John Quigley
Music And History Teacher
Manama,Muharraq Governate
Summary
State certified History and music teacher with 6+ years of experience in music instruction history teaching, and music history teaching. Planned and taught curriculums for elementary and high school students and organized a variety of school choir performances. At various schools developed an extra-curricular teaching program that prepared students for a secondary music school exam and resulted in a 100% pass rate. Seeking to bring passion and expertise to the classroom.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Music Teacher
The International school of Choueifat
Manama, Muharraq Governate
08.2018 - Current
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
- Taught music appreciation, history and fundamentals to vocalists and musicians of varying skill levels to classes with over 30 students.
- Taught students to identify different instruments from instrument's sound and shape.
- Coordinated with departmental employees to maintain continuity of music lesson objectives, planning and execution.
- Guided and oversaw music department in accomplishing educational benchmarks through curriculum planning, instruction, composition and performance.
- I ran a school talent show, brought our Peter pan musical to pre-production and took various lunchtime groups such as Choir, Recorder group, and Ukulele group.
Trainee Music Teacher
St Vincents Girls school
Dundalk, County Louth, Leinster, Republic of Ireland.
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Learned to conduct a choir within the parameters of a busy academic school environment.
- Participated in the school orchestra playing the Cello
- I took 8 classes per week and underwent three unannounced department of education inspections.
- Ran the Ukulele club in the school.
- Conducted and organized the school christmas show.
- Fostered excellent relations with staff and students, and maintained excellent classroom discipline.
Trainee History and Music Teacher
Trinity Comprehensive school
Dublin, Dublin county, Republic of Ireland
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
- Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
- Learned advanced classroom management skills whilst working in a very challenging environment.
- Learned to accept that the school is situated in an area of high crime and social depravation, meaning relationships with students, classroom management methods, careful differentiation and carefully planned learning methodologies are of paramount importance.
- Worked closely with my cooperating teacher to effectively manage a classroom, and to work with the national curriculum and syllabus.
- Learned to teach History using active methods, assessment for learning, think pair share, and I utilized all of the IT resources at my disposal.
Education
Professional Master of Education - Music And History
Dublin City University
Drumcondra Dublin 9, Republic Of Ireland 08.2016 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - History
Dublin City University (distance Learning Modules)
Drumcondra Dublin 9 Republic Of Ireland 05.2017 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Dundalk Institute of Technology
Dundalk County Louth (Republic Of Ireland) 09.2011 - 05.2015
Skills
Aural skills
undefinedTimeline
Music Teacher
The International school of Choueifat
08.2018 - Current
Trainee Music Teacher
St Vincents Girls school
08.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Arts - History
Dublin City University (distance Learning Modules)
05.2017 - 06.2021
Trainee History and Music Teacher
Trinity Comprehensive school
08.2016 - 05.2017
Professional Master of Education - Music And History
Dublin City University
08.2016 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Music
Dundalk Institute of Technology
09.2011 - 05.2015
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