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Paul Barnecott

Paul Barnecott

Guitarist and bandleader

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SunderlandMember since June 27, 2026
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About

Performing nightly as to entertain passengers Backing guest cabaret acts Completing agency admin duties

Experience

Guitarist and bandleader - P&O Cruises

(2021-11)

  • Performing nightly as to entertain passengers
  • Backing guest cabaret acts
  • Completing agency admin duties

Music and English Teacher - Greentown Qinqin School Hangzhou - Hangzhou

(2019-09 - 2020-06)

  • Teaching music theory, performance, and appreciation (Grades 1 -8)
  • Developing the schools music syllabus.
  • Preparing students for further college education overseas.
  • Developing and carrying out student examinations.

Music and English Teacher - Shining Music School Hangzhou - Hangzhou

(2018-01 - 2020-01)

  • Training teachers in music theory, performance, and teaching techniques.
  • One-on-one and group student instrumental tuition.
  • Director of school's English studies programme.
  • Examining and grading students in public performances

VIP Language teacher. (Self-employed) - P.B English

(2014-10)

  • Teaching English in exclusive private classes.
  • Teaching intensive fast-track courses.
  • Complete original course curriculum and materials design.
  • Dealing with all administrative and class scheduling duties.

EFL Teacher - Wall Street English (China) - China

(2012-09 - 2014-09)

  • Teaching English as a foreign language to adults.
  • Teaching Business English.
  • Designed and ran a weekly Spanish class, music class, and book club.
  • Certified IELTS training.

EFL Teacher - Centros D2 Melilla (Spain) - Melilla, Spain

(2010-09 - 2012-08)

  • Teaching English as a foreign language to learners from age 6 to adults..
  • Class sizes from one to one to 30 plus. Levels from beginner to advanced.
  • Experience of preparing students for Cambridge exams.
  • Co-designed and co-ran the schools summer camp.

Children's Support Worker - Interact Specialist Children's Services

(2009-05 - 2010-05)

  • Supporting children with autism and challenging behaviour, both at home and in the classroom.

Education

Cambridge DELTA module 1 - International house, Shanghai (2015 - 2015)

Cambridge CELTA - International House, Clic, Seville (2010 - 2010)

Life Coaching, NCFE Level 3 - UK Open Learning College (2009 - 2010)

BSc (Joint Honours) - Psychology with Business Studies - University of Sunderland (2001 - 2004)

BTEC National Diploma - Music - Newcastle College (1998 - 2000)

A-Levels - English Literature, French, Psychology - City of Sunderland College (1996 - 1998)

Skills

Guitarist and bandleader

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