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Sharon Steadman

Upper Coomera,QLD

Summary

Accomplished Self-Employed Piano Teacher and Director of Music Schools. A positive, self motivated and encouraging music teacher who is able to work with all age groups and abilities. An effective listener and able to adapt to a student's needs and those of their family. Organised and punctual. Able to multitask and problem solve. Can cope with a very busy environment and adapt to whatever is required at the time. Can think and learn quickly and make any necessary changes. Enjoys learning new skills.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Piano Teacher

Self Employed
07.2016 - Current
  • Introduced students to learning piano as a beginner
  • Boosted student confidence in their abilities through consistent positive reinforcement and encouragement.
  • Introduced students to appropriate hand positioning, finger transitions and pedal use.
  • Communicated with parents regarding upcoming events and student progress.
  • Developed lesson plans, selected course materials and prepared students for exams and performances
  • Organised and enrolled students for practical and theory exams
  • Adapted lessons and goals to suit students and their families
  • Improved student understanding of piano theory through creative games and activities.
  • Continuously researched current trends pedagogy ensuring instruction remained relevant engaging.
  • Engaged students in discussions on musical selection and composer histories.
  • Selected gifted students to perform school anthem and participate in community events.
  • Worked with students to sharpen sight-reading, memorization and improvisation piano techniques.
  • Communicated regularly with parents to provide information about children's progress and challenges.
  • Supervised students during rehearsals to provide direction to students during practice sessions.
  • Increased student retention rates by developing strong relationships with students and their families.
  • Organized special events like recitals and concerts to showcase student talent within the community.

Director of Music Schools

Self Employed
07.1998 - 12.2011
  • Taught and built up students and maintained great relationships
  • Advertised and invoiced
  • Managed bookwork and taxes
  • Interviewed and employed teachers and managed their training
  • Managed and ordered stock needs
  • Managed rents and insurances
  • Expanded to 2 locations
  • Organised concerts
  • Prepared and enrolled students for practical and theory exams


Education

Associate Diploma of Music Teaching -

Sydney Conservatorium of Music
11.1995

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts, Psychology, Architecture, Archaeology

University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW
11.1992

Skills

Effective Lesson Planning

Strong Communication Skills

Parent-teacher collaboration

Adaptive Teaching Methods

Timeline

Piano Teacher

Self Employed
07.2016 - Current

Director of Music Schools

Self Employed
07.1998 - 12.2011

Associate Diploma of Music Teaching -

Sydney Conservatorium of Music

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts, Psychology, Architecture, Archaeology

University of Sydney

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