Nicholas Turnbull

CURRICULUM VITAE

CAREER OBJECTIVE
PROFILE As a soon to be qualified teacher, undertaking the Graduate Diploma in Education
Name (Secondary), I am seeking a teaching position within a secondary or primary school.
Nicholas Turnbull Music is my passion and I wish to be able to pass this on to you younger generations
Address through education.

196 Mount View Rd,

Mount Cotton, TEACHING AREAS
QLD, 4165

Specialist Teaching Areas:

Phone
Music
0458 032 488
Email Music - Choral
nicholasaturnbull@gmail.com
nicholas.turnbull@uqconnect.edu.au Other Subject Areas of Interest:
Health and Physical Education
QCT Registration No. English
904090 Art

PROFESSIONAL Extra-Curricular Areas of Interest:

S TAT E M E N T Athletics
Choir
I am an organised, detail-oriented, Instrumental
and conscientious self-starter, able Swimming
to strategise and prioritise effectively
to accomplish multiple tasks and SKILLS
stay calm under pressure. This can
be directly attributed to my blend of
Kodaly skills
experience in music, teaching,
performing, management Thorough and comprehensive unit/lesson planning
and hands-on work, in a range of Excellent organisation / Mulit-tasking skills
diverse work settings. Ability to communicate and report on student progress in a sensitive and accurate
manner
PROFFESSIONAL Proficient with ICTs
PORTFOLIO Strong verbal and written communication skills
Receptive to feedback
Digital Portfolio

http://nicholasaturnbull.weebly.com
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SCHOOL WORK E X P E R I E N C E
PROFILE 2015 - Present Yeronga State School
Name Piano and Music Theory Coach
Piano Tutor at Yeronga State School Outside School Hours Care program (YOSCH)
Nicholas Turnbull
Address Teaching students of various ages and skill levels
Coaching towards AMEB Examinations
196 Mount View Rd,
Mount Cotton,
2017 - Present Cleveland District State High School
QLD, 4165
24th of April - 9th of June (7 Weeks)
Position: Professional Practicum Student
Phone
Cleveland High encourages all students to strive for personal excellence and be always
0458 032 488
worthy in an inclusive environment where all members of our school community are
Email
welcomed
nicholasaturnbull@gmail.com
nicholas.turnbull@uqconnect.edu.au Subjects Taught:
8 Music - Teaching of early musical techniques and notation using guitars
QCT Registration No. 8 Art - Introducing students to the elements of art and creating Jenny Orchid inspired art-
904090 works
10 Music - Implementation and creation of Great Music and Musicians Unit
VOLUNTEER WORK 12 Music - Teacher support with composing, musicology and performance tasks

CDSHS - Showcase event
CDSHS - Music Performance
night
CDSHS - Music in Practice night
CDSHS - Choral performances
Surf Life Saving Queensland
Patrols
Saint Vincent de Paul Society
(Secretary)
Meals On Wheels Volunteer
Australias Biggest Morning Tea
PROFFESSIONAL
PORTFOLIO
Digital Portfolio
http://nicholasaturnbull.weebly.com
Responsibilities
Supervising students on lunch breaks
Coordinating choral rehearsals before school
Development of unit plans and assessment tasks
Marking student assessments
Attending staff meetings (weekly) and parent/teacher interviews
Attending student concerts
2017 - Present Cleveland District State High School
24th of July - 15th of September (8 Weeks)
Position: Professional Practicum Student
Cleveland High encourages all students to strive for personal excellence and be always
worthy in an inclusive environment where all members of our school community are
welcomed
Subjects Taught:
8 Music - Total implementation of music unit for 3 year 8 classes
8 Dance - Introduction to Dance unit
10 Music - Introduction to Jazz unit
12 Music - Teacher support with composing, musicology and performance tasks

Responsibilities
Daily roll calls
Supervising students on lunch breaks
Coordinating choral rehearsals before school
Development of unit plans and assessment tasks
Marking student assessments
Attending staff meetings (weekly) and parent/teacher interviews
Attending student concerts
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EDUCATION
PROFILE February 2017 - Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary)
Name Present The University of Queensland
Nicholas Turnbull Specialist Teaching Areas: Music and Music Choral
Address
196 Mount View Rd,
2010 - 2015
Mount Cotton, Bachelor of Music (Performance)
QLD, 4165 The University of Queensland
Saint Leos College Alumni
Phone
Awarded The University of Queensland and St. Leos College Music Achievement
0458 032 488 Scholarship 2010
Email
2003 - 2007
nicholasaturnbull@gmail.com Schooling
nicholas.turnbull@uqconnect.edu.au Ignatius Park College Townsville, Grades 8-12

QCT Registration No.

904090

QUALIFICATIONS
HOBBIES/INTERESTS
2009 Vocal Examinations
Grade 8 AMEB

Swimming Piano Examinations

Horticulture 2008
Grade 8 Piano for Leisure AMEB
Fishing
Music Speech and Drama Examinations
Singing 2007
Grade 8 AMEB (High Distinction)
Piano
Running Music Theory Examinations
Soccer 2007 Grade 5 AMEB

CERTIFICATES
PROFFESSIONAL
PORTFOLIO Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
Certificate II in Hospitality Operations
Digital Portfolio Certificate of First Aid
White Construction Card
http://nicholasaturnbull.weebly.com Blue Working with Children Card

Certificate III & IV in Personal Training
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PROFILE WORK E X P E R I E N C E
Name
Nicholas Turnbull 2015 - Present Rainforest Gardens Mount Cotton
Address Landscaper and Maintenance Leading Hand
196 Mount View Rd,
Care and maintenance of domestic and non-domestic animals including
Mount Cotton,
feeding, maintenance of shelters, cleaning of faecal matter and used
QLD, 4165
fodder, ensuring water is readily available.
Phone Training of domestic and non-domestic animals
0458 032 488 Animal husbandry tasks associated with the upkeep of livestock and
Email poultry
nicholasaturnbull@gmail.com Soft Landscaping
nicholas.turnbull@uqconnect.edu.au Mowing, Hedging, Brush cutting
Maintaining grounds through regular watering and irrigation
QCT Registration No. maintenance
904090 Carpark attendant, and setting up for weddings and functions

2016 - Present Acadia Landscapes

PROFESSIONAL Landscape Labourer
PORTFOLIO
Hard landscaping including concreting, paving, construction of decks
Digital Portfolio Building of retaining walls
Soft landscaping including planting, mulching, watering
http://nicholasaturnbull.weebly.com Use of machinery involved with construction

2011 - 2016 Coles Capalaba/Coles Toowong

Grocery Department/Dairy 2IC
3+ years extensive experience in the retail environment
Proven record of driving profitable sales through promotions and
merchandising
Highly skilled in achieving store sales goals in a team-selling
environment
REFERENCES In depth knowledge of building exceptional customer experiences
through engagement attitude and service
Lisa McDuff Proficient in performing daily departmental maintenance tasks including
Senior Music Teacher at stock control, waste management, customer service and staff
Cleveland District State High management
School,
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Jackie Yarwood
Head of Music Department,
CDSHS
T: 04

Karen Williams
Mayor, Redland City Council
T: 0416 123 588