Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Other Experiences
Membership and Leadership
Personal Vision
References
Hobbies and Interests
Certification
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Malaina Moffett

Arima

Summary

Caring teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families and colleagues. Skilled musician well-versed in the steelpan and vocal instruments, strong knowledge of music theory and history with twenty (20) years of related experience. Adept at adapting to different musical styles and pieces with ease.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Teacher III Music

Trinity College
Moka, Maraval
09.2017 - Current

Teacher III Music

North Eastern College
Sangre Grande
04.2017 - 07.2017

Music Instructor

Ministry of Education
Sangre Grande and Valencia
03.2014 - 03.2017

Deposit Clerk

First Citizens Bank Limited
06.2013 - 02.2014
  • Administrative Duties

Internship Programme

First Citizens Bank Limited
06.2011 - 12.2011
  • Marketing Assistant

Internship Programme

Unit Trust Corporation
07.2010 - 08.2010

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Arts and Cultural Enterprise Management -

University of the West Indies, St Augustine
09.2021

The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Theory Examinations -

Trinity All Generations School of the Arts
01.2020

BA Music (Special Arts) -

University of the West Indies, St Augustine
05.2013

Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) Units One and Two -

St. Joseph's Convent, Port of Spain
01.2010

Grade Two (Distinction) -

Department of Creative and Festival Arts Graded Practical Performance Examinations

Grade Four (Merit) -

Department of Creative and Festival Arts Graded Practical Performance Examinations

Ordinary Level -

St. Joseph's Convent, Port of Spain

Skills

  • Reading Sheet Music
  • Arranging music
  • Coordinating shows
  • Sight Reading
  • Music theory knowledge
  • Music Composition
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Student Engagement
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Fundraising
  • Clear public speaking skills
  • Social Media Promotion

Other Experiences

  • Tour to Germany with the St. Joseph's Convent POS Choir - 2007
  • Tour to Italy with the St. Joseph's Convent POS Choir - 2010
  • Tour to Barbados with the UWI Steel and the UWI Arts Chorale - 2012
  • Tour to United States of America with Sadiki Sticks on Steel - 2015 and 2016
  • Various Music Festival Performances
  • Various Panorama Performances
  • Various performances with Trinity All Generations School of the Arts
  • Various performances with bands across Trinidad and Tobago
  • Online Radio Broadcaster - Sports and the Word (SATW)

Membership and Leadership

  • Practical Tutor Republic Bank Pan Minors Music Literacy Programme (July 2018 and July 2019)
  • Arranger of Harvard Harps Steel Orchestra (2019-2020)
  • Volunteer Teacher at the Trinity All Generations School of the Arts (2012-2020)
  • Secretary of Pan-Demonium Steel Orchestra (2016-2017)
  • Member of Sadiki – Sticks on Steel (2014-2017)
  • Republic Bank Pan Minors Music Literacy Programme Level One (2008)
  • BTECH Certificate of Applied Science (Magnet Programme)
  • Music Instructor at People of Praise Summer Camp – Popsicles (July 2013)
  • Teacher and Arranger of Children on Dynamic Steel (Ensemble in Trinity All Generations School of the Arts)
  • Member of the National Youth Steel Orchestra (2010-2012)
  • Music Director of Grace Notes (2016-2019)
  • The Senior ensemble in Trinity All Generations School of the Arts
  • Member of the UWI Steel and the UWI Arts Chorale (2010-2014)

Personal Vision

To positively contribute, using my abilities and skills, towards the development of any organization with which I am affiliated, whether educational or business, in a manner that will engender a high level of motivation, sharing knowledge with others, personal growth and team spirit.

References

Available upon request

Hobbies and Interests

  • Football
  • Netball
  • Reading
  • Singing
  • Steelpan
  • Performing
  • Arranging
  • Conducting

Certification

  • Radio and Television Broadcasting Course from the Institute of Broadcasting Careers (IBC) – March 2021
  • TV Presenting, Radio Broadcasting and Public Speaking with Increased Media - December 2022

Accomplishments

  • Valedictorian for Pan Minors Music Literacy Programme in 2008
  • Student of the Year in Trinity All Generations School of the Arts in 2011
  • Most Disciplined Student in Trinity All Generations School of the Arts in 2011
  • Various service awards for participation in ensembles in St. Joseph’s Convent POS

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Teacher III Music

Trinity College
09.2017 - Current

Teacher III Music

North Eastern College
04.2017 - 07.2017

Music Instructor

Ministry of Education
03.2014 - 03.2017

Deposit Clerk

First Citizens Bank Limited
06.2013 - 02.2014

Internship Programme

First Citizens Bank Limited
06.2011 - 12.2011

Internship Programme

Unit Trust Corporation
07.2010 - 08.2010

Post Graduate Diploma in Arts and Cultural Enterprise Management -

University of the West Indies, St Augustine

The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Theory Examinations -

Trinity All Generations School of the Arts

BA Music (Special Arts) -

University of the West Indies, St Augustine

Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE) Units One and Two -

St. Joseph's Convent, Port of Spain

Grade Two (Distinction) -

Department of Creative and Festival Arts Graded Practical Performance Examinations

Grade Four (Merit) -

Department of Creative and Festival Arts Graded Practical Performance Examinations

Ordinary Level -

St. Joseph's Convent, Port of Spain
Malaina Moffett