I am a passionate Music Teacher with over 15 years of experience dedicated to fostering excellence in vocal training, instrumental music performance, and music theory for K–12 students. I have a proven track record of leading award-winning school choirs across the UAE, designing engaging curricula, and preparing students for ABRSM and Trinity College London music examinations. I thrive in hybrid learning environments and excel at integrating technology and nurturing diverse musical expression. My commitment to inclusive education is reflected in my leadership roles, including founding the Dubai Gospel Choir and serving as a music arranger for the Dubai Ensemble in collaboration with the UAE Philharmonic Orchestra. I have a strong dedication to cross-cultural collaboration and mentor fellow music educators to enhance their skills and effectiveness. I bring enthusiasm, professionalism, and creativity to every musical and educational challenge I undertake.

Michael Onyemaechi Mordi

I am a passionate Music Teacher with over 15 years of experience dedicated to fostering excellence in vocal training, instrumental music performance, and music theory for K–12 students. I have a proven track record of leading award-winning school choirs across the UAE, designing engaging curricula, and preparing students for ABRSM and Trinity College London music examinations. I thrive in hybrid learning environments and excel at integrating technology and nurturing diverse musical expression. My commitment to inclusive education is reflected in my leadership roles, including founding the Dubai Gospel Choir and serving as a music arranger for the Dubai Ensemble in collaboration with the UAE Philharmonic Orchestra. I have a strong dedication to cross-cultural collaboration and mentor fellow music educators to enhance their skills and effectiveness. I bring enthusiasm, professionalism, and creativity to every musical and educational challenge I undertake.

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I am a passionate Music Teacher with over 15 years of experience dedicated to fostering excellence in vocal training, instrumental music performance, and music theory for K–12 students. I have a proven track record of leading award-winning school choirs across the UAE, designing engaging curricula, and preparing students for ABRSM and Trinity College London music examinations. I thrive in hybrid learning environments and excel at integrating technology and nurturing diverse musical expression.

My commitment to inclusive education is reflected in my leadership roles, including founding the Dubai Gospel Choir and serving as a music arranger for the Dubai Ensemble in collaboration with the UAE Philharmonic Orchestra. I have a strong dedication to cross-cultural collaboration and mentor fellow music educators to enhance their skills and effectiveness. I bring enthusiasm, professionalism, and creativity to every musical and educational challenge I undertake.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Music Teacher at OOB (GEMS Education)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Composed, arranged, and accompanied over 20 concert and competition-winning songs. Directed and conducted the school choir, leading to victories in inter-school music competitions. Designed and implemented curriculum integrating light and virtual musical instruments for primary students. Formed and directed a school rock band and brass band, contributing to performances in competitions, sports days, and school events. Participated in composition competition for the GEMS Anthem. Successfully trained and prepared the student choir for various ceremonies and competitions.
Music Teacher at Buds Public School
January 1, 2020 - July 24, 2025
Composed and performed the Expo 2020 Song featured during KHDA inspection. Created playful and engaging learning environments enhancing cognitive and motor skills, especially in kindergarten. Facilitated small group and one-on-one activities, increasing student participation by 35%. Prepared and led student choir for annual and graduation day events, competitions, carnivals, sports day, and investiture ceremonies.
Music Instructor at Solid Rock Music and Dance Zone
January 1, 2017 - July 24, 2025
Prepared over 300 students for Trinity College London and ABRSM exams, with over 50% achieving Distinctions. Designed music curriculum supporting international examination excellence and stage performances. Achieved over 95% student enrollment following demos through engaging teaching methods. Coordinated professional development workshops to improve fellow teachers' confidence and exam preparation effectiveness.
Music Teacher at Skyset Academy
January 1, 2011 - July 24, 2025
Collaborated with educators to integrate music into daily learning fostering joyful and dynamic classrooms. Led and organized school choir, mini band, mini orchestra, and school concerts.
Assistant Music Teacher and Choir Director at St. Felix Seminary
January 1, 2003 - July 24, 2025
Composed the School Anthem adopted as the School Song. Organized and directed musical concerts, feast days, cultural days, festival of nine lessons and carols, and mentored over 30 instrumentalists.
Music Teacher at OOB (GEMS Education)
January 1, 2020 - Present
Composed, arranged, and accompanied over 20 concert and competition-winning songs. Directed and conducted the school choir, leading to victories in inter-school music competitions. Designed and implemented a curriculum integrating both light and virtual musical instruments for primary school students. Formed and directed a school rock band and a brass band, with regular performances at competitions and school events. Participated in composition competition for the GEMS Anthem. Trained the student choir for various school ceremonies and events.
Music Teacher at Buds Public School
January 1, 2020 - August 13, 2025
Composed and performed the Expo 2020 Song featured during the KHDA inspection. Created engaging learning environments through music and movement activities, especially for kindergarten students. Facilitated group activities, increasing student participation by 35%. Prepared and led student choirs for Annual Day, Graduation, Choir Competitions, Carnivals, Sports Day, and Investiture Ceremonies.
Music Instructor at Solid Rock Music and Dance Zone
January 1, 2017 - August 13, 2025
Prepared over 300 students for Trinity College London and ABRSM examinations with a high success rate. Designed a comprehensive music curriculum for all ages supporting international examinations and stage performances. Achieved over 95% student enrollment post demo classes. Coordinated professional development workshops for fellow music teachers enhancing their preparation skills.
Music Teacher at Skyset Academy
January 1, 2011 - August 13, 2025
Collaborated with educators to integrate music into daily learning fostering a dynamic classroom atmosphere. Led and organized the school choir, mini band, mini orchestra and school concerts.
Assistant Music Teacher and Choir Director at St. Felix Seminary
January 1, 2003 - August 13, 2025
Composed the school anthem adopted by the school rector. Organized and directed musical concerts, feast days, cultural events and mentored over 30 instrumentalists.
Music Teacher at OOB (GEMS Education), Sharjah, UAE
January 1, 2020 - Present
Composed, arranged, and accompanied over 20 concert and competition-winning songs. Directed and conducted the school choir leading to victories in inter-school music competitions. Designed and implemented a curriculum integrating light and virtual musical instruments for primary school students. Formed and directed a school rock band and led the brass band, participating in various school events. Prepared student choirs for award ceremonies, concerts, and competitions.
Music Teacher at Buds Public School, Dubai, UAE
January 1, 2020 - August 13, 2025
Composed and performed the Expo 2020 Song featured during KHDA inspection in 2019. Created engaging music and movement activities to enhance cognitive and motor skills in kindergarten. Facilitated small groups and one-on-one interactions, increasing participation by 35%. Prepared and led student choirs for major school events and competitions.
Music Instructor at Solid Rock Music and Dance Zone, Dubai, UAE
January 1, 2017 - August 13, 2025
Prepared over 300 students for Trinity College London and ABRSM exams with high distinction rates. Designed comprehensive music curricula supporting international exams and stage performance excellence. Achieved 95% student enrollment post-demo classes. Coordinated professional development workshops enhancing teachers' abilities for international music exam preparation.
Music Teacher at Skyset Academy, Nigeria
January 1, 2011 - August 13, 2025
Collaborated with educators to integrate music into daily learning, fostering a joyful classroom. Led and organized school choirs, mini band, mini orchestra, and concerts.
Assistant Music Teacher and Choir Director at St. Felix Seminary, Nigeria
January 1, 2003 - August 13, 2025
Composed and had the school anthem adopted by the rector. Organized and directed musical concerts, feast days, cultural festivals, and mentored over 30 instrumentalists.
Music Teacher at OOB (GEMS Education), Sharjah, UAE
January 1, 2020 - Present
Composed, arranged, and accompanied over 20 concert and competition-winning songs. Directed and conducted the school choir leading to victories in inter-school music competitions. Designed and implemented a curriculum integrating both light and virtual musical instruments for primary students. Formed and led a school rock band that performed regularly at school events. Established the school's brass band featured in sports and athletic events. Participated in the GEMS Anthem composition competition and prepared student choirs for various ceremonies, concerts, and competitions.
Music Teacher at Buds Public School, Dubai, UAE
January 1, 2020 - August 13, 2025
Composed and performed the Expo 2020 Song, showcased during the KHDA inspection in 2019. Created an engaging learning environment through music and movement activities for kindergarten, enhancing cognitive and motor skills. Facilitated small group and one-on-one sessions that increased student participation by 35%. Prepared and led choirs for Annual Day, Graduation, competitions, carnivals, and other school events.
Music Instructor at Solid Rock Music and Dance Zone, Dubai, UAE
January 1, 2017 - August 13, 2025
Prepared over 300 students for Trinity College London and ABRSM music exams achieving high distinctions and merits. Designed comprehensive curriculum supporting excellence in international exams and performances. Achieved over 95% student enrollment following demo classes through engaging teaching. Coordinated professional development workshops to enhance colleagues’ confidence and effectiveness in international music exam preparation.
Music Teacher at Skyset Academy, Nigeria
January 1, 2011 - August 13, 2025
Collaborated with educators to integrate music into daily learning, promoting a joyful classroom atmosphere. Led the school choir, mini band, mini orchestra, and organized school concerts.
Assistant Music Teacher and Choir Director at St. Felix Seminary, Nigeria
January 1, 2003 - August 13, 2025
Composed the school anthem adopted by the rector. Organized and directed musical concerts, feast days, cultural festivals, and mentored over 30 instrumentalists.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at University of Nigeria, Nsukka
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2008
National Certificate in Education at College of Education, Agbor, Nigeria
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2000
Advanced Certificate at Trinity College London, UK
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Bachelor of Arts, Music at University of Nigeria, Nsukka
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
National Certificate in Education, Music at College of Education, Agbor, Nigeria
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
Advanced Certificate - Music Performance in Piano at Trinity College London, UK
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Advanced Certificate - Theory of Music at Trinity College London, UK
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Foundation Certificates - Music Performance in Saxophone, Singing and Recorder at Trinity College London, UK
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Educational Leadership at Swiss Montreux Business School
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership at OTHM - UK
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Educational Leadership at Swiss Montreux Business School
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership at OTHM - UK
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Advanced Certificate - Music Performance in Piano at Trinity College London, UK
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Advanced Certificate - Theory of Music at Trinity College London, UK
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Foundation Certificates - Music Performance in Saxophone, Singing and Recorder at Trinity College London, UK
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Bachelor of Arts, Music at University of Nigeria, Nsukka
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
National Certificate in Education, Music at College of Education, Agbor, Nigeria
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
Bachelor of Arts, Music at University of Nigeria, Nsukka
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
National Certificate in Education, Music at College of Education, Agbor, Nigeria
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2000
Advanced Certificate - Music Performance in Piano at Trinity College London, UK
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Advanced Certificate - Theory of Music at Trinity College London, UK
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Foundation Certificates - Music Performance in Saxophone, Singing and Recorder at Trinity College London, UK
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Educational Leadership at Swiss Montreux Business School
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership at OTHM - UK
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Advanced Certificate - Music Performance in Piano
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Advanced Certificate - Theory of Music
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Foundation Certificates - Music Performance in Saxophone, Singing and Recorder
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2017
Excellent Academic Performance Award from King’s Business School
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Honorary Award from St. Mary’s Filipino Community Choir
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
State Recognition Awards as the Best Keyboardist
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2011
Best Regional Composer of the Year Awards
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009
Best Choir Conductor Awards
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2006
Most Disciplined Chorister of the Year Award
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000
GEMS - Health, Safety and Environmental Awareness
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
GEMS - Safeguarding and Child Protection Briefing
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
GEMS - Anti-Bribery and Corruption Training
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
GEMS - Fire Safety and Emergency Procedures
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
GEMS – Fraud Awareness and Prevention Training
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
GEMS – Effective Communication
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
GEMS – Lockdown Policy
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
UNCC – Sustainable Development
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
SPEA/SAE - Growing Teacher Professionals for the Nation
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
DIKSHA - Competency Based Education
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
DIKSHA - Experiential Learning Course
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
University of Stirling – Cyber Security for Teachers
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Microsoft - Innovative Educator Trainer
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
SPEA/SAE - Effective Planning for Hybrid Learning
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
SPEA/SAE - Teaching Art during Hybrid Learning
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
SPEA/SAE - 21st Century Learning Skills and Hybrid Learning
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
SPEA/SAE - Using Nearpod and Seesaw for Hybrid Learning
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University - Be an Online Tutor in 24 Hours
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University - Remote working and Productivity
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
SPEA/SAE - Progressing from Acceptable to Good
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
SPEA/SAE - Practical Science during Hybrid Learning
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
SPEA/SAE - Introduction to Hybrid Learning
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
SPEA/SAE - Developing a Professional Learning Community
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
I-Connect Global Education - Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
British Council Dubai - The IELTS – Academic (6.5)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
GEMS - Health, Safety and Environmental Awareness
January 1, 2024 - August 13, 2025
GEMS - Safeguarding and Child Protection Briefing
January 1, 2024 - August 13, 2025
GEMS - Anti-Bribery and Corruption Training
January 1, 2024 - August 13, 2025
GEMS - Fire Safety and Emergency Procedures
January 1, 2024 - August 13, 2025
GEMS - Fraud Awareness and Prevention Training
January 1, 2024 - August 13, 2025
GEMS – Effective Communication
January 1, 2024 - August 13, 2025
GEMS – Lockdown Policy
January 1, 2024 - August 13, 2025
UNCC – Sustainable Development
January 1, 2023 - August 13, 2025
SPEA/SAE - Growing Teacher Professionals for the Nation
January 1, 2022 - August 13, 2025
DIKSHA - Competency Based Education
January 1, 2021 - August 13, 2025
DIKSHA - Experiential Learning Course
January 1, 2021 - August 13, 2025
University of Stirling – Cyber Security for Teachers
January 1, 2021 - August 13, 2025
Microsoft - Innovative Educator Trainer
January 1, 2020 - August 13, 2025
SPEA/SAE - Effective Planning for Hybrid Learning
January 1, 2020 - August 13, 2025
SPEA/SAE - Teaching Art during Hybrid Learning
January 1, 2020 - August 13, 2025
SPEA/SAE - 21st Century Learning Skills and Hybrid Learning
January 1, 2020 - August 13, 2025
SPEA/SAE - Using Nearpod and Seesaw for Hybrid Learning
January 1, 2020 - August 13, 2025
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University - Be an Online Tutor in 24 Hours
January 1, 2020 - August 13, 2025
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University - Remote working and Productivity
January 1, 2020 - August 13, 2025
SPEA/SAE - Progressing from Acceptable to Good
January 1, 2020 - August 13, 2025
SPEA/SAE - Practical Science during Hybrid Learning
January 1, 2020 - August 13, 2025
SPEA/SAE - Introduction to Hybrid Learning
January 1, 2020 - August 13, 2025
SPEA/SAE - Developing a Professional Learning Community
January 1, 2020 - August 13, 2025
I-Connect Global Education - Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND)
January 1, 2020 - August 13, 2025
British Council Dubai - The IELTS – Academic (6.5)
January 1, 2019 - August 13, 2025
GEMS - Health, Safety and Environmental Awareness
January 1, 2024 - August 13, 2025
GEMS - Safeguarding and Child Protection Briefing
January 1, 2024 - August 13, 2025
GEMS - Anti-Bribery and Corruption Training
January 1, 2024 - August 13, 2025
GEMS - Fire Safety and Emergency Procedures
January 1, 2024 - August 13, 2025
GEMS – Fraud Awareness and Prevention Training
January 1, 2024 - August 13, 2025
GEMS – Effective Communication
January 1, 2024 - August 13, 2025
GEMS – Lockdown Policy
January 1, 2024 - August 13, 2025
UNCC – Sustainable Development
January 1, 2023 - August 13, 2025
SPEA/SAE - Growing Teacher Professionals for the Nation
January 1, 2022 - August 13, 2025
DIKSHA - Competency Based Education
January 1, 2021 - August 13, 2025
DIKSHA - Experiential Learning Course
January 1, 2021 - August 13, 2025
University of Stirling – Cyber Security for Teachers
January 1, 2021 - August 13, 2025
Microsoft - Innovative Educator Trainer
January 1, 2020 - August 13, 2025
SPEA/SAE - Effective Planning for Hybrid Learning
January 1, 2020 - August 13, 2025
SPEA/SAE - Teaching Art during Hybrid Learning
January 1, 2020 - August 13, 2025
SPEA/SAE - 21st Century Learning Skills and Hybrid Learning
January 1, 2020 - August 13, 2025
SPEA/SAE - Using Nearpod and Seesaw for Hybrid Learning
January 1, 2020 - August 13, 2025
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University - Be an Online Tutor in 24 Hours
January 1, 2020 - August 13, 2025
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University - Remote working and Productivity
January 1, 2020 - August 13, 2025
SPEA/SAE - Progressing from Acceptable to Good
January 1, 2020 - August 13, 2025
SPEA/SAE - Practical Science during Hybrid Learning
January 1, 2020 - August 13, 2025
SPEA/SAE - Introduction to Hybrid Learning
January 1, 2020 - August 13, 2025
SPEA/SAE - Developing a Professional Learning Community
January 1, 2020 - August 13, 2025
I-Connect Global Education - Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND)
January 1, 2020 - August 13, 2025
British Council Dubai - The IELTS – Academic (6.5)
January 1, 2019 - August 13, 2025
Excellent Academic Performance Award from King’s Business School
January 1, 2025 - August 13, 2025
Honorary Award from St. Mary’s Filipino Community Choir
January 1, 2018 - August 13, 2025
State Recognition Awards as Best Keyboardist
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2011
Best Regional Composer of the Year Awards
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009
Best Choir Conductor Awards
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2006
Most Disciplined Chorister of the Year Award
January 1, 2000 - August 13, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization