Nicole Sandmann
Phnom Penh,12
Summary
Dynamic and innovative music educator with extensive experience at Geelong Grammar School, specializing in curriculum development and performance direction. Proven track record in fostering student engagement and agency through the arts, while effectively leading choral programs and collaborative performances. Skilled in assessment design and passionate about nurturing creativity in young learners.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
PYP Performing Arts Teacher
Australian International School of Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh
01.2024 - Current
- Transdisciplinary PYP Teacher of drama and music years 1 – 5.
- Inquiry-based educator with a focus on developing natural curiosity and student agency through the performing arts.
- Drama and Musical Director of school events, ceremonies, and celebrations.
- Co-Contributor to the construction, implementation, and development of the POI.
- Co-contributor to the development and implementation of the Programme of Inquiry.
Head of Primary Music
Geelong Grammar School, Toorak Campus
Toorak
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Head Of Primary Music at Toorak Campus.
- PYP music specialist ELC - 6.
- Developer of the P-6 Music PYP teaching programs, assessment and continuous reporting processes.
- Choral Director and Musical Director of school events, ceremonies and celebrations.
- Developer of performance opportunities as necessary for various ensembles and soloists.
- Recruiter of a strong, expert term of music tutors to ensure that student learning in private lessons supports their success in classroom music.
- Lead teacher and manager of the Classroom Instrumental Programs for strings, brass, woodwind and percussion.
Lower and Middle School Music and Drama Teacher
American International School Zagreb
Zagreb
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Developer and teacher of the Pre-K to Year 5 Music Program.
- Developer and teacher of the new AISZ Middle School Drama Program.
- Creator of a fully inclusive drama department for students aged 11-16, delivering performances, assemblies and maintaining an engaging program during Distance Learning through the use of ManageBac, and Google Classroom.
- Creator of Elementary Music and Drama Programs during Distance Learning through the use of Seesaw, Acapella, iMovie, MuseScore, Youtube, Audacity and Google Suite.
- Leader and coordinator of school improvement initiatives as part of the AISZ Leadership Team.
Years 2 - 5 Music Specialist
Saigon South International School
Vietnam
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Music Specialist for students Years 2 - 5.
- Musical director of annual elementary musical.
- Choral Director of SSIS Elementary Choir.
- Producer of Annual Variety Show.
- Director of year level Celebrations of Music K – 5.
- Designer of Super Unit interdisciplinary music units and presentations.
- Facilitator of host nation primary music workshops.
PYP Performing Arts Teacher
Overseas School Colombo
Colombo
01.2015 - 01.2017
- ES PYP Performing Arts Specialist EC – to Year 5.
- Producer and director of annual musicals.
- Developer of collaborative PYP Units of Inquiry.
- Creator of Ukulele and World Drumming music programs.
- Director of school-wide community initiatives including Choirs, ISTA Workshops, Annual Festival of Lights, Host Nation Workshops, UN Day, Arts Week, Grade 5 PYP Exhibition, and grade-level Celebrations of Learning.
Elementary music teacher grades K - 5
International School Bangkok
Bangkok
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Designer of music program using Orff, Kodaly and Dalcroze methodologies.
- Creator teacher of World Drumming and Guitar Units.
- Designer of curriculum units and assessments using Understanding By Design (UBD).
- Director of annual elementary musicals.
- Musical conductor and accompanist of Junior and Senior Choirs.
- Coordinator of grade levels 'Celebrations of Music'.
- Director of annual events including 'Festival of Lights', 'UN Day', 'Combined Strings and Choral Concerts' and 'West African Music K - 12 Music Celebrations.'
Elementary Music Specialist grades 2 - 5
Jakarta Intercultural School
Jakarta
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Developer and teacher of music program using Orff, Dalcroze and Kodaly approaches methodologies.
- Developer of Javanese Gamelan Program.
- Director of whole school collaborative performances.
- Director of cross campus elementary music events.
Elementary Music and Drama Specialist grades K - 7
Mountain Creek State School
Australia
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Developer and teacher of music program using Orff, Dalcroze and Kodaly approaches methodologies.
- Developer and teacher of drama program.
- Director of whole school performances.
- Director of music and drama events including 'Wakajirri', Senior Choir 'Singfest', 'MCSS Blues Band'.
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Music program design
- Performance direction
- Choral conducting
- Drama instruction
- Assessment design
Timeline
PYP Performing Arts Teacher
Australian International School of Phnom Penh
01.2024 - Current
Head of Primary Music
Geelong Grammar School, Toorak Campus
01.2022 - 01.2024
Lower and Middle School Music and Drama Teacher
American International School Zagreb
01.2019 - 01.2022
Years 2 - 5 Music Specialist
Saigon South International School
01.2017 - 01.2019
PYP Performing Arts Teacher
Overseas School Colombo
01.2015 - 01.2017
Elementary music teacher grades K - 5
International School Bangkok
01.2011 - 01.2015
Elementary Music Specialist grades 2 - 5
Jakarta Intercultural School
01.2008 - 01.2011
Elementary Music and Drama Specialist grades K - 7
Mountain Creek State School
01.2003 - 01.2008
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