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I am Tiara Fernando, a graduate of Queen’s University Belfast with a BA in Music and Sound Design. I am passionate about how music affects wellbeing and can build community, and I particularly enjoy creating music for screen. I thrive on adapting my work to different media contexts, from podcasts to documentary-style film, and I love shaping a sonic landscape that supports the narrative.
I am organized, reliable, and able to balance multiple tasks while maintaining clear communication. I have developed strong teaching, tutoring, and problem-solving skills through roles in primary education and in voluntary sound work with UpLift Performing Arts and Scream Play Podcast, and I look forward to further developing my craft in sound and media.
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Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience
Audio Producer at Scream Play Podcast
June 1, 2025 - October 15, 2025Editing different comps of audio from voice actors; sourcing sounds, music, foley; composing music and creating SFX; mixing and sound designing.
Microphone Assistant at UpLift Performing Arts
October 31, 2024 - October 15, 2025Turning microphones on and off; assisting with putting microphones on and off actors/actresses; high pressure environment.
Tech Team at Queen’s Radio
April 30, 2024 - October 15, 2025Live recording for documentaries; editing and mixing radio shows (Good News Scoop); good knowledge of Pro Tools; rigging equipment for live gigs (Underground).
Composer at Aethereal Material
December 31, 2023 - October 15, 2025Using recordings from Blackbox sessions with an adult learning-disabled group to create a speech to song illusion composition called ‘The Vernacular of Voices’; accompanying the recording session on bass guitar; included as part of the NI Science Festival 2024.
Production Assistant at Tinderbox
October 31, 2023 - October 15, 2025Creating sound design for social media; audio post-production for interview clips for social media; shadowing the show’s sound designer and sound operator on show days; assisting set production, light and sound operators, and creative producer.
Sound Team at Narthana 2023
June 30, 2023 - October 15, 2025Sound operator (controlling mics and music cues); mixing and balancing music tracks.
Maths and English Tutor at My Talented Tutor Langley
March 31, 2020 - October 15, 2025Year 3 Mathematics and English; Year 6 Mathematics SATs.
Volunteer Teaching Assistant at JAM - Junior Academy of Music
June 30, 2024 - October 15, 2025TA for music and movement classes with children aged 4-7; TA for music theory, aural and choir classes with children aged 5-8; TA for music theory and aural classes with children aged 8-18; Shadowing one-to-one piano teaching.
Teaching Assistant at JAM - Junior Academy of Music
September 1, 2024 - PresentTA for music and movement classes with children aged 4-7; TA for music theory, aural and choir classes with children aged 5-8; TA for music theory and aural classes with children aged 8-18; Covering one-to-one piano lessons.
Tutor at JAM - Junior Academy of Music
January 1, 2025 - PresentTeaching Grade 1 music theory; Classes range between 8-12 pupils; Teaching topics, creating extra resources and games; Marking and feedback for quizzes; Aural prep for theory or practical exams.
Classroom Assistant at St Mary’s Star of the Sea
September 1, 2024 - PresentClassroom assistant in a P4/5 class; Paired with a special needs child including: Continuous and persistent encouragement to complete tasks and activities; Sensory walks to help with concentration; Practicing methods to help with anxiety; Planning activities for the sensory room for autism and to help with focus.
Tech team at Queen’s Radio
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024Live recording for documentaries; Editing and mixing radio shows; Pro Tools knowledge; Rigging equipment for live gigs.
Sound operator at Narthana
June 30, 2023 - June 30, 2023Sound operator (controls mics and music cues); Mixing and balancing music tracks.
Production assistant at Tinderbox
October 31, 2023 - October 31, 2023Creating sound design for social media; Audio post-production for interview clips for social media; Shadowing the show’s sound designer and sound operator; Assisted set production, light and sound operators, and creative producer.
Composer at Aethereal Material
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023Using recordings from Blackbox sessions with an adult learning-disabled group to create a speech-to-song illusion composition called ‘The Vernacular of Voices’; Accompanying the recording session on bass guitar; Included as part of the NI Science Festival 2024.
Volunteer Teaching Assistant at JAM - Junior Academy of Music
June 30, 2024 - June 30, 2024TA for music and movement classes (ages 4-7); TA for music theory, aural and choir classes (ages 5-8); TA for music theory and aural classes (ages 8-18); Shadowing one-to-one piano teaching.
Classroom Assistant at St Mary’s Star of the Sea
September 1, 2024 - November 3, 2025Classroom assistant in a P4/5 class; Support for a child with special needs; used continuous encouragement, sensory walks, and routines to support focus and anxiety management; planning sensory room activities.
Microphone Assistant at UpLift Performing Arts
October 31, 2024 - October 31, 2024Turning microphones on/off; Assisting with putting microphones on and off actors; Operated in a high-pressure environment.
Teaching Assistant at JAM - Junior Academy of Music
September 1, 2024 - November 3, 2025Teaching Assistant from September 2024 to present; covering one-to-one piano lessons; assisting with music theory and aural classes; supporting across age groups.
Tutor at JAM - Junior Academy of Music
January 1, 2025 - November 3, 2025Teaching Grade 1 music theory; classes 8-12 pupils; creating resources and games; marking and feedback for quizzes; aural prep for exams.
Audio Producer at Scream Play Podcast
June 30, 2025 - June 30, 2025Editing different comps of audio from voice actors; Sourcing sounds, music, Foley; Composing music and creating SFX; Mixing and sound design.
Tech Team at Queen’s Radio
January 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024Live recording for documentaries; editing and mixing radio shows (Good News Scoop); good knowledge of Pro Tools; rigging equipment for live gigs (Underground).
Sound Operator at Narthana 2023
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023Narthana is a yearly Sri Lankan cultural dance show; sound operator (controlling mics and music cues); mixing and balancing music tracks.
Composer at Aetherial Material
November 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Using recordings from Blackbox sessions with an adult learning-disabled group to create a speech-to-song illusion composition called ‘The Vernacular of Voices’; accompanied the recording session on bass guitar; included as part of the NI Science Festival 2024.
Maths and English Tutor at My Talented Tutor Langley
December 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020Year 3 Mathematics and English; Year 6 Mathematics SATs.
Education
GCSEs at Upton Court Grammar School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019A-Levels at Upton Court Grammar School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021Bachelor of Arts at Queen’s University Belfast
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024GCSEs at Upton Court Grammar School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019A-Levels at Upton Court Grammar School
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021Bachelor of Arts in Music and Sound Design (2:1) at Queen’s University Belfast
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024GCSEs at Upton Court Grammar School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019A-Levels at Upton Court Grammar School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021Bachelor of Arts at Queen’s University Belfast
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024GCSEs at Upton Court Grammar School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019A-Levels at Upton Court Grammar School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021Bachelor of Arts at Queen’s University Belfast
September 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024GCSEs at Upton Court Grammar School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019A-Levels at Upton Court Grammar School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021Bachelor of Arts at Queen’s University Belfast
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024GCSEs at Upton Court Grammar School
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019A-Levels at Upton Court Grammar School
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Bachelor of Arts in Music and Sound Design (2:1) at Queen's University Belfast
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024GCSEs at Upton Court Grammar School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019A-Levels at Upton Court Grammar School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021Bachelor of Arts at Queen’s University Belfast
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024Qualifications
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018TES Child Protection in Education - Music
January 1, 2025 - October 15, 2025OpenLearn Courses: Recording Music and Sound
January 1, 2020 - October 15, 2025Grade 7 Piano (ABRSM)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Grade 5 Theory (ABRSM)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018OpenLearn Courses: Recording Music and Sound
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020TES: Child Protection in Education - Music
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award
January 1, 2018 - January 4, 2026OpenLearn Course: Recording music and Sound
January 1, 2020 - January 4, 2026Tes: Child Protection in Education- Music
January 1, 2025 - January 4, 2026Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018OpenLearn Courses: Recording music and Sound
January 1, 2020 - January 5, 2026TES: Child Protection in Education - Music
January 1, 2025 - January 5, 2026ABRSM Piano Grade 7 Practical
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021ABRSM Theory Grade 5
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018OpenLearn: Recording Music and Sound
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020Tes: Child Protection in Education - Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025ABRSM Piano Grade 7
January 11, 2030 - May 17, 2026ABRSM Theory Grade 5
January 11, 2030 - May 17, 2026Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
January 11, 2030 - May 17, 2026OpenLearn Course: Recording Music and Sound
January 1, 2020 - May 17, 2026TES: Child Protection in Education - Music
January 1, 2025 - May 17, 2026Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018OpenLearn: Recording music and Sound
January 1, 2020 - May 21, 2026TES: Child Protection in Education- Music
January 1, 2025 - May 21, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other, Software & Internet
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