Rebecca Dodd

Personal statement

45 Boss Avenue Marleston S.A. 5033

0424 977 416 (m) 8371 0782 (h)
rebeccaddodd@gmail.com

I aim to use my passion for music education and heart for young people to motivate students to make music and
learning an essential part of their lives. I am not only invested in students academic success, but also their overall
wellbeing. I endeavour to bring an enthusiastic approach to learning by using creative and engaging teaching
strategies.

Education
2015 present

2012 2014

1999 2011

Professional Training
Graduate Diploma in Education
The University of Adelaide
Expected completion November 2015
Bachelor of Music
The University of Adelaide
(The Elder Conservatorium of Music)
South Australian Certificate of Education
William Light R-12 School

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Responding to Abuse and Neglect

DCSI check
Provide First Aid
Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
ChildSafe Training

Professional Experience
2015

Key Responsibilities

Internship (two placements and connection with the school in between)

Student Teacher (Practical Work Experience)
St.
Ignatius
(Senior Campus 7-12)
William
LightCollege
R-12 School
Semester 1 Placement
William
Light
R-12 School
Semester
2 Placement
- Unit and lesson planning
- Assessment
- Ensemble coordination (Concert Band, Concert Choirs, Jazz band, Woodwind Ensemble,
Brass Ensemble)
- Student support
- Practical and theoretical teaching (years 7-11)
- School Music Night
- Observation of Physical Education classes

2014

St. Josephs Primary School (Concert and Band Workshop)

- Performing band and choral arrangements with the Music Education Band and choir
- Conducting my own band and choral arrangements
- Teaching children how to play band arrangements

2013

Eden Hills Primary School (observation)- David Jackson, Emma Barson

- Observation of Primary Schools Festival of Music Choir rehearsals

2013

North Adelaide Primary School (Concert and Band Workshop)

- Performing band pieces as a part of the Music Education Band (clarinet)
- Teaching students band pieces

2013

Rose Park Primary School (Concert and Band Workshop)

- Performing band pieces as a part of the Music Education Band (clarinet)
- Teaching students band pieces

2012

Klemzig Primary School (Observation)

- Observation and assistance of Primary Schools Festival of Music Orchestra

2012

Prince Alfred College (Observation) - Andrew Newhouse

- Observation of beginner band rehearsal (years 5/6)

2012

St. Marys College (Observation)

- Observation of classroom music (year 9 and Reception)
Underdale High School (Observation)

2012

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- Classroom music observation

Marryatville High School (Observation)
- Observation of a Big Band rehearsal

2012

Rose Park Primary School (Observation) - Chris Narroway

- Observation of Primary Classroom Music

2012

Darlington Primary School (Observation)

- Observation and assistance in Primary Schools Festival of Music Band rehearsals

Relevant Experiences
2014 - Present
Key Responsibilities

2013 Present
Key Responsibilities

2015
Key Responsibilities

2011- Present
Key Responsibilities

2006 Present
Key Responsibilities

2015
Key Responsibilities
2000 - Present
Achievements and
Responsibilities

Rebecca Dodd

Governing Council Member (Church Eldership/Leadership)

Marion Church of Christ
- Communication with the congregation
- Decision making and implementation
- Strategic planning and church direction
- Leading of devotions and prayer nights
- Senior Pastor Search Committee member
Kids Program Leader
Marion Church of Christ
- Behaviour management
- Classroom set-up
- Coordinating lessons and activities
- Communication with children and parents
Youth and Young Adults Leader
Marion Church of Christ
- Key leader at Youth Group
- Program Planning and administrative duties
- Coordinating activities
- Pastoral Care
- Communication with students and parents
State Youth Games Team Manager (state-wide sports camp)
Marion Church of Christ
- Team assignments
- Coaching and teaching of various sports
- First Aid coordination
- Organisation and registration
Worship music leader/singer
Marion Church of Christ
- Worship and music direction
- Song planning
- Stylistic/artistic decisions
- Band instruction
- Leading the service
- Kids worship
Bunk-house Leader
Wirraway Homestead
- Supervision and pastoral care
- Planning and implementation of devotions and activities
Netball Player
P.H.O.S. Camden Netball Club
- Club Champion (2013 and 2014 Winter Season)
- 400 Games Certificate (Longest serving player)
- Captain of Open Womens Premiers: Winter 2011, Summer 2011/2012, Summer
2012/2013, Summer 2013/2014
- Mentor for younger players (coaching advice etc.)

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2013 2014

Key Responsibilities

2013 2014

Key Responsibilities

2012

2012

Key Responsibilities

Music Education Band

The University of Adelaide
(Elder Conservatorium)
- Band arranging
- Conducting
- Percussionist
- Clarinettist
- Workshops and performances
Music Education Choir
The University of Adelaide
(Elder Conservatorium)
- Choral arranging
- Conducting
- Choral singer
- Workshops and performances with schools
Netball Player (Australian Representative)
Combined Australian Netball Association (C.A.N.A)
Australian representative team (under 17s)
Singapore and Kuala Lumpur
Bella Voce (choir)
The University of Adelaide
(Elder Conservatorium)
Tim Marks
- Performances at
University functions
- Choral singer

2008- 2011

Captain of Womens Open Knockout Volleyball

William Light R-12 School
State Champions (2011)

2011

Netball Player and Vice-Captain (State Representative)

South Australian United Church Netball Association (S.A.U.C.N.A)
Representative team (under 17s)
Adelaide

2010

Netball Player (State Representative)

South Australian United Church Netball Association (S.A.U.C.N.A) representative team
Townsville Undefeated Premiers

Skills Summary
Computer skills
Auralia
Sibelius
Musition
Mixcraft
Audacity
Email Internet
iPhone/iPad
Internet
Tablets

Musical Skills
E-diary
Proficient singing (popular music and Elder Conservatorium
Microsoft Excel
trained classical singing)
Microsoft Office
Skills in clarinet, cello, trumpet, percussion, guitar and piano
Microsoft Outlook
Choral/instrumental ensemble conducting
Microsoft Publisher
Musicianship
Microsoft Word
Musicology
Windows
Performance skills
Apple
Arranging (choral and instrumental)
Microsoft
AV/Technical set up Sound Amplification Operation
Word Processing
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Language Skills
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Fluent English
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University Level Italian,
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pronunciation knowledge

Understanding of the International Phonetic

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