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Phillip Close

Phillip Close

Nagambie

Summary

With twenty years of education experience, I have developed a wide range of skills necessary for effectively supporting the school's principal, faculty, staff, and students. With a track record of achievements in communication, organization, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and technology proficiency, I am committed to the success of the school and its students. I am skilled in managing multiple tasks, prioritizing responsibilities, and meeting deadlines, allowing me to stay on top of administrative tasks, such as scheduling, record keeping, and implementation of school policies. My communication skills enable me to effectively work alongside teachers, staff, students, and parents, while my leadership skills allow me to inspire and motivate staff and set goals.


I am passionate about seeing all students succeed, regardless of socioeconomic background or prior studious capabilities. With the right support, clear guidelines, and expectations, I believe all students can flourish at school. This core value has tainted the way I have approached my different jobs within the education sector, whether as classroom teacher, student care manager or assistant principal.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
2
2

Degrees

Work History

Music Teacher

All Saints Anglican School
01.2024 - Current
  • Organized successful concerts and recitals, showcasing students'' talents and hard work.
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
  • Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
  • Enhanced students'' understanding of music theory through engaging activities and exercises.

Music Teacher

Nagambie Primary School
01.2022 - Current
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
  • Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
  • Enhanced students'' understanding of music theory through engaging activities and exercises.

Education Support

Nagambie Primary School
01.2019 - 12.2021
  • Working with a range of students and classes.
  • Specialized in challenging behaviour.

Professional Musician

Self Employed
01.2000 - Current
  • Keyboard player in various bands.
  • Extensive experience playing live and touring.

Classroom Music Teacher

Sirius College, Nagambie Music School
01.2017 - 07.2019
  • Taught private and classroom music lessons.

Assistant Principal

International English School
01.2013 - 12.2016
  • Established the new IES Junior High school campus in Huddinge, with 640 students and 60 staff.
  • Member of management team responsible for all student care, scheduling.
  • Key role in hiring staff and setting up all aspects of the school.
  • Responsible for the daily running of the school.

Student Care Manager

International English School
01.2011 - 12.2012
  • Deputy Assistant Principal.
  • Oversaw student care issues across entire school (900 students) Managed student care team – Nurse, Counsellor, Special Education staff.
  • Acted as mentor to Heads of Years.
  • Responsible for making school schedule.
  • Represented staff and management on the PTA board.

Music Teacher

International English School
01.2007 - 12.2011
  • Taught years 6-9. Lead school choir and band, arranged end of year performances and assemblies.
  • Head of Year – responsible for leading and managing a team of 10 mentors.
  • Oversaw all student care issues for 150 students.

Music Teacher

Wesley Institute
01.2000 - 12.2005
  • Teaching university level performance and keyboard class.
  • Accompanied university choir.

Instrumental Music Teacher

International Grammar School
01.2000 - 12.2005

Education

Masters of Teaching - Education

Swinburne University of Technology
12.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance

Wesley Institute
Drummoyne, NSW
12.2000

Graduate Certificate of Education Studies -

Swinburne University of Technology
2019

Management training program -

International English School
Stockholm Sweden
03.2014

Skills

  • Staying calm under pressure
  • Multitasking
  • Problem-solving
  • Motivating
  • Communicating
  • Scheduling

Certification

Victoria Institute of Teaching : 426925

Languages

Swedish
Professional Working

Timeline

Music Teacher

All Saints Anglican School
01.2024 - Current

Music Teacher

Nagambie Primary School
01.2022 - Current

Education Support

Nagambie Primary School
01.2019 - 12.2021

Classroom Music Teacher

Sirius College, Nagambie Music School
01.2017 - 07.2019

Assistant Principal

International English School
01.2013 - 12.2016

Student Care Manager

International English School
01.2011 - 12.2012

Music Teacher

International English School
01.2007 - 12.2011

Professional Musician

Self Employed
01.2000 - Current

Music Teacher

Wesley Institute
01.2000 - 12.2005

Instrumental Music Teacher

International Grammar School
01.2000 - 12.2005

Masters of Teaching - Education

Swinburne University of Technology

Bachelor of Arts - Music Performance

Wesley Institute

Graduate Certificate of Education Studies -

Swinburne University of Technology

Management training program -

International English School
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