Jacob Jon Steels
Lisboa
Summary
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong musical, social and learning skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
English Online - Global British Council Online Teaching Product
08.2023 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Freelance Woodwinds Tutor
Freelance
01.2010 - 08.2023
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies for ABRSM exams.
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
- Explained concepts in a caring and encouraging environment to help students thrive and learn.
- Utilized diverse teaching strategies and resources to help students better understand concepts.
Teacher
Cambridge School
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Prepared students for the Cambridge First exam and the C1 exam. All my students passed and some of them received a higher mark than their predicted grade.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Teacher
British Council
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Completed further courses such as The Young Learner Education Certificate which is from the Trinity College London to teach Primary.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Teacher
British Council
06.2019 - 07.2021
- Completed a training programme called the TSP (Teacher support program) - As I was hired to work at the British Council as soon as I had finished the CELTA certificate. This involved two observations a term for 6 months.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Cruise Ship Orchestra Musician
Royal Carribean Cruises and Norwegian Cruises
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Accompanied professional artists from all over the world.
- Studied scores at length to learn music in detail and develop suitable interpretations.
- Conducted workshops for aspiring musicians to build skills and confidence.
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- Toured with successful bands, providing professional, punctual backing support.
- Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
- Fulfilled roles in orchestras and chamber ensembles, collaborating well with fellow musicians.
- Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles on program.
Teacher of Saxophone and Woodwinds
Appleby Grammar School
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in music.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in music.
- Composed and arranged music for showbands and orchestras.
- Conducted and led concert bands and orchestras.
- Worked with the head of music to plan the final concert of the school year.
Summer School Music Tutor
Kirkby Stephen Grammar School
07.2012 - 07.2016
- Collaborated with students to improve ensemble skills, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and performance strategies.
Education
PGCE QTS - Music
Royal Northern College of Music
Manchester06.2024
The Young Learner Education Certificate - English
Trinity College London
London07.2022
CELTA - Certificate in English Language Teaching - English
Cambridge
Bogotá Colombia03.2019
BMus With Honors - Jazz
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Birmingham07.2016
A Levels - Jazz
Leeds Conservatoire
Leeds07.2011
Skills
- Creative Lesson Plan Development
- Research
- Clear Public Speaking Skills
- Languages
- Classroom Safety Practices
- Special Education
- Post-Secondary Education
- Differentiated Learning Techniques
- Core Curriculum and Standards
- Parent Conferences
- Positive Atmosphere Promotion
- Classroom Management
Languages
English
Native language
Spanish
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Teacher
English Online - Global British Council Online Teaching Product
08.2023 - Current
Teacher
Cambridge School
01.2023 - 07.2023
Teacher
British Council
08.2021 - 11.2022
Teacher
British Council
06.2019 - 07.2021
Cruise Ship Orchestra Musician
Royal Carribean Cruises and Norwegian Cruises
08.2017 - 12.2018
Teacher of Saxophone and Woodwinds
Appleby Grammar School
11.2016 - 05.2017
Summer School Music Tutor
Kirkby Stephen Grammar School
07.2012 - 07.2016
Freelance Woodwinds Tutor
Freelance
01.2010 - 08.2023
PGCE QTS - Music
Royal Northern College of Music
The Young Learner Education Certificate - English
Trinity College London
CELTA - Certificate in English Language Teaching - English
Cambridge
BMus With Honors - Jazz
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
A Levels - Jazz
Leeds Conservatoire
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