Detailed Information

Making music is the activity about which I have been most passionate throughout my life, and since January 2000 I have discovered a similar enthusiasm for teaching.  Although I have taught music on a one–to–one basis at various times in my life, it has been from 2000 that I have had the most interest and commitment, and this is reflected in the training I have undertaken for the profession in recent years.  Additionally, I value highly the opportunity to contribute as a teacher to my local and neighbouring communities.

To view a Personal Statement in support of any music teaching post application, click there or here (.pdf).

Teaching Qualifications

Informal (i.e. my Primary Jazz Mentor / Teacher)

• Warne Marsh (1927–1987) (was his student 1972–87) — legendary tenor saxophonist and occasional performing colleague of Lennie Tristano, Lee Konitz and Charlie Parker

Formal

• BA (Hons) in Music Education (QTS – qualified teacher status) (London Metropolitan University, Jul 2006)

• Enhanced [CRB] Disclosure #001233948315, (Criminal Records Bureau, Apr 2009) [required for classroom teaching]

• Certificate in Teaching in Lifelong Learning (Birkbeck College, University of London, Nov 2003)

• Recognized Teacher Status (RTS) (University of Glamorgan, granted Aug 2003)

• Certificate in Teaching Adult Basic Skills [numeracy and literacy] (Westminster–Kingsway College, London, Jul 2003)

I hope this has been helpful and encouraging.  If you have any questions or wish to enquire about lessons, I would welcome your call (020 8558–6829).

Yours faithfully,

Claude Alexander

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