Nishant Gailey, Western Music Teacher
Dehradun
Summary
Accomplished Senior Music Teacher with a proven track record at Wynberg-Allen School, adept in piano pedagogy and choral direction. Leveraged strong communication skills to enhance student performances, achieving notable success in inter-school competitions. Specializes in musical arrangements and live performances, employing innovative teaching methods to foster musical excellence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Music Teacher
Wynberg-Allen School
Mussoorie
03.2018 - 09.2024
- Conducting ABRSM Theory of Music Exams
- Conducting ABRSM Piano Practical Exams
- Director of Choral Activities (SATB)
- Training the Rock/Pop Band
- Playing Hymns on the Piano
- Reading Staff Notation
- Solo Performances
- Music Production on Logic Pro
- Performed regular assessments of student development to measure progress and adjust instruction accordingly
- Collaborated with other teachers in order to create innovative projects that involve multiple disciplines such as art, theatre (musicals) & dance
- Coordinated with local schools to arrange concerts and choirs for students to perform in front of an audience
- Purchased instruments and equipment needed for lessons or performances, as necessary
- Prepared students for, and accompanied them to various Inter-School Cultural competitions for rock/pop band events
Supervising Examiner, ISC Board Exams
St. George's College
Mussoorie
02.2024 - 04.2024
Piano Teacher (Part Time)
Life eXpress
Dehradun
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Trained students for their TCL Music Theory & TCL Piano Practical Exams
HoD, Music
Raja Rammohan Roy Academy
Dehradun
04.2016 - 02.2018
- Trained the School Choir
- Trained the School Rock Band
General Music Teacher
The Indian Cambridge School
Dehradun
04.2015 - 03.2016
- Choral Training
Education
Pursuing Grade 8 Piano Certification - Music
ABRSM
London10-2024
Certification - Music
ABRSM
London11-2016
Certification - Music
ABRSM
London11-2015
B. Tech - Automotive Design Engineering
University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES)
Dehradun01.2014
ISC -
St. Joseph's Academy
Dehradun01.2009
Skills
- Taught International students from Thailand, Nepal, Mongolia & Korea
- Good communication Skills
- Worked with International students
- Familiar with boarding environment
- Musical Arrangements
- Live Music Performances
- Piano Skills
- Choral Direction
- Rock/Pop Band Training
- Knowledge of Theory of Music
- Guitar & Drum Skills
- Piano pedagogy
- Familiar with Kodály & Orff methods of music pedagogy
Certification
- Grade 5 Music Theory, ABRSM, London
- Grade 7 Western Classical Piano, ABRSM, London
- Pursuing Grade 8 in Piano Performance, ABRSM, London
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/14/91
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Hobbies and Interests
- Spending time with my family & my dog
- Reading Fiction
Experience Summary
10 Years
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Accomplishments
- Letter of Appreciation awarded by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM), London, for promoting quality music education
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Supervising Examiner, ISC Board Exams
St. George's College
02.2024 - 04.2024
Senior Music Teacher
Wynberg-Allen School
03.2018 - 09.2024
Piano Teacher (Part Time)
Life eXpress
02.2017 - 02.2018
HoD, Music
Raja Rammohan Roy Academy
04.2016 - 02.2018
General Music Teacher
The Indian Cambridge School
04.2015 - 03.2016
Pursuing Grade 8 Piano Certification - Music
ABRSM
Certification - Music
ABRSM
Certification - Music
ABRSM
B. Tech - Automotive Design Engineering
University of Petroleum & Energy Studies (UPES)
ISC -
St. Joseph's Academy
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