Rachel Jonas-King
@racheljonasking
Experienced educator and performing arts professional with 15 years in teaching.
What I'm looking for
With over 15 years of experience in education and the performing arts, I currently serve as the Teacher Development Coordinator and Homeroom Teacher at Chiway Repton School in Xiamen. My role involves planning professional development programs for teachers, curriculum planning, and teaching within the EYFS and IB PYP frameworks. I also teach beginner German to K2 and K3 students, fostering a rich learning environment for young learners.
Throughout my career, I have developed curricula, trained teachers, and led school productions. My experience includes directing operas at Huaqiao University and coaching diction in multiple languages. I have performed as a soprano across various countries, including China, Malaysia, Singapore, and the UK. My qualifications include an LTCL in vocal performance and a TEFL certification, underscoring my commitment to excellence in education and the arts.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Opera Director & Diction Coach
Huaqiao University College of Music and Dance
Directed three adapted operas and provided diction coaching in German, French, and English. Led stagecraft training and coordinated set, costume, and props.
Teacher Development Coordinator
Chiway Repton School Xiamen
Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Planned and implemented a professional development program for kindergarten teachers. Mentored teachers in language acquisition, phonics, and creative curriculum planning.
Homeroom Teacher
Chiway Repton School Xiamen
Aug 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)
Created an English-speaking environment and prepared the classroom for various themes. Planned STEM, phonics, and Seed to Table lessons, and developed curriculum for beginner German for K2 and K3 students.
Soprano Soloist
Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC)
Jan 2009 - Dec 2009 (11 months)
Performed as a soprano soloist in Handel’s Messiah.
Soloist
Midland Opera
Jan 2013 - Dec 2013 (11 months)
Performed the role of Gianetta in a full-scale production of Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore. Developed character interpretation and stage presence through rehearsals and collaboration with cast and orchestra.
Soprano
Opera Mirage
Sep 2013 - May 2016 (2 years 8 months)
Organized rehearsals, arranged performance programs, and led marketing initiatives. Hired performers, designed advertisement material, and served as MC at performances.
Soprano
Singapore Lyric Opera (SLO)
Jan 2009 - Dec 2009 (11 months)
Performed as a soprano in Offenbach’s The Tales of Hoffmann.
Soprano
Flanders Opera Studio
Jan 2009 - Dec 2009 (11 months)
Qualified for the masterclass and public recital outreach project in Malaysia.
English Language & Literature Teacher
Language Teaching Centre
Sep 2009 - Sep 2012 (3 years)
Taught Malaysian Chinese primary and secondary school students in both classroom and one-to-one settings.
Soprano
Advocati
Jan 2014 - Dec 2014 (11 months)
Performed as a soprano with Advocati for their performance of Mozart's Requiem Mass in D Minor at the Victoria Law Courts, Birmingham, England.
Music Teacher
Self Employed
Sep 2009 - May 2016 (6 years 8 months)
Taught classical voice and conducted choirs of children and adults. Led vocal training workshops incorporating breath control, projection, and diction.
Soprano
Opera Emporio
Sep 2014 - May 2016 (1 year 8 months)
Performed as a soprano in English, Italian, German, Czech, Russian, and French in various venues across the UK.
Stage Manager
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Jan 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 11 months)
Scheduled rehearsals and managed performance logistics for Opera Scenes 2015. Conducted risk assessments and managed set design, ensuring project safety.
English Teacher
English First Xiamen Centre
May 2016 - May 2017 (11 months)
Responsible for running intensive holiday courses focused on Phonics and Drama for students aged 3-18.
Soprano
BAR4 A Capella
Jan 2014 - Dec 2014 (11 months)
Performed a cappella choral works from composers like Tallis, Monteverdi, and Brahms at the Church of St. Peter & St. Paul, Wolverhampton.
English Teacher
Funful Group of Schools
Sep 2017 - Jul 2018 (10 months)
Created course maps for various age groups and intensive holiday courses. Planned and ran special marketing events, such as a Halloween party.
English Teacher & Curriculum Developer
Jimei Sky Avenues Kindergarten
Sep 2018 - Jul 2021 (2 years 10 months)
Developed an English curriculum used across franchise schools and prepared students for semiannual music and drama productions. Trained Chinese-speaking teachers in English instruction and performance skills, and interviewed prospective English teachers.
Soprano
Opera Bergen
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (11 months)
Performed as a soprano in a fully staged summer production of Carmen, sung in French.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Trinity College London
Diploma in Vocal Recital, Vocal Performance
Currently pursuing a diploma in vocal recital, demonstrating ongoing commitment to advanced musical performance and theoretical understanding.
IB Professional Development
Professional Development, Education
Completed professional development in Evidencing Learning (Category 2) under the IB framework, enhancing skills in assessing and documenting student progress.
EYFS CPD
CPD, Early Years Foundation Stage
Undertook Continuing Professional Development in EYFS, focusing on early years education principles and practices.
IB Professional Development
Professional Development, Education
Participated in 'Making the PYP Happen in the Early Years: Implementing Agency,' a professional development program focused on the IB Primary Years Programme.
Music in My Bones Rhythm in My Feet
Certificate, Music Education
Completed an 8-hour course on 'Music in My Bones Rhythm in My Feet,' focusing on musicality and rhythm.
Understanding Why Children & Teens Bully
Certificate, Child Psychology
Completed an 8-hour course on 'Understanding Why Children & Teens Bully,' focusing on child psychology and behavior.
Effectiveness Training Institute of Australia Ltd
Training, Parenting Education
Completed Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.) through the Effectiveness Training Institute of Australia Ltd.
Cambridge Assessment English
TKT Module 1, English Language Teaching
Achieved TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test) Module 1 certification, demonstrating foundational knowledge of teaching English.
Cambridge Assessment English
TKT Young Learners, English Language Teaching
Achieved TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test) Young Learners certification, specializing in teaching English to young learners.
TEFL
TEFL, English Language Teaching
Obtained a 120-hour TEFL certification, providing comprehensive training in teaching English as a foreign language.
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Postgraduate Personal Study Programme, Music
Engaged in a postgraduate personal study programme, focusing on advanced musical studies and performance.
Trinity College London
LTCL, Vocal Performance
Achieved LTCL (Licentiate of Trinity College London) at Level 6 NQF, demonstrating advanced vocal performance skills.
Trinity College London
ATCL, Vocal Performance
Achieved ATCL (Associate of Trinity College London) at Level 4 NQF, demonstrating strong foundational vocal performance skills.
Open University
Diploma in Law, Law
Completed a Diploma in Law, gaining foundational knowledge in legal principles and practices.
Open University
Certificate in German, German Language
Obtained a Certificate in German, developing proficiency in the German language.
A-Levels
A-Levels, English Law
Completed A-Levels in English Law, demonstrating advanced understanding of legal concepts.
A-Levels
A-Levels, European History
Completed A-Levels in European History, gaining comprehensive knowledge of historical events and contexts.
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