Orla Birkett
Woollahra,NSW
Summary
Skilled Music Teacher and offering six years' experience as a passionate educator, leader and performer. Strong attention to detail with a creative and friendly style. Enthusiastic and eager to impart the love of music as well as the history, techniques and performance experience onto all levels of students.
Qualified Personal Trainer with a passion for health & fitness and experience in a busy commercial gym as a duty manager and personal trainer. Experience in both fields developing interpersonal, professional and well-working relationships with clientele.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Piano Tutor, Arranger & Musical Director
DIAM / Lindfield Learning Village
02.2022 - Current
- Arranged elaborate scores for orchestra by ear, including musical theatre & popular music genres.
- Directed student bands & choral group weekly, instilling the successful collaboration of band mates and improving each students strengths on their individual instruments.
- Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
- Worked with students to sharpen sight-reading, memorization and improvisation piano techniques.
- Established strong music foundation with students by incorporating basic music theory into weekly lessons.
- CONTACT: Diego Idarraga, Director - 0404 435 969 // llvdiammusicenquiries@gmail.com
Private Music Teacher
Self-Employed
10.2016 - Current
- Provided engaging lessons on foundational music theory and history to ensure thorough understanding of musicianship and harmony.
- Achieved 100% pass rates across students of all ages & levels
- Established good rapport & highly communicative relationships with students and their parents
- Assessed and provided feedback on students' playing techniques to ensure best practices were implemented.
- Taught comprehensive vocal warm-up techniques to prevent vocal injuries.
- Closely followed Royal Irish Academy of Music’s Local Centre syllabus to guarantee adequate curriculum coverage during lessons.
Duty Manager & Personal Trainer
Flyefit Gyms
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Designed and executed individual and small group exercise fitness classes and regimens.
- Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
- Built clients confidence and ability through unrelenting motivation and dedication.
- Monitored fitness performance and progress through monthly reviews.
- Responded to customer concerns by providing friendly, knowledgeable support and maintaining composure and professionalism.
- Trained employees in essential job functions.
- Initiated plans to improve customer relations, quality standards and service efficiency.
Piano & Music Theory Teacher
Castleknock School of Music
09.2017 - 05.2022
- Maintained own piano practice to effectively guide and develop others, regularly attending workshops to enhance expertise.
- Taught in-person and online piano lessons, allowing for maximum flexibility to suit student needs.
- Taught piano practice and theory to beginners, building confidence and competence to quickly advance learning.
- Achieved 100% pass ratings on students taking RIAM local centre theory & piano exams through focused, dedicated teaching.
- Supported musicians in developing self-expression through music, encouraging music composition and adaptation.
- Built and nurtured positive relationships with students, achieving five star-ratings on Google.
- CONTACT: Eileen Brogan/eileen@castleknockschoolofmusic.com/0872348183
Education
Level 4 Certificate in Personal Training (RFQ) - Health & Fitness
Origym Centre of Excellence (CIMSPA)
Liverpool, England04.2022
Level 3 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (RFQ) - Health & Fitness
Origym Centre of Excellence (CIMSPA)
Liverpool, England03.2022
Licentiate Diploma in Piano Teaching - Music Education
Royal Irish Academy of Music
Dublin, Ireland09.2020
Bachelor of Music - Music Studies
Maynooth University
Maynooth, Ireland06.2019
Diploma in Music Teaching & Performance - Music Education
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin 2, Ireland09.2016
Skills
- Piano performance
- Perfect pitch
- Music Arrangement
- Viola
- Vocals
- Individual and group instruction
- Classroom management
- Critical thinking
- Behaviour management
- Aural skills
- Relationship building
- Punctual & highly organised
Timeline
Duty Manager & Personal Trainer
Flyefit Gyms
05.2022 - 08.2022
Piano Tutor, Arranger & Musical Director
DIAM / Lindfield Learning Village
02.2022 - Current
Piano & Music Theory Teacher
Castleknock School of Music
09.2017 - 05.2022
Private Music Teacher
Self-Employed
10.2016 - Current
Level 4 Certificate in Personal Training (RFQ) - Health & Fitness
Origym Centre of Excellence (CIMSPA)
Level 3 Certificate in Fitness Instructing (RFQ) - Health & Fitness
Origym Centre of Excellence (CIMSPA)
Licentiate Diploma in Piano Teaching - Music Education
Royal Irish Academy of Music
Bachelor of Music - Music Studies
Maynooth University
Diploma in Music Teaching & Performance - Music Education
Trinity College Dublin
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