Cara McCaffrey
Dublin
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in resource management, event planning, and exam preparation. Demonstrated success in project management and client relations, delivering quality outcomes through effective leadership. Highly organised with strong time management skills, quick learner, and adept at calculations. Committed to enhancing guest experiences and showcasing skills in food safety and customer service.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music Teacher
Ratoath School Of Music
Co. meath, Ireland
08.2025 - Current
- Instructed students to read music in fun, engaging way.
- Monitored and assessed student performance, offering constructive feedback to facilitate continuous improvement.
- Assessed students' musical abilities, grading tests and performances.
- Supported students to prepare for important auditions.
- Developed students' stage presence and confidence in performances through tailored guidance.
- Fostered passion for music in students, enhancing individual confidence and performance skills.
- Established a positive and respectful classroom atmosphere, promoting a sense of community and collaboration among students.
- Modified teaching methods to address individual student needs.
- Coordinated with parents and guardians regarding their child's progress and potential areas for development in music.
Music Teacher
BMusic School of Music
Dublin, Ireland
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Taught music theory, aural skills and practical techniques to help pupils prepare for examinations.
- Prepared students for external music examinations, guiding them through practice and theory to achieve certification.
- Delivered engaging lessons in music theory and interpretation to enhance student understanding.
- Monitored and assessed student performance, offering constructive feedback to enhance skills and promote continuous improvement.
- Adjusted teaching methods to meet individual student needs.
- Planned and prepared students for concerts and other music events, practising and demonstrating learned skills to gauge performance.
- Developed students' stage presence and confidence through targeted performance opportunities.
- Coordinated with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and identify areas for musical development.
Education
Bachelors of Honours in Music and Human Development
Dublin City University
Dublin2026
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Music lesson planning
- Communication
- Creativity
- Customer Service
- Teamwork
- Composition
- Student assessment
- Creative instruction
- Aural skills
- Public speaking
- Student motivation
- Historical knowledge of music
- Electronic music production
- Performance direction
- Teaching ability
- Vocal technique instruction
- Individual and group instruction
- Piano expertise
- Ear training
- Student engagement
Languages
English
Spanish
Certification
- ABRSM: Grades IV-VIII
- Grade VII Achieved Merit Certification
Interests
- Grade VIII ABRSM piano
- Enjoy problem solving, I really enjoyed my modules in college of psychology
Accomplishments
- Gained students attention and guided exam preparation
- Adjusted to differing student personalities
- Enagaged with students of lesser intellectual abilities and aligned learning with their capabilities
Timeline
Music Teacher
Ratoath School Of Music
08.2025 - Current
Music Teacher
BMusic School of Music
01.2025 - 06.2025
Bachelors of Honours in Music and Human Development
Dublin City University