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Jessica Da Silva Salumbo

Jessica Da Silva Salumbo

Doha,DA

Summary

Skilled Music Teacher offering 20+ years of experience as educator, leader and performer. A strong attention to detail with a creative and friendly style. Certified in Secondary Music Teaching with PGCE and Qualified Teaching Status from the UK.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Secondary Music Teacher

Durham School for Girls Doha
2020.08 - Current
  • Taught Key Stage 2, 3 & 4
  • 2 Years of GCSE Music Experience
  • Served as a dedicated single-subject music teacher, independently planning and delivering engaging lessons, ensuring curriculum alignment, and adapting instructional strategies to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
  • Further experience in teaching KS3 English, PSHE, SPAG & Performing Arts.

PGCE Placement 1

Skinners' Academy
2019.09 - 2019.12
  • Planned and delivered engaging music lessons under guidance of a mentor, incorporating creative and effective teaching strategies.
  • Assisted with classroom management and adapted lesson plans to meet diverse student needs and abilities.
  • Received consistently high evaluations from mentor teachers and university tutors, with 100% of observations rated as outstanding or excellent.

Creative

Apple Retail Brent Cross Shopping Centre
2016.05 - 2019.09
  • Conducted personalized creative training sessions for customers on Apple products and software.
  • Provided expert guidance on Apple tools to inspire and enhance customer creativity.
  • Collaborated with the retail team to design and lead immersive creative workshops.

PGCE Placement 2

St. Paul's Way Trust
2019.01 - 2019.03
  • Taught music lessons across multiple year groups, developing skills in classroom management and differentiated instruction.
  • Collaborated with school staff to support choir and Beauty and the Beast rehearsals, contributing to student engagement outside of the classroom.
  • Placement was cut short due to COVID-19 disruptions, but continued to support students remotely through online learning resources and guidance.

Product Zone Specialist

Apple Retail Brent Cross Shopping Centre
2014.06 - 2016.05
  • Provided expert product knowledge to help customers choose the right Apple devices and accessories.
  • Ensured a seamless customer experience by demonstrating product features and benefits.
  • Maintained the product zone’s organization and functionality to create an engaging and efficient environment.

Music Education Workshop Module

Hammersmith Academy
2016.03 - 2016.04
  • Two-week observation + four-week teaching assignment teaching Y7 students.
  • Four-week student lesson plan on developing a Hip-Hop track.
  • Lesson Outline:

1) History of Hip-Hop

2)Creating a Samples and Loops

3) Lyrics: Rhyming Structures & Theme Development

4) Rehearsal + Performances

Education

PGCE Secondary Music -

University of East London
East London, UK
07.2020

MMus Classical Performance (2:1) -

University of West London/London College of Music
West London, UK
07.2018

BMus Classical Performance (2:1) -

University of West London/London College of Music
West London, UK
07.2017

High School Diploma -

Iona Catholic Secondary School
Ontario, Canada
09.2012

Skills

  • Utilizes charismatic teaching styles to engage and inspire students, creating vibrant and enthusiastic learning environment.
  • Integrates broad ranges of musical styles and techniques from different countries, enriching students' understanding and appreciation of global music traditions.
  • Applies diverse pedagogical strategies learned from international experiences to address various learning needs fostering creativity.
  • Leverages cultural insights and experiences to connect with students from diverse backgrounds and communicate effectively across different contexts.

References

Available Upon Request

Languages

Portuguese
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Secondary Music Teacher

Durham School for Girls Doha
2020.08 - Current

PGCE Placement 1

Skinners' Academy
2019.09 - 2019.12

PGCE Placement 2

St. Paul's Way Trust
2019.01 - 2019.03

Creative

Apple Retail Brent Cross Shopping Centre
2016.05 - 2019.09

Music Education Workshop Module

Hammersmith Academy
2016.03 - 2016.04

Product Zone Specialist

Apple Retail Brent Cross Shopping Centre
2014.06 - 2016.05

PGCE Secondary Music -

University of East London

MMus Classical Performance (2:1) -

University of West London/London College of Music

BMus Classical Performance (2:1) -

University of West London/London College of Music

High School Diploma -

Iona Catholic Secondary School
Jessica Da Silva Salumbo