Townsville, QLD12-2013
Undergraduate Degree - General
Seattle Community College
Seattle, WA12.1998
Associate Diploma of Music, Jazz. - Music Performance
Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD01.1991
Bachelor of Science/Accounting -
James Cook University
Townsville, QLD07.1985
Year 12 Certificate -
Kirwan State High School
Townsville, QLD01.1983
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Adaptive lesson planning
- Performance excellence
- Individualised attention
- Holistic approach
- Recital preparation
- Ear training expertise
- Performance anxiety coaching
- Student motivation
Timeline
Instrumental Music Administrator
St. Joseph's Catholic School The Strand
01.2024 - 11.2024
Instrumental Piano Tutor
St. Joseph's Catholic School The Strand
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
The Townsville Hospital
02.2014 - Current
Student In Nursing
The Townsville Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2014
Freelance Musician and Piano Teacher
Self Employed
03.2001 - 01.2014
Manager
Artie's Music Stores
02.2000 - 03.2011
Classroom Music Teacher
TAFE
08.1999 - 11.1999
Sales and Promotions Manager
Roland Corporation
02.1992 - 08.1997
Sales and Promotions Manager
Yamaha Music Australia
09.1986 - 12.1989
Retail Sales Assistant
Artie's Music Shoppe
07.1985 - 09.1986
Bachelor of Nursing Science - Nursing Science
James Cook University
Undergraduate Degree - General
Seattle Community College
Associate Diploma of Music, Jazz. - Music Performance
Griffith University
Bachelor of Science/Accounting -
James Cook University
Year 12 Certificate -
Kirwan State High School
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