Viola Dsouza
Limerick
Summary
A highly driven music educator, aiming at supporting every student in their journey of self-discovery through music. Patience, self-discipline, inclusion, team-work and adaptability are my pillars. Teaching for me is a way of sharing one's knowledge selflessly, nurturing students' motivation, awareness and well-being.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Founder/Director
Sonoro School of Music
Pune
06.2011 - Current
- Oversaw all aspects of operations including service development, marketing, and finance.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing processes to identify areas of improvement.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries or complaints regarding services.
- Recruited, hired and trained music teachers to ensure that long-term goals and strategies for students were met.
- Managed student enrollments for London board ABRSM and Trinity certified examinations.
Music Teacher
Mungret Community College
Limerick
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Prepared and delivered lectures in English to students aged 12-18 years, on music fundamentals based on the Irish curriculum in secondary schools.
- Performed regular assessments of student development to measure progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
- Completed student records and school-related documentation.
- Provided opportunities for each student to reach full potential through artistic, creative expression.
Music Teacher
Ardscoil Mhuire
Limerick
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Formulated and implemented effective lesson plans focusing on principles of music, musicianship, music theory and history to the secondary school students aged 12-15 years, in the Irish curriculum.
- Motivated and coached students of varying musical levels to play songs and jingles.
Music Teacher (Part-time)
Vidya Valley High School
Pune
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Selected repertoire appropriate for the age level and skill level of the singers.
- Collaborated with faculty members to coordinate concerts, recitals, festivals, and competitions.
- Utilized various online tools when teaching remote students who could not attend physical classes due to lockdown during COVID.
Music Teacher (Part-time)
Dr. ENNS Nagarwala High School
Pune
07.2017 - 04.2022
- Organized and conducted weekly rehearsals for students aged 4 to 9 years of age for various school events and concerts.
Piano Tutor (Part-time)
Klavier Institute of Music
Pune
06.2014 - 04.2016
- Provided private piano and music theory lessons using ABRSM and Trinity College London curriculum for beginner, intermediate and advanced piano students.
- Instructed students in proper technique, theory, sight-reading, improvisation and performance skills on the piano.
Education
Professional Master of Education - Music
University of Limerick
Limerick, IrelandBachelor of Performing Arts - Western Music
Spicer Adventist University
Pune, India12.2020
Skills
- Music production on Garage band and Soundtrap
- Notating music using MuseScore and Flatio
- Choir conducting
- Instrumental ensemble arrangements
- Curriculum Development and Lesson Planning
- Student Needs Assessment with empathy
- Event management and organization
- Setting up music equipment and hardware
Certification
- Trinity College London; Grade 8 in Music theory, 2022
- Ishvani Kendra, Techniques of sound recording, 2019
- Trinity College London; Grade 8 in Singing, 2018
- ABRSM; Diploma ARSM in piano, 2018
Volunteer Experience
St. Ignatius Church, Pune, India, A 1-week summer keyboard workshop for children.
Hobbies and Interests
- Jamming with musicians
- Badminton
- Art
- Cooking
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Accomplishments
- Silver medal at the MusiQuest Piano Competition and Master class
- Piano Accompanist: Viva La Musica (performance choir group in Pune)
- Soprano Vocalist: Chamber Singers (performance choir group in Pune)
- Association with The Bombay Sappers (a govt. military organization in Pune)
- Music director at the St. Joseph Boys school golden jubilee musical concert, Pune.
- Master Class for piano with Karl Lutchmayer.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Music Teacher
Mungret Community College
09.2023 - 12.2023
Music Teacher
Ardscoil Mhuire
02.2023 - 05.2023
Music Teacher (Part-time)
Vidya Valley High School
06.2021 - 08.2022
Music Teacher (Part-time)
Dr. ENNS Nagarwala High School
07.2017 - 04.2022
Piano Tutor (Part-time)
Klavier Institute of Music
06.2014 - 04.2016
Founder/Director
Sonoro School of Music
06.2011 - Current
Professional Master of Education - Music
University of Limerick
Bachelor of Performing Arts - Western Music
Spicer Adventist University
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