Ruth O. OGBELADE
Qatar
Summary
Dedicated and child-centered educator with over 3+ years experience teaching children, beginner-level and adults virtually and in classroom.
Skilled in delivering engaging music and saxophone practical lessons, literacy and numeracy instruction, implementing structured lesson plans and supporting children academic and musical experience.
Majored in Saxophone, with Bachelor of Arts in Music. Committed to child engagement and development, cultivating a passion for music through interactive learning experiences to enhance lesson delivery and track student progress.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Virtual Music, English & Mathematics Tutor
Self- Employed
Qatar, Qatar
01.2023 - Current
- Teach Sight reading and Saxophone lessons to children and adults through online platforms.
- Create engaging and child-friendly learning experiences.
- Maintain effective communication and lesson structure during virtual classes.
- Implemented technology in teaching, such as interactive whiteboards and educational software, to make Maths and English lessons more interactive and enjoyable.
- Provided one-to-one tutoring for students requiring additional support, resulting in significant improvements in their understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
Volunteer Children Music and Saxophone Instructor
Celestial Church of Christ
Lagos , Nigeria
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Teach children music fundamentals.
- Participate in church music activities and rehearsals.
- Planned and prepared students for concerts and other music events, practising and demonstrating learned skills to gauge performance.
- Taught lessons on music theory and interpretation.
- Coordinated with parents and guardians regarding their child's progress and potential areas for development in music.
- Monitored and assessed student performance, providing constructive feedback to support continuous improvement.
- Promoted passion for music within students and build individual confidence to improve performance.
- Adjusted teaching methods to meet individual student needs.
- Tutored students in one-to-one and small group sessions to progress learning.
Saxophone Instructor
Saxophone Hub
Lagos , Nigeria
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Taught saxophone lessons to beginner-level students, children from age 5 and adults.
- Assisted students with music reading, practical exercises, and performance preparation.
- Encouraged confidence and musical expression through interactive learning methods.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Taught fundamental Music theory and sight reading skills.
- Picked up additional tasks to aid team success.
Education
B.A - Music
University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria 01-2025
Music Training Program - Contemporary Saxophone music
Saxophone Hub
Lagos, Nigeria 01-2019
Music Training Program - Saxophone practical lessons and Sight reading classes
Saxophone Music Academy (SAMAC)
Lagos, Nigeria01-2019
Skills
- Saxophone Performance
- Music Theory
- Sight Reading
- Instrumental Instruction
- Child Education & Engagement
- Virtual Teaching (Google Meet)
- Classroom management
- Time management
- Progress tracking
- Familiarity with curriculum standards
- Lesson Planning
Certification
- Grade 7 MUSON Practical Graded Examination
- Grade 6 MUSON Practical Graded Examination
- Trinity Grade 5 ABRSM Certificate
- TEFL
- Diploma in childhood Education and Development
References
Available upon request
Languages
English
First language
Timeline
Volunteer Children Music and Saxophone Instructor
Celestial Church of Christ
07.2024 - 12.2024
Virtual Music, English & Mathematics Tutor
Self- Employed
01.2023 - Current
Saxophone Instructor
Saxophone Hub
01.2018 - 01.2022
B.A - Music
University of Lagos
Music Training Program - Contemporary Saxophone music
Saxophone Hub
Music Training Program - Saxophone practical lessons and Sight reading classes
Saxophone Music Academy (SAMAC)