The above linked document includes; resume, statement of teaching philosophy, 3 references, degree and accreditation certificates and accreditation report.
Personal Information:
Name:
Samuel Peter Wright
Address:
10/10 Park Road, Bowral
NSW Australia 2576
Contact Details:
Home Phone: +61 2 48617621
Mobile: +61 425209156
Email: wrightstuffmusic@gmail.com
D.O.B: 25/05/1983 Australia
Nationality: Australian
Marital Status: Married to Laura Joy Wright, Elementary Teacher
Dependents: Joshua David Wright (D.O.B: 20/03/2007)
Education:
09 - Masters in Music Technology
University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia
02 – 05 Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Education
University of New South Wales, NSW, Australia
• High Distinction awarded for final Classical Guitar Recital
• University Choir, Jazz Ensemble
• Two Semesters of Mathematics
96 – 01 NSW Higher School Certificate
Sutherland Shire Christian School, NSW, Australia
• HSC completed with 95.25 UAI
• Music scored 95 with a nomination for Encore at the Opera House
• Awarded Reuben F. Scarf Award for commitment
Subjects qualified to teach:
Music
• K-12 Classroom
o Band
o Orchestra
o Chamber
o Guitar Ensembles
Mathematics
• Year 7 and 8
Curriculum Experience:
NSW Australian Curriculum
Languages:
English
Teaching Experience:
2005 – Current
Oxley College, NSW, Australia (pop: 500 students, years 7 – 12)
http://www.oxleylearning.org/portal/
Secondary Music Teacher
• Achieved NSW Teacher Accreditation (10/08)
• Years 7 and 8 Mathematics
• Pastoral Care Tutor in one of 6 houses – Mawson 05 – 08
• Music Department IT Coordinator
• Ensembles – Guitar Orchestra, Quartet & Trio – Chamber and Jazz group
• Proficient experience in Music Technology and Studio Recording
• Major contributor in formation of Stage 4, 5, 6 programs
• 2007 student accepted for Encore Concert at Sydney Opera House
• Guitar Instrumental Tutor (Classical, Jazz, Rock)
• Composition and Arrangement Tutor
• Stage Manager and Conductor at Annual HICES Festivals (Heads of Independent Co-Educational Schools), five day music camp involving schools across NSW
• Stage 4 Staff Leader for Outdoor Education Hikes
• MIC (Master in Charge) for Oxley Winter Sport, Tennis 06 – 08
• Experienced initiator for Cross-Curricular Mapping across Departments (e.g. different departments presenting and integrating materials across a topic)
2005
St. George Christian School, NSW, Australia (pop: 800 students, years K – 12)
http://www.sgcs.com.au/
Secondary Music Teacher
• All secondary music classes
• Organizer and Conductor for school music concert ‘Ovation’
2001 – 2005
St. George Christian School, NSW, Australia (pop: 800 students, years K – 12)
Instrumental Tutor (Guitar)
• Individual guitar lessons
• Group & ensemble guitar lessons
• Organizing assistant for school performances
Professional Development:
2008
• NSW Institute of Teachers Professional Competency Accreditation (10/08)
• Music Festival/Camp – HICES (Heads of Independent Co-Educational Schools) (4 days)
2007
• Music Festival/Camp – HICES (Heads of Independent Co-Educational Schools) (4 days)
• Sydney Classical Guitar Summer School – (5 days)
2006
• Music Festival/Camp – HICES (Heads of Independent Co-Educational Schools) (4 days)
• New Scheme Teachers: Music Teaching and Learning – Australian Independent Schools (25 – 27/10/06)
• New Scheme Teachers: Supporting a Successful Start – Australian Independent Schools (29/3, 24/7, 18/9)
Professional Goals:
• Complete a Masters in Composition
• Attain Associate Diploma (AMusA) for Classical Guitar
Hobbies & Interests:
• Running, hiking, climbing and martial arts
• Playing guitar and learning new instruments
• Reading about arranging and composing, world philosophies, theology
Referees:
Grant Williamson, Oxley College
Head of College
Phone: (02) 4861-1366
Grant.Williamson@oxley.nsw.edu.au
Kathryn Cunich, Oxley College
Head of Co-Curricular
Phone: (02) 4861-1366
Kathryn.Cunich@oxley.nsw.edu.au
Alexandra Zachary
Musical Director
Phone: 0401847241
beatle_music@hotmail.com
