Wendy Mattson

I have been a Primary Music Specialist for over 30 years and as a result have a significant understanding of child development and pedagogy. My teaching experience, augmented by professional learning, has given me the utmost confidence in my ability to teach students of varying ages and ability. The diversity of teaching methods I implement capitalise on the particular strengths of each pupil, thereby giving them a sense of achievement by increasing their self-esteem whilst inspiring their love for music.

Referees:

Head of Arts Frederick Irwin: Jenny Crutchett 0419 170 372

Head of Curriculum Frederick Irwin: Renee Goard 0422 966 291

Work Colleague and Vocal Specialist Frederick Irwin: Kimberley Paton 0411 160 158

• Performed at Government House, Perth
• Performed in different shopping malls and to different communities
• Co-ordinated many concert performances for students and parents, often drawing audiences of 1000 plus
• TV advert with choir
• Radio with choir
• Performed with internationally acclaimed Ladysmith Black Mambazo

• I have excellent knowledge of the Australian Curriculum and the ability to implement all standards required
• I am comfortable teaching all genres of music including Classics, Traditional, Broadway, Jazz and Popular and have extensive repertoire knowledge relevant to these
• I have taught pupils from a diversity of cultures and socio-economic backgrounds
• I have the gift of perfect/absolute pitch; a great gift from birth - only approximately 1 in 10 000 have it
• I have the professional skill to both sing and play the piano at a performance level
• I can dramatise with ease and song "choreography" is my strong point,
• The Primary choir, which I manage single-handedly, has 82 specially selected singers
• I have excellent verbal and writing skills.
• Public relations and communication are a particular strong point as I have had many years' experience dealing with parents, co-workers and management

I have an extensive list of Professional Learning which I have completed over the years employed at Frederick Anglican School. These can be forwarded on request.