Kimaine Carr

Music Educator

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East London, Buffalo City Metropolitan MunicipalityMember since September 18, 2023

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About

I am Kimaine Carr and I am currently 25 years old. I am submitting this CV in response to the advert for the Music Educator position at your school. I have a passion for music that has followed me since I was 3 years old and I have a desire to share this passion with our youth and encourage their love for the performing arts.

Even though I have already gained substantial experience in teaching music, accompanying and conducting, I too have a desire to grow myself further and therefore I am currently studying my BMus through UNISA, as well as my Performance Diploma (ATCL).

I relate very well to children and can communicate easily with them, making my lessons fun and interactive.

It would be an honour and a privilege to join your school and be the asset I know I can be, and that the children and your school deserve.

Experience

Cambridge High School

Music Educator

January 2022 – Present

Accompaniment of all instrumentalists
Accompaniment of both school choirs
Teaching music theory, aural skills and technical work to pupils
Teaching woodwind instruments to pupils
Liaising with academic staff and parents
Assessing pupil’s abilities, providing feedback and writing reports
Arranging recitals and concerts for pupils, family and friends
Experience in providing music education to school bands, choirs, ensembles and chamber groups
Skilled in planning and delivering musical compositions and scores for dramas and productions
Ability to navigate musical notation programmes, such as Sibelius, ScoreCloud, MuseScore and Notion 6
Ability to train students for inter-provincial school music showcases, competitions, Eisteddfods and music exams
Ability to conduct ensembles, choirs, chamber groups and orchestras

Die Afrikaanse Laerskool Grens

Music Teacher (Both privately and extracurricular)

August 2019 – March 2020

Planning and preparing lessons in relation to individual pupils’ needs
Teaching music theory, aural skills and practical techniques to pupils
Liaising with academic staff and parents
Assessing pupil’s abilities, providing feedback and writing reports
Arranging recitals and concerts for pupils, family and friends
Provision of individual and group music lessons
Ability to assist students with learning challenges
Experience in providing music education to school bands, choirs, ensembles and chamber groups
Skilled in planning and delivering musical compositions and scores for dramas and productions
Ability to navigate musical notation programmes, such as Sibelius, ScoreCloud, MuseScore and Notion 6
Ability to train students for inter-provincial school music showcases, competitions, Eisteddfods and music exams
Creating easy and effective music concepts to ensure apt comprehension
Assistance in teaching music theory and history
Experience in providing piano accompaniment
Ability to conduct ensembles, choirs, chamber groups and orchestras

Reason for leaving: End of contract due to COVID

Discovery Health Medical Scheme

Contact Centre Consultant

October 2018 – March 2019

General call centre administrative functions
Solving of product-related queries
Solving of client-related queries
Client profile maintenance using system
Provision of company product information
Answering and directing calls using switchboard
Trained in company’s IQS values
Vast knowledge on clients’ needs and how to provide them with the best possible solution
Dealing with data integrity related queries and the administration relating thereto
Literate in PARADIGM operational software

Reason for leaving: Moved to East London from Gqeberha

No5 By Mantis (No5 Boutique Art Hotel)

Front Office Receptionist

May 2018 – October 2018

General office administration
Filing and reports
Answering and directing phone calls using a switchboard
Maintenance of inbound- and outbound correspondence
Attention to clients’ personal needs and requests
Resolving client-based queries and issues
Following up on late payments and outstanding balances on clients’ accounts
Taking payments from cards and processing these payments on system
Drafting of spreadsheets and documents for managerial use
Tending to all things guest-related
Bookings, reservations, leisure and travel-related queries and assistance
Selling venues and rooms to high-profile clientele
Literate in OPERA PMS SYSTEM – Hospitality software

Reason for leaving: New job opportunity at Discovery Health

UH Logistics

Administrative Assistant (Part-Time)

December 2017 – May 2018

Answering of and directing phone calls
Organising and scheduling meetings and appointments
Producing correspondence memos, letters and forms
Ordering of office supplies
Booking of travel arrangements and itineraries
General support to visitors and clients
Providing information by answering questions and requests
Providing research and delivering presentations
Maintaining supplies and inventories
Covering of receptions desk when necessary
Coordinating office procedures
Monitoring of inbound- and outbound correspondence
Filing and reports

Reason for leaving: Permanent employment secured above

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT MUSICAL ABILITIES

Conductor

Private (Part-Time)

January 2016 – Present

Energetic approach to teaching and understanding notation
Focus on intricate harmonies and dissonance
Enthusiasm for dynamics and rhythm
Emphasis on personality and facial expression
Ability to ensure the correct pronunciation of different languages
Experimentation with different genres of choral music
Use of instrumentation for non-acapella arrangements
Experienced in providing piano accompaniment

Composer

Private (Part-Time)

January 2016 – Present

Composing for choirs, ensembles, chamber groups and church choirs
Intricate attention to harmonies, melodies and instrumentals
Producing score sheets for individual and group use
Usage of recording software, such as GarageBand, to arrange compositions electronically
Notation literate with various subscriptions to music platforms, such as Apple Music, SoundCloud and IMDB

Accompanist

Private (Part-Time)

January 2016 – Present

Accompany choirs and ensembles/solos to events, competitions and examinations
Proficient at sight reading
Accompanist for Eisteddfod, examinations, competitions, events and recreational purposes
Skilled in providing assistance where necessary

Life Orientation

Grades 8-10

January 2022 – Present

Teaching life orientation to learners according to CAPS scope and – syllabus
Marking, planning of lessons and organisation of administrative functions surrounding the subject
Skilled in provision of assistance

Coaching