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Montaigne Campher

Montaigne Campher

Music Teacher
Pretoria

Summary

Knowledgeable professional with strong background in teaching performing arts. Employs deep understanding of importance of creativity in classroom to meet student needs. Demonstrated skills in meeting vocal students at individual levels to develop innate talent. Focused on helping learners and students improve comfort level and performance skills. Exacting and driven with in-depth experience as a singer and instructor. Adept at working with individuals and groups to optimize sound and performance skills. Successful at driving change with a systematic and tireless approach. Singer and Voice Instructor trained in classical and opera styles. Promote safe and effective vocal techniques and artistic growth.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Singing Teacher

Die Hoërskool Menlopark
01.2024 - Current
  • Classical Voice Teacher at Die Hoërskool Menlopark's Music Academy.
  • I currently teach students in grade 3, grade 8 and grade 12.
  • I adapt my instruction to meet individual student needs to differentiate instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
  • I teach Bel Canto singing technique.
  • I teach them how to sight sing.
  • I teach mainly classical repertoire that ranges from early musicals to art song and opera.
  • I enter my students to participate in Eisteddfods and external examinations.

Grade 3 and 4 Aftercare Teacher

Bokkie Opvoedkundige Naskool
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Adapted lesson plans to accommodate individual learning needs, promoting an inclusive learning environment for all students.
  • Developed strong relationships with colleagues, fostering a collaborative environment for curriculum development and implementation.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
  • Redirected inappropriate student behavior and implemented program discipline system to guide proper student behavior.

Aftercare Teacher

Laerskool Lynnwood
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Aftercare Teacher in grades RRR-R.
  • Redirected inappropriate student behavior and implemented program discipline system to guide proper student behavior.
  • Performed general duties by putting away chairs and properly placing toys in cubbies.
  • Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and instructional strategies.
  • Prepared engaging learning activities that involved music and movement.

Education

PCGE - Education

STADIO
Remote
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Music - Music

The University of Pretoria
Pretoria
04.2001 -

Skills

  • General skilled musicianship

  • Keyboard skills

  • Classical singing pedagogical knowledge

  • Knowledge of languages: German, French, and Italian

  • Classical singing repertoire knowledge

  • Teaching music: History, theory and aural training skills

  • Personal skills: Music Performance, vocal performance, choral performance

Timeline

Singing Teacher

Die Hoërskool Menlopark
01.2024 - Current

Grade 3 and 4 Aftercare Teacher

Bokkie Opvoedkundige Naskool
09.2023 - 03.2024

Aftercare Teacher

Laerskool Lynnwood
01.2020 - 12.2021

PCGE - Education

STADIO
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Music - Music

The University of Pretoria
04.2001 -
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