Teresa Brix
Summary
Accomplished Strings Teacher with a proven track record at Toowoomba Grammar School, enhancing program participation from 6 to over 40 lessons and expanding ensembles significantly. Expert in repertoire selection and adaptive teaching methods, I foster creativity and inclusion, achieving high success rates at Eisteddfods and nurturing lifelong student connections.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Strings Teacher
Toowoomba Grammar School
Toowoomba, QLD
04.2019 - Current
- Revived a very small program and increased lesson numbers from 6 to over 40 individual lessons
- Achieved high retention rates by fostering a positive lesson environment that promoted creativity, collaboration, and respect among peers
- Changing stereotypes within a boys school to promote culture of inclusion, respect for music and in particular String instruments
- Expended both the Junior and Senior Programs from 3 ensembles to 8 within 6 years
- High level of participation and success at Eisteddfods over both Junior and Senior Ensembles
Strings Teacher
The Glennie School
Toowoomba, QLD
01.2008 - 11.2023
- Involved with the commencement of the Year 3 Strings Immersion Program which included choosing the tutor books and other repertoire
- Involved in the commencement of a Year 4/5 school based program
- Expanding both the Junior and Senior School program to include an extension Chamber Strings Group
- Actively Supporting and participating in the commencement of a stand-alone school Orchestra in both the Junior and Senior School
Strings Teacher
Toowoomba Anglican School
Toowoomba, QLD
01.2002 - 11.2016
- Established a comprehensive String Program including the set up of the Year 2 Immersion Program
- High Success rate at Eisteddfods including Aggregate Championships over multiple years.
- Actively participating and supporting other teachers to initiate an Orchestra
- Fostering life long connections with students through positive and supportive lessons
Education
Licentiate of Violin Teaching - Education
Royal Academy of Music
London07.2021
Postgraduate Diploma of Performance - Music
Royal Academy of Music
London 06.2021
Bachelor of Music Performance- Honours 1 - Music
Queensland Conservatorium of Music
Brisbane, QLD03.2020
Associate of Music Performance -Distinction -
Trinity College London
London10.2012
Associate in Music- Viola - Music
Australian Music Examinations Board
Australia06.1994
Licentiate of Music- Violin - Music
Australian Music Examinations Board
Australia10.1993
Skills
- Online Teaching Experience
- Adaptive Teaching Methods
- Group teaching experience
- Repertoire Selection
- Orchestra Conducting
- Pedagogical Techniques
Referees
Professional: Natalie Otto Ph 0479 091 733
Personal: Deborah Meagher Ph 0447 840 576
Timeline
Strings Teacher
Toowoomba Grammar School
04.2019 - Current
Strings Teacher
The Glennie School
01.2008 - 11.2023
Strings Teacher
Toowoomba Anglican School
01.2002 - 11.2016
Licentiate of Violin Teaching - Education
Royal Academy of Music
Postgraduate Diploma of Performance - Music
Royal Academy of Music
Bachelor of Music Performance- Honours 1 - Music
Queensland Conservatorium of Music
Associate of Music Performance -Distinction -
Trinity College London
Associate in Music- Viola - Music
Australian Music Examinations Board
Licentiate of Music- Violin - Music
Australian Music Examinations Board