Remote worker with 12+ years of experience - Last seen 1 year ago

Nozuko S. Teto
Contact: 074 998 8310 | Email: [email protected]
Location: Port Edward, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa


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Professional Summary

Dedicated and experienced educator, vocal coach, and arts specialist with a proven track record in music education, performance coaching, and choral conducting. Skilled in curriculum design, project management, and student mentorship, with international training in classical music. Passionate about fostering creativity and self-expression in students.


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Employment History

Educator

Limpopo Department of Education – Lekwa Secondary School, Mokopane Circuit
April – December 2024

Taught Creative Arts (GET) and Life Orientation (FET) to Grades 8–12.

Designed engaging, CAPS-aligned lesson plans to foster creativity and critical thinking.

Conducted school choir rehearsals, leading to participation in regional competitions.

Guided learners in self-expression through music and the arts.


Vocal Coach

St. Anne’s Diocesan College for Girls, Hilton, Pietermaritzburg
January 2023 – April 2024

Provided individual vocal coaching for classical, musical theatre, and popular music genres.

Prepared students for performances, competitions, and exams with a focus on technique and stage presence.

Delivered customized singing lessons, catering to diverse learner needs.


Academic Lecturer

Durban University of Technology (Drama and Production Studies)
September 2018 – April 2023

Taught voice acting and singing techniques to undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Designed curriculum modules focusing on vocal health, performance skills, and repertoire interpretation.

Mentored students in preparing for professional performances and auditions.



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Leadership and Achievements

Directed music performance projects under Adesso Enterprises, managing logistics and training for outreach programs (2011–present).

Delivered solo and collaborative performances at major venues, including Durban Playhouse and the Durban Jewish Centre.

Featured artist in South African Women in the Arts Festival, Hilton Festival, and other cultural events.

Organized and performed solo recitals, contributing to cultural enrichment programs.



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Education

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Senior Phase & FET – Creative Arts & Music)
STADIO | 2024 (In Progress)

Postgraduate Diploma in Music in Performance
University of Cape Town | 2009–2010

Bachelor of Music (Music Education)
University of KwaZulu-Natal | 2003–2006

Grade 12 Certificate
Bizana Village Senior Secondary School | 2002

Additional Qualifications:

Bel Canto Singing Technique Certificate – CUBEC, Mirella Freni Academy, Italy (2011–2014).

Higher Certificate in Local Government and Development Management – MANCOSA (2020–2021).

Monitoring and Evaluation in the Public Sector Certificate – Enterprise University of Pretoria (2022).

Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme – National School of Government (2022).



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Skills

Vocal Coaching and Performance Training

Curriculum Design and Implementation

Choral Conducting and Music Direction

Project Management and Event Coordination

Public Speaking and Leadership

Multilingual Communication (Fluent in English and other languages)



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References

Available upon request.

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Fluent in	englishzuluxhosasing and read italiangermanfrench
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Preferred annual pay (min)	$29,000/year
Last seen	1 year ago
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