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A composer and award-winning songwriter and music educator
Skills
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Freelance Songwriter, Composer, Producer and Recording Artist at Test Card Girl
October 1, 2025 - PresentFull-time freelance songwriter, producer and composer in all styles under the recording artist name of 'Test Card Girl' - critically acclaimed (BBC 6Music, Radio X, Absolute Radio)
Founder/CEO at Nimble Arts Ltd
July 1, 2025 - September 15, 2025Founded and led Nimble Arts Ltd, a creative holiday and after-school club business for 4–11-year-olds with SEND provision across multiple sites; grew to 70 staff and secured partnerships and funding before closing to pursue freelance work.
World Voice Senior Programme Manager at British Council
February 1, 2020 - September 15, 2025Led a worldwide programme training teachers to use singing as a learning tool; consulted with Ministries of Education to design country-wide music programmes.
Supply Teaching and Peripatetic Piano Teaching at Various
July 1, 2015 - September 15, 2025Provided supply teaching and peripatetic piano instruction across multiple schools.
Learning Manager at BBC Proms and Symphony Orchestra
August 1, 2011 - September 15, 2025Managed learning initiatives for BBC Proms and Symphony Orchestra; led education programmes and supported teacher training.
Head of Music at Sydenham School
May 1, 2010 - September 15, 2025Led the music department; curriculum development, staff management, and delivery of the music program.
Executive Assistant to Deputy Director at Borders Agency (Civil Service)
May 1, 2006 - September 15, 2025Provided high-level administrative support to the Deputy Director at the UK Borders Agency, Civil Service, coordinating schedules and communications.
Education
MA (Hons) Music 2.1 at The University of Oxford
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005Qualified to Teach Status (Music Specialist) at The Open University
January 1, 2008 - September 15, 2025Specialist Music and PPA Cover Teacher at Canterbury Christ Church University
September 1, 2011 - July 1, 2014PG Cert Development Management (Distinction) at The Open University
January 1, 2008 - September 15, 2025Qualifications
Qualified to Teach Status (Music Specialist)
January 1, 2008 - September 15, 2025MA (Hons) Music
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2005PG Cert Development Management (Distinction)
January 1, 2008 - September 15, 2025Qualified to Teach Status (Music Specialist)
January 1, 2008 - September 15, 2025Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Government, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other
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