Grace Maher

• Working as a Secondary School teacher in Music and Special Educational Needs.
• Enhanced students' musical knowledge by implementing innovative teaching methods.
• Experience working with students with Special Educational Needs.
• Graded and marked work, assignments and examinations to test student comprehension.
• Enforced student discipline and observed established rules and regulations during class.
• Taught music theory, aural skills and practical techniques to new learners.
• Planned and prepared lessons based on individual students' needs and curricula.
• Encouraged students to have fun and develop their own musical style.

• I have taught lessons in Guitar, Voice and Ukulele to students of all ages and abilities since the beginning of 2024.

Voice:

• Cultivated an understanding of proper breath control techniques amongst students.
• Developed personalised training plans for vocal improvement.
• Enhanced students' confidence with regular performance opportunities.
• Improved vocal performances by providing tailored, individual coaching sessions.
• Led group workshops for improved ensemble singing techniques.

Guitar and Ukulele:

• Utilised contemporary songs in lessons to make learning engaging and relatable for students.
• Provided constructive feedback after every session-enabling continuous improvement in performance skills.
• Encouraged consistent practice habits amongst students for enhanced skill development.
• Adapted teaching style according to each student's unique learning needs, ensuring optimal progress rates.
• Developed a comprehensive guitar curriculum by integrating music theory, technique training and performance practice.