Carli Spies
Head Of Music
Centurion
Summary
Dedicated Arts administrator and educator with a strong track record in managing IEB Music curricula (Grades 8–12) and liaising with external examination bodies. Possesses cross-disciplinary insight into academic standards for Music, Dramatic Arts, Visual Arts, and Dance, supported by experience teaching the Music component for IEB Dance Studies. Highly skilled in operational logistics, including the coordination of peripatetic staff, examination timetables, and complex performance schedules.
Hardworking professional with strong musical background and technical knowledge. Detail-orientated in preparing new material, adapting existing works and readying for performances. Works great musicians, actors, artists and group leaders.
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head of Music
St Mary's DSG
Pretoria, Gauteng
05.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with teaching staff, integrating music across the curriculum, enriching academic learning.
- Developed department budget plans, maximising available resources for teaching and equipment needs.
- Orchestrated diverse range of school concerts, showcasing student talent.
- Provided pastoral care for pupils, promoting their overall well-being and confidence in musical abilities.
- Spearheaded curriculum development across 5 grades to enhance students' understanding of music theory.
- Nurtured young musicians with personalised instruction methodologies.
- Explored innovative ways to teach complex music concepts, making them accessible to all learners.
Music Educator
Southdowns College
Centurion, South Africa
02.2012 - 04.2025
- Organised concerts, showcasing students' musical talents.
- Cultivated love for music by sharing personal experiences and insights from professional career.
- Provided instrumental instruction for increased technical skill development.
- Led choir, marimba and ensemble rehearsals for polished group performances.
- Taught theory classes, enhancing understanding of music composition.
- Enhanced student music appreciation by introducing various genres and styles.
Lecturer, Repetiteur & Accompanist
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, Gauteng
02.2003 - 12.2011
- Implemented innovative teaching methods, improved student engagement rates.
- Organised educational activities and events to drive learning objectives and promote engagement.
- Ensured up-to-date subject knowledge with continuous professional development.
- Conducted screening interviews with incoming students to gauge preparedness.
- Collaborated with lecturers to enhance teaching procedures.
- Designed exams, assessments and course content, including lecture material and writing assignments.
Education
B.Mus Hons. (Ed.) - Pedagogy in practical musicianship and music literacy
03.2015 - 11.2016
UTLM - Pedagogy in practical musicianship and music literacy
01.2002 - 11.2002
Diploma in PC Engineering - Computer Science
01.2001 - 12.2001
Skills
Event coordination
undefinedLanguages
English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Afrikaans
Fluent
Zulu
Beginner
Sepedi
Beginner
Accomplishments
Composed the soundtrack of an Afrikaans Major Motion Picture, released by Ster Kinekor, for renowned film director, Johan Heyns (2008)
Timeline
Head of Music - St Mary's DSG
05.2025 - Current
University of Pretoria - B.Mus Hons. (Ed.), Pedagogy in practical musicianship and music literacy
03.2015 - 11.2016
Music Educator - Southdowns College
02.2012 - 04.2025
Lecturer, Repetiteur & Accompanist - Tshwane University of Technology
02.2003 - 12.2011
UNISA - UTLM, Pedagogy in practical musicianship and music literacy
01.2002 - 11.2002
Varsity College - Diploma in PC Engineering , Computer Science
01.2001 - 12.2001