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Nicholas Kurt Sta Maria

Summary

Accomplished Music Educator with a proven track record at The Music Scientist, enhancing children's cognitive abilities and social skills through innovative music lessons. Expert in instrument proficiency and classroom management, achieving 100% effiency in class. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork and creativity, significantly enriching students' musical journeys.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Music Educator

The Music Scientist
01.2024 - Current

- Introduce children to a range of fundamentals ideas, genres and instruments to enrich cultural experiences and creare a lifelong love of music while supporting each child's development.

- Include singing, dancing and various music instruments when conducting music lessons.

- Conducted activities that helped to realized the children's creativity, self-awareness, gross motor and listening skills that develop better coordination and balancing, improve cognitive abilities that are essential for early math readiness and language development, encouraging children in developing social skills such as teamwork and interacting with other classmates.

- GIven the opportunity to create experiences that includes stronger bond between child and parents, music variety and using the teacher's methodology that will improve the child's development.

Music Teacher

Presto Studios
01.2023 - 12.2023

- Teach the students on how to perform music with meticulous learning within a fun environment Ensure students are able to perform their musical pieces with character and precision.

- Coach students to perform music and polish their basic fundamentals within their categories (Young Beginners Course, Primer Beginners Course, Late Beginners Course, Accelerated Beginners Course, Adult Beginners Course, Piano Leisure Courses and ABRSM Graded Courses).

- . Aim to develop young passionate children by providing them with the ability to learn music independently and to have an enjoyable fulfilling journey.

- Charting milestones goals and the ability to achieve them independently.

- Preparing students for ABRSM Examinations (Face to Face) & Performance Grade and students were awarded Distinction and Merit Grades.

Music Enrichment Teacher

Mindchamps@Bishan
02.2021 - 12.2022

- Teach the MindChamps Music curriculum to all levels of students in Preschool. PG – K2.

- Teaching a comprehensive music literacy curriculum that includes instruction in singing, percussion, keyboards, recorder and violin (in the upper grades).

- Assisting in preparing Champs to diversify their learnings through many manipulatives provided to ensure sufficient and beneficial for all students.

- Able to demonstrate a steadfast belief in music as an essential part of 21st century education for all children, be willing to learn more about research-based music teaching and learning practices, and be passionate about teaching music to young children.

Piano Teacher

Cristofori Music School
03.2017 - 03.2020

- Assisting team members in organizing music camps for children age 5 - 12 (2017-2019). Performing in a band at the Rock School Concert, Singapore (July 2018).

- Performing in a band at the Cristofori Annual Live House (Jan 2017 & Jan 2018). Coached students at Cristofori Got Talent. Show. Winner of bronze and silver awards (2017-2019.)

- Assisted a piano student who participated in the Youth Piano Competition, Singapore 2018.

- Piano teacher to 49 students from Beginner level till Grade 8 with 100% passes.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Music And Popular Music - Music And Popular Music

University of Wolverhampton
Wulfruna St, Wolverhampton WV1 1LY, United Kingdom
06.2016

Diploma in Music & Arts Management - Music & Arts Management

Yamaha Academy of Arts & Music
No. 8 Jalan Perbandaran, Kelana Jaya
06.2015

Skills

  • Instrument Proficiency
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Classroom Management
  • Proficient in Piano, Guitar and Vocal
  • Music Theory
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Aural skills
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving Abilities
  • Creativity and Artistic Expression
  • Interpersonal Skills

Languages

English
Malay

Timeline

Music Educator

The Music Scientist
01.2024 - Current

Music Teacher

Presto Studios
01.2023 - 12.2023

Music Enrichment Teacher

Mindchamps@Bishan
02.2021 - 12.2022

Piano Teacher

Cristofori Music School
03.2017 - 03.2020

Bachelor Degree in Music And Popular Music - Music And Popular Music

University of Wolverhampton

Diploma in Music & Arts Management - Music & Arts Management

Yamaha Academy of Arts & Music
Nicholas Kurt Sta Maria