Hi, I’m
SHAWN SIM
Teacher
SIngapore
Summary
Seasoned Management Trainee adept at learning new information quickly to maximize performance. Hardworking and reliable team player dedicated to business success. Offering 20 plus years of experience and company-oriented mindset. Motivated Service Worker with exceptional social skills, communication abilities and customer service background. Dedicated to following health and safety guidelines and handling food items properly. Pursues every opportunity to support team members and proactively address issues.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Edvox Music School
Guitar Teacher
02.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Assessed each student's playing talent to tailor instruction to meet individual needs.
- Developed lesson curriculum based on student skill level.
- Encouraged creativity and self-discovery through experimentation with musical instruments.
- Took excerpts from various music texts to provide students with well-rounded knowledge and retained interest.
- Developed comprehensive plans to increase repertoire, technical abilities and aural development.
- Implemented research-based curriculum and instructional strategies for self-enrichment topics.
Marlborough College Malaysia
Department Manager
08.2015 - 04.2021
Job overview
- Coached and mentored team members in company policies and successful planning strategies.
- Liaised between executives and lower level employees to enforce policies and convey feedback.
- Monitored staff activities to quickly identify and correct any costly, unsafe or inappropriate behaviors.
- Advised senior managers about employee-related issues and identifiable workforce trends.
- Delivered regular team meetings for aligned work towards common goals.
Marlborough College Malaysia
Guitar & Theory Teacher
01.2015 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Develops lesson plans and instructional materials, and provides individualize and small group instruction in order to adapt curriculum to meet student's needs
- Guide and mentor students in preparation for their theory and practical exams, especially in ensuring students are thoroughly prepared for IGCSE, GCSE, IB, ABRSM, Trinity Classical, Trinity Rock & Pop and Rockschool exams
- Designed and implemented activities to help students explore and develop interests.
Marlborough College Malaysia Orchestra
Rock Band Teacher and Coordinator
01.2017 - 04.2021
Job overview
- Organized and form student rock bands, ensuring that students of mixed ability and aptitudes are able to collaborate effectively
- Support students and assist them in overcoming barriers to learning and gaining more confidence in their performance
- Advanced school's creative and academic reputation in accordance with established values and vision through promotion.
Marlborough College
Orchestra Conductor
08.2017 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Organized and conducted the College Orchestra and Choir involving 120 students for annual school performances
- Guided College Orchestra to create musical, balanced and creative performances
- Instill in students an enthusiasm for performing and encourage a positive atmosphere of learning through discovery and instruction.
Freelance
Property Agent
05.2014 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Managed contracts, negotiations, and all aspects of sales to finalize purchases and exceed customer expectations.
- Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
- Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
- Advised clients on market conditions and property value for informed decision-making.
- Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
Condo Developer
Sales Manager
12.2013 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction.
- Conducted team meetings to reinforce goals and objectives and set clear expectations about policies and procedures.
- Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives reach targets.
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
San Antonio Badminton Academy
Head Coach
01.2010 - 11.2013
Job overview
- Oversaw training and prepared players for tournaments
- Evaluated tapes of competition matches to assess strategies and plan counter approaches
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
Education
University of Texas San AntonioSan Antonio, Texas, USA
Bachelor of Arts
05.2012
Skills
- Staff Management
- Team Leadership
- Customer Relationship Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Task Delegation
- Departmental Operations
Websites
Accomplishments
- University of Texas Dean's list for 7 terms
- Emily Brown Endowment Scholarship Winner
- Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society
- Honors Competition Winner Del Mar College Corpus Christi, Texas 2009
- Outstanding Performance Award, Trinity School of Music 2006
- Player and head coach for University of Texas badminton Club and San Antonio Badminton Club, Texas
- State and Malaysia Youth player in bowling,1999 - 2002
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Upper intermediate (B2)
Malay
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Guitar Teacher
Edvox Music School
02.2022 - Current
Orchestra Conductor
Marlborough College
08.2017 - 12.2020
Rock Band Teacher and Coordinator
Marlborough College Malaysia Orchestra
01.2017 - 04.2021
Department Manager
Marlborough College Malaysia
08.2015 - 04.2021
Guitar & Theory Teacher
Marlborough College Malaysia
01.2015 - 01.2021
Property Agent
Freelance
05.2014 - 01.2016
Sales Manager
Condo Developer
12.2013 - 06.2014
Head Coach
San Antonio Badminton Academy
01.2010 - 11.2013
University of Texas San Antonio
Bachelor of Arts
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