Information About Bobby - Stoke-on-Trent teacher

Personal Description:

Hello,
I'm a qualified teacher specialising in music, with a Post-Graduate Certificate in Education and 17 years of teaching experience. My teaching style is friendly and relaxed, but well-planned and catered to your specific needs.
I am currently working as a peripatetic (roaming) teacher for a music hub where I teach violin, bassoon, music theory and conduct several ensembles. My day job requires me to teach pupils aged 5-18 in 1:1, small group and whole-class settings. During Covid lockdowns I gained lots of experience of teaching lessons online.
I did my teacher training in secondary music. After qualifying I worked for several years as a classroom teacher at a special school in Birmingham teaching music and music technology.

I have a master's degree in electronic music composition from Birmingham University, and a degree in music from the University of York. As well as teaching, I also work as a freelance bassoonist.

Tutoring Experience:

Music Teacher at Dudley Performing Arts
2014 – Present
In this job I work as a peripatetic (roaming) teacher for a music hub.
My main responsibilities include:
-Planning and teaching whole class, small group, and individual music lessons across a range of schools and year groups.
-Keeping detailed assessment records of pupil progression.
-Feeding back to parents progress reports and targets.
-Directing an extra-curricula orchestra. This includes arranging music, conducting rehearsals and managing concerts.

- Music Teacher at Lindsworth School
2010 - 2013
In this job I worked as the music and music technology teacher in a special school for children with SEBD (Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties). My main responsibilities were:
-Planning and teaching lessons in line with the National Curriculum at Key Stage 3.
-Preparing pupils for qualifications at Key Stage 4.
-Keeping assessment data of all pupils.

PGCE in Secondary Music at Birmingham City University
2008-2009

Tutoring Approach:

Every lesson should involve progress being made, and I firmly believe that this is possible with all students as long as the lessons are appropriate to their ability and learning needs. I have extensive experience of teaching children with autism, emotional/behavioural problems, and gifted & talented students.