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Leon Gray 83 Young Street, New Plymouth, (06) 927 4071, (021) 073 8168 Page 1
LEON GRAY BMus(Hons), PGDipEd, DipTchg
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Educational Resource Developer (online)
Self-employed August 2010 - Present
Planning, writing and building multimedia online learning material for adult distance learners on Moodle platforms
Training tutors and web-based professionals Major clients and projects:
Bay of Plenty Polytechnic
o Automotive Engineering (L4, NZQA), Road Transport
Management (L4, NZQA), Carpentry (L3, NZQA),
Work Skills (L1-2, NZQA, Special needs adults), Online
HR Induction, Public Health (L5, NZQA)
Practical Education Institute (eBLS) o Miscellaneous written and online resources for
Computing (L4, NZQA), Business Administration (L3,
NZQA), embedded literacy and numeracy resources,
Primary and Secondary School Pilot projects
Primary Teacher (Music Specialist)
West Lothian Council July 2005-June 2007
Musical instruction to 1200 students in four primary schools Managing multi-level school productions and promotions Redeveloping planning /assessment tools in line with TQM
Primary Teacher Falkirk Council
(fixed-term contract) November 2004-July 2005
Planning, implementing, assessing learning programmes across entire Scottish curriculum
Participation in ongoing CPD Responsibilities for music and performance
Lecturer Hospitality Management
Consultants Limited August 2002-March 2004
Conducting, assessing seminars for trainee bar managers Handling associated NZQA and HSI compliance processes Full legal processing of student applications Developing promotional material for business
Head of Primary Music /
Head of Drama Kadimah College
January 2000-August 2002
Planning, implementing, assessing learning programmes across music and drama curricula
Participation in ongoing CPD Administrating and promoting large school performances
Scale A Teacher Remuera Primary School
January-December 1999
Planning, implementing, assessing learning programmes across entire curriculum
Participation in ongoing CPD Administrating and promoting large school performances
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ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Musical Director Self-employed
1994-Present
Professional vocal training for productions Scheduling, coordinating and running cast rehearsals Coordination of orchestra, score preparation,
transposition and rehearsal scheduling Conducting live stage performances Budgeting responsibilities for all musical resources
Director Self-employed
2000-Present
Auditioning, rehearsing and preparing casts for performance
Coordinating stage technicians, set builders, props and costumes
Budgeting responsibilities for all performance resources
Pianist/Keyboard Player Self-employed 1992-Present
Professional accompanying services for a variety of groups and individuals
Experienced across musical genres, including jazz, classical and contemporary
Choral Conductor Taranaki Male Choir,
Stratford Singers
July 2008-February 2011
Planning and overseeing concerts Selecting, arranging and preparing repertoire Conducting and playing for performances Budgeting responsibilities for all musical resources
Repititeur/Tutor Auckland Children’s
Theatre Academy, University of Auckland,
Unitec 1995-2003
Coaching ATCL/LTCL students in musical theatre, singing and drama
Coaching and accompanying students undertaking degree studies in voice
Coaching and accompanying students undertaking degree studies in voice
KEY SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
Skilled project and people manager
Ability to relate to people of all ages, from pre-school to the elderly
Advanced IT user and proficient in a wide range of applications
Professionally–trained expertise in document design, layout, spelling, industry-standard
grammar and punctuation
Experience in employment relations and working knowledge of HR practices
Ongoing interest in self-improvement through professional development
Confident seminar/workshop planner and presenter
Video and audio editing skills
Positive and fun-loving attitude towards colleagues
Genuine desire to build positive atmosphere both in and out of the office
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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Music (First Class Honours)(BMusHons) University of Waikato, March-November 2011 (extramural) Dissertation topic: Composite Curricula in Primary School Music: Developing a Blended
Resource for Classroom Delivery
Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDipEd) Massey University, March-November 2004 (extramural) Learners with Emotional and Behavioural Disorders, Gifted and Talented Education, Teaching
Non-English Speakers in a Regular Class, Educational Management
Diploma in Teaching (DipTchg) The University of Auckland, January-November 1998 Professional Practice papers for curriculum (7), Dissertation on reflective practice, Learning and
Development papers (2)
Bachelor of Music (BMus) The University of Auckland, March 1995-November 1997 Miscellaneous Composition & Orchestration, Music History, Analysis, Harmony &
Counterpoint papers, English Literature papers (3), Theatre Studies
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
Design Assessment for Adult Learners Workplace Assessment for Adult Learners Open Polytechnic, June 2003 (extramural)
The Sale of Liquor Act 1989 Host Responsibility Hospitality Management Consultants Limited, August 2002 (workplace)
Registered Primary School Teacher (Subject to confirmation) #229092 Grade 8, Speech and Drama, Trinity Guildhall
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REFERENCES
Judi Honeyfield Staff Development Adviser Bay of Plenty Polytechnic (07) 571 0190 (x 7081)
Judi is a teacher trainer at the Polytechnic and can comment on my classroom teaching and management style
Jeremy Whimster Conductor Tauranga Civic Choir (07) 578 6056
I have worked with Jeremy as an accompanist. He can comment on my abilities as a musician, my professionalism and my abilities to relate to people.
David Squire Conductor New Zealand National Youth Choir (0274) 426 4533
David and I worked closely at the Bay of Plenty Music School. He can comment on my abilities as a musician, my professionalism and my abilities to relate to people.
Chalium Poppy Artistic and Musical Director Scholars Pro Musica (021) 396 440
Chalium and I have worked professionally as musical directors together. He can comment on my organisation and administrative abilities with regard to managing groups of performers.