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Moya Strain

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Experienced, customer-focused, positive professional with 7+ years of experience looking for opportunities to grow and develop my career in Melbourne. I have experience in dealing with customer service, retail, teaching Music to primary and secondary students where I have always strived to offer excellent knowledge by constantly changing my style and approach to suit their needs.

I would like to work in a position where I can be challenged, and display my interpersonal, enthusiastic approach to building strong relationships and providing a positive customer experience. I thrive in an active environment and enjoy learning new aspects of work, therefore developing my own knowledge to become more trained for the role I have been hired in.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Music Teacher

Glen Huntly Primary School
04.2024 - Current
  • Organized a whole-school 'Musical Showcase' which involved collaboration with all school teachers and 280 students
  • Run School Choir, Band and Ukulele club on a weekly basis
  • Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
  • Established positive relationships with parents and guardians, promoting open communication and collaboration for student success.

Music Teacher

St. Mark's High School
08.2023 - 02.2024

· Teaching Music to junior and senior students

· Directing the Special Needs Choir and providing piano accompaniment during performances

· Directing the Mixed School Choir and providing piano accompaniment during performances

· Running the Year 8 Ukulele Club

· Volunteering in a School Homeless ‘Sleep Out' to encourage whole school fundraising

Front of House Server

Bonnie & Wild
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Contributed to team efficiency by promptly clearing tables and resetting them for incoming guests.
  • Addressed customer concerns swiftly and professionally,
  • Maintained a clean and inviting dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for guests.
  • Supported overall restaurant operations by assisting with opening or closing duties as needed.

Secondary School Teacher

St. Paul's High School
08.2022 - 06.2023

Learnt value of high-quality teaching methods and have worked collaboratively with colleagues to benefit from experience and capability in teaching all year groups

  • Created schemes of work for BGE classes, created Classroom arrangements suitable to pupils' musical tastes and managed challenging behaviour
  • Providing instruction for over 1,000 pupils, managing teacher's classroom instructions, classroom management and school guidelines
  • Supporting Nurture students to reach literacy and numeracy targets in a smaller classroom setting
  • Taught KS3 Curriculum of Maths, English, Religion, History Geography, Languages (Irish, French, and Spanish), Learning for Life and Work and Digital Technology
  • Taking vital roles within the school; - Assistant Director of the Junior Boys Choir, handling in and outside of school activities
  • Supporting the emotional and social well-being of SEN students on a one-to-one weekly basis

Music Teacher

Dalkeith High School
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Taught a National Class of differing abilities; - I have taught the Understanding Music Units and given feedback on the Performance Unit during practical periods and in the run up to practical exams
  • Produced Music technology units of work and engaged in Senior Phase Music technology curricular content

Sales Assistant

Camlough Pharmacy
06.2015 - 07.2021
  • Building strong working relations within the pharmacy staff to co-operate at a professional level, which is key in assisting customer's needs
  • Taking on a variety of leadership responsibilities including managing the beauty counter at certain times, also the main pharmacy dispensary
  • A typical working day includes stock control, pricing of products, window dressing and general housekeeping duties within the pharmacy and beauty department
  • Managing the social media account of the Camlough Pharmacy Facebook page, uploading images of new in products to keep customers updated on their beauty and health essentials daily

Front of House – Barista

Muffin Break
01.2018 - 06.2018
  • Company Overview: A chain of cafes throughout the UK serving freshly baked Muffins, pies, and other treats
  • Greeted guests in a friendly manner and informed them of the best-selling food specials available
  • Upselling coffee to maximize profit and customer satisfaction
  • Sustaining a clean and organized workplace for staff to thrive in and dining area for guest satisfaction
  • Addressing customer service complaints whilst asserting a calm and friendly attitude
  • Make and serve high quality coffees with latte art to ensure customers return on a regular basis
  • Taking customers orders and payments in a well-timed manner during busy periods
  • Ordering, accepting, and distributing stock supplies
  • A chain of cafes throughout the UK serving freshly baked Muffins, pies, and other treats

Sales Assistant – Ladies and Menswear Department

Zara
10.2017 - 12.2017
  • Company Overview: Spanish fashion brand offering on-trend, house brand clothing and accessories
  • Working as a team to provide excellent customer service
  • Displaying items in a presentable way
  • Retrieving customers sizes from the stock room
  • Collected online orders for customers using Zara's Ipod 19 online system in a timely and pleasant manner
  • Offering fashion advice to customers on the shop floor and in the changing rooms
  • Spanish fashion brand offering on-trend, house brand clothing and accessories

Education

Bachelor of Music With Honours (Education) - Music Education

University of Aberdeen
07-2021

Skills

    Organizational skills

    Time Management

    Team Leadership

    Ability to work under pressure

    Creativity

    Management

    Social Media Management

    IT Skilled

Timeline

Music Teacher

Glen Huntly Primary School
04.2024 - Current

Music Teacher

St. Mark's High School
08.2023 - 02.2024

Front of House Server

Bonnie & Wild
07.2023 - 08.2023

Secondary School Teacher

St. Paul's High School
08.2022 - 06.2023

Music Teacher

Dalkeith High School
08.2021 - 06.2022

Front of House – Barista

Muffin Break
01.2018 - 06.2018

Sales Assistant – Ladies and Menswear Department

Zara
10.2017 - 12.2017

Sales Assistant

Camlough Pharmacy
06.2015 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Music With Honours (Education) - Music Education

University of Aberdeen
Moya Strain