I want to be the best teacher I can be. I believe working abroad would be an incredible learning experience and I want to be able to pass that on to my students throughout the rest of my career. I've been teaching full-time for 7 years and I'm very excited about the possibility of expanding on my experience with new opportunities to teach English abroad for either a class room and/or for individual students. I'm an experienced teacher with a Diploma of Education, a TESOL/TESL/TEFL certificate, and a Diploma of Music.

I'm very passionate about my work. I think I bring a lot of enthusiasm to my classes. I enjoy being creative and resourceful with my lesson planning. I believe a successful teacher ensures students are inspired and that they have an emotional connection with the subject. I enjoy bringing in a variety of student centered approaches to my classes to connect with students of various learning styles.

After several years of working as a professional musician, I began my teaching career as a private music instructor. I built a small business providing in-home or in-studio private music lessons. I enjoyed the work very much and decided to pursue a teaching career. I completed my Diploma in Education 2 years ago and I'm near completion of my BA in music. For the last several years I've been an instructor and program director at a private music school, instructing individuals and groups, and overseeing the development and administration of a cutting-edge music education program. I hope to one day be working as a teacher in a public high school.

I've included with my application a copy of my resume. Please don't hesitate to be in touch at any time. Thank you so much for your time and consideration.

Sincerely, Blake

Blake McAndless
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6A 1V9, Canada
Tel.: 604-441-6044 / Email: strongspirit76@hotmail.com
Skype: strongspirit76@hotmail.com

Personal Details
Birth: Canada / 1976
Citizenship: Canadian
English Ability: Native Speaker
Marital Status: Single
Health: Excellent

Education
2016: TESOL/TESL Certification (100 Hours) Vancouver, Canada

Oxford Seminars

2014: Other - Instructional Skills Workshop Certificate North Vancouver, Canada

Major: Education & lesson planning

Deep Cove School of Music

2013 - 2014: College Diploma - BC Provincial Instructors Diploma Vancouver, Canada

Vancouver Community College

2002 - 2005: College Diploma - Diploma of Music Vancouver, Canada

Vancouver Community College

2001 - 2002: College Certificate - Music Certificate Langley, Canada

Kwantlen Poly- technique University

Work History
2012 - Present: Instructor/Program Director, Deep Cove School of Music North Vancouver, Canada
Head instructor & program director of a large music education program. Responsible for curriculum research & development, lesson planning, & administration.
Instruct groups & individuals (ages 7 - adult) & oversee program promotion, event co-ordination, budgeting, team management & artistic direction.

2011 - 2014: Instructor, Ava Music School North Vancouver, Canada
Provided music instruction to groups & individuals (ages 7 – adult). Involved in lesson planning, committee meetings, & event co-ordination.
Helped develop & co-ordinate camps, orchestra ensembles, & school concerts.

2009 - 2011: Instructor, Madsen Music School Vernon, Canada
Provided private music instruction to individual students ages (7 – adlut).
Helped co-ordinate school fundraisers & concerts.

2008 - 2011: Owner/Instructor, Blake McAndless (Temple Music) Vernon, Canada
Independently developed a small music instruction company providing private or semi-private, in home or in studio music education.
Provided instruction in: Music instruments, music theory, music history, & composition. Responsible for program development, promotion & administration.

Additional Skills & Experience
Languages: Spanish (Beginner)
Travel: USA, England, Ireland, France, Germany, Belgium, Greece, Italy, Spain, Austria, Scotland, Hungary, Netherlands
Interests: Travel, Yoga, Qi Gong, Music
Skills: Adaptable, resourceful, organized, empathetic, co-operative.
Professional Memberships: BC Musicians Union

References
Available upon request