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LEON GRAY BMus(Hons), PGDipEd, DipTchg

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Educational Resource Developer (online)

Self-employed August 2010 - Present

Planning, writing and building multimedia online learning material for adult distance learners on Moodle platforms

Training tutors and web-based professionals Major clients and projects:

Bay of Plenty Polytechnic

o Automotive Engineering (L4, NZQA), Road Transport

Management (L4, NZQA), Carpentry (L3, NZQA),

Work Skills (L1-2, NZQA, Special needs adults), Online

HR Induction, Public Health (L5, NZQA)

Practical Education Institute (eBLS) o Miscellaneous written and online resources for

Computing (L4, NZQA), Business Administration (L3,

NZQA), embedded literacy and numeracy resources,

Primary and Secondary School Pilot projects

Primary Teacher (Music Specialist)

West Lothian Council July 2005-June 2007

Musical instruction to 1200 students in four primary schools Managing multi-level school productions and promotions Redeveloping planning /assessment tools in line with TQM

Primary Teacher Falkirk Council

(fixed-term contract) November 2004-July 2005

Planning, implementing, assessing learning programmes across entire Scottish curriculum

Participation in ongoing CPD Responsibilities for music and performance

Lecturer Hospitality Management

Consultants Limited August 2002-March 2004

Conducting, assessing seminars for trainee bar managers Handling associated NZQA and HSI compliance processes Full legal processing of student applications Developing promotional material for business

Head of Primary Music /

Head of Drama Kadimah College

January 2000-August 2002

Planning, implementing, assessing learning programmes across music and drama curricula

Participation in ongoing CPD Administrating and promoting large school performances

Scale A Teacher Remuera Primary School

January-December 1999

Planning, implementing, assessing learning programmes across entire curriculum

Participation in ongoing CPD Administrating and promoting large school performances

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ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Musical Director Self-employed

1994-Present

Professional vocal training for productions Scheduling, coordinating and running cast rehearsals Coordination of orchestra, score preparation,

transposition and rehearsal scheduling Conducting live stage performances Budgeting responsibilities for all musical resources

Director Self-employed

2000-Present

Auditioning, rehearsing and preparing casts for performance

Coordinating stage technicians, set builders, props and costumes

Budgeting responsibilities for all performance resources

Pianist/Keyboard Player Self-employed 1992-Present

Professional accompanying services for a variety of groups and individuals

Experienced across musical genres, including jazz, classical and contemporary

Choral Conductor Taranaki Male Choir,

Stratford Singers

July 2008-February 2011

Planning and overseeing concerts Selecting, arranging and preparing repertoire Conducting and playing for performances Budgeting responsibilities for all musical resources

Repititeur/Tutor Auckland Children’s

Theatre Academy, University of Auckland,

Unitec 1995-2003

Coaching ATCL/LTCL students in musical theatre, singing and drama

Coaching and accompanying students undertaking degree studies in voice

Coaching and accompanying students undertaking degree studies in voice

KEY SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

Skilled project and people manager

Ability to relate to people of all ages, from pre-school to the elderly

Advanced IT user and proficient in a wide range of applications

Professionally–trained expertise in document design, layout, spelling, industry-standard

grammar and punctuation

Experience in employment relations and working knowledge of HR practices

Ongoing interest in self-improvement through professional development

Confident seminar/workshop planner and presenter

Video and audio editing skills

Positive and fun-loving attitude towards colleagues

Genuine desire to build positive atmosphere both in and out of the office

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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Music (First Class Honours)(BMusHons) University of Waikato, March-November 2011 (extramural) Dissertation topic: Composite Curricula in Primary School Music: Developing a Blended

Resource for Classroom Delivery

Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDipEd) Massey University, March-November 2004 (extramural) Learners with Emotional and Behavioural Disorders, Gifted and Talented Education, Teaching

Non-English Speakers in a Regular Class, Educational Management

Diploma in Teaching (DipTchg) The University of Auckland, January-November 1998 Professional Practice papers for curriculum (7), Dissertation on reflective practice, Learning and

Development papers (2)

Bachelor of Music (BMus) The University of Auckland, March 1995-November 1997 Miscellaneous Composition & Orchestration, Music History, Analysis, Harmony &

Counterpoint papers, English Literature papers (3), Theatre Studies

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Design Assessment for Adult Learners Workplace Assessment for Adult Learners Open Polytechnic, June 2003 (extramural)

The Sale of Liquor Act 1989 Host Responsibility Hospitality Management Consultants Limited, August 2002 (workplace)

Registered Primary School Teacher (Subject to confirmation) #229092 Grade 8, Speech and Drama, Trinity Guildhall

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REFERENCES

Judi Honeyfield Staff Development Adviser Bay of Plenty Polytechnic (07) 571 0190 (x 7081)

Judi is a teacher trainer at the Polytechnic and can comment on my classroom teaching and management style

Jeremy Whimster Conductor Tauranga Civic Choir (07) 578 6056

I have worked with Jeremy as an accompanist. He can comment on my abilities as a musician, my professionalism and my abilities to relate to people.

David Squire Conductor New Zealand National Youth Choir (0274) 426 4533

David and I worked closely at the Bay of Plenty Music School. He can comment on my abilities as a musician, my professionalism and my abilities to relate to people.

Chalium Poppy Artistic and Musical Director Scholars Pro Musica (021) 396 440

Chalium and I have worked professionally as musical directors together. He can comment on my organisation and administrative abilities with regard to managing groups of performers.