CURRICULUM VITAE

OF

Victoria Cotta
EMAIL ADRESS: victoria.cotta@gmail.com
PHONE NUMBER: +393332221984
DATE OF BIRTH: 24/11/1989
NATIONALITY: Australian

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Early Childhood Music Specialist, (Ukubebe, Sydney)

• English Tutor (Milan, Italy)
• Yamaha Music School training, (Qatar and Dubai)
- Youngest teacher chosen for training in the Middle East
• Primary School Teacher (Al Khor International School, Indian Stream, Qatar)
• Piano Teacher and Flute Teacher (Bel Canto Music Academy, Rockhampton)
• International Relations - Communications Coordinator (25thAnnual Universal Postal Congress,
Qatar)
• Karate Instructor (Qatar & Italy)

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

• 2014 – Completed course in Italy achieving B2 Level of Italian Language

• 2009 – 2011 – Completed Bachelor of Music
Graduated top of class with distinction.
• 2006 – English Literature and 4 other AS Levels at Doha College – British Curriculum (Qatar)
• 2005 – Completed 8 GCSE’s at Doha College – British Curriculum (Qatar)

PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

• Professional Musician, performance and composition

• Associated Board of the Royal School of Music (ABRSM) Grade 5 Music Theory
• ABRSM Grade 6 Piano
• ABRSM Grade 4 Flute
• 3rd Dan Black Belt in Shotokan Karate
• Silver and Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award. Involved a Community Service (volunteering in a
children’s center) Physical Endurance (Hiking and camping in the desert - 45km, white water
rafting and camping in the Himalayas – 95km) and skill (recorded piano improvements and log –
6 months)

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CHARACTER ATTRIBUTES COMPETENCIES

• Reliable and professional • Managing multiple deadlines

• Confident • Exceptional computer skills
• Creative and able to take initiative • Wide and varied vocabulary
• Excellent communicator • Fluency in Italian language
• Enthusiastic • Extensive knowledge of grammar rules
• Perceptive

ENGLISH TUTOR – MILAN, ITALY [2012 – 2016]

Responsibilities include:
• Intensively preparing an Italian child (Age 10) to sit several entrance exams in top schools in
England (of which he gained acceptance into 3)
• Marking and giving feedback on work
• Time management so as to keep motivation and interest
• Using music to communicate when there was no common language
• Communicating with the parents and school and providing progress reports

AL KHOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (INDIAN STREAM) –TEACHER [2012 –2012]

Responsibilities included:
• Leading a classroom of international students many of whom spoke little to no English with
clarity and confidence
• Creating a fun environment which enabled young children to come out of their shell
• Classes from Kindergarten to Year Four with 25 plus students
• Creating flexible lesson plans appropriate to each age level
• Leading a 40 student choir

PIANO AND FLUTE TEACHER – BEL CANTO MUSIC ACADEMY [2010 –2011]

• Students ranged in age from 4 years up to 55 years with musical experience ranging from
beginners through to fellow music teachers.
• Initiating a creative instruction program, tailored to the individual student and delivered in an
age appropriate style.
• Keeping clear and precise administrative records, lesson plans, and students’ achievements to
allow other teachers to easily understand

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CHARACTER REFERENCES:
Joanne Steel, Ukubebe, Sydney (current employer)
Email: josteel@ukubebe.com
Phone: +61499 040 125

Eleanor Miles, Head of Middle School Music in Al Khor International School

Email: eleanor.miles@akisbs.tv

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