Noor W. Altaji

P O Box 13768, University Of Jordan 11942, Amman Ø Jordan Ø + 96278 711 3630

Overview

A Self-motivated, falutist and music teacher. Passionate and activist in music therapy and literature(with autism and learning disabilities). Participated in numerous concerts and musical workshops. Performed at European and Middle Eastern forums. Full time lecturer in the Music Department Faculty of Art and Design at the University Of Jordan. In depth knowledge and experience as an Occupational therapist.

Core Competencies

Ø  General Knowledge and practical experience in Microsoft Operating System, and Microsoft Office

Ø  Excellent teaching skills

Ø  Well-organized

Ø  Well-developed interpersonal skills

Ø  Well-developed presentation skills

Ø  Teaching and Administrations skills

Ø  Exposed to multinational cultures

Ø  Experience in Music software and programs

Ø  Ability to deal with people with disabilities

Career Summary

Ø  April 2013-present

Occupational therapist & Music therapist at Dr. Jack Sarkis Garabedian center for Autism & Learning Disabilities.

Ø  September 2012 – Present

Full time lecturer at The Music Department, Faculty of Art and Design at The University Of Jordan, Amman-Jordan.

Ø  January 2012- June 2012

Volunteer at Yorda Adventures club for children with disabilities.

Ø  2009 – 2010

Teaching Assistant at the University of Jordan, Music Department, Faculty of Arts and Design.

Teaching the following courses:

Flute – Major or Minor Instruments

School Instruments – Recorder

Solfage Levels 1 and 2

Theory of Music Level 1

Contemporary Music Pedagogy

Music and Psychology

Ø  2009 – 2010

Flute teacher

Al Hayat School, Amman – Jordan.

Ø  2006 – Present

Private Flute lessons and performing in different musical events around the world.

Education

Ø  Masters of Music Performance, Kingston University, London, United Kingdom, 2012.

Ø  Bachelor in Arts Specialized in Music (Performance); University of Jordan, Amman, 2009.

Accreditation

Ø  Grade 8 flute with Distinction degree, Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music (ABSM), 2009.

Ø  Grade 7 flute with Distinction degree, Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music (ABSM), 2008.

Ø  Grade 6 flute with Merit degree, Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music (ABSM), 2007.

Ø  Grade 5 theory of Music with pass degree, Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music (ABSM), 2007.

Ø  Grade 5 flute with Merit degree, Associated Board of Royal Schools of Music (ABSM), 2006.

Additional Information

Workshops and Accomplishments:

Ø  Graduation Concert:

-6 flute pieces with Piano accompaniment of 45 minutes duration, University of Jordan, 2009

- Fifty people were present, among them the Vice President of Jordan University, the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and design, and the Head of The Music Department

Ø  Talaqi Group (Member):

- Participated in four concerts in Amman

- Participated in two concerts at Festival International Den Musuque Universitaire/ Belfort/France 2008

-The group achieved very good reputation from the start due to the new style that the group presented

Ø  Shoo Hal Ayyam

-Participated in Jordan Festival 2009 and 2010

-Audience exceeded two thousand presences

Ø  Chicago Trio:

-Participated in workshops in Amman/Jordan 2007/2008

Ø  Trinity College of Music:

-Involved in workshops with students/Teachers from Trinity College and University of Jordan in Amman 2007

-Practiced different pieces for 3 days and performed them in a concert afterwards

-Attended improvisation sessions

Ø  Women Alliance of Music:

-Took part as trainer in the training of "Health through Music"/2006

-Participated in many concerts under the charity work of UNISCO

Ø  Adventures of Prince Ahmed:

-Participated in the re-enactment of the musical theme for the 1st German animated silent film. Event performed in two concerts in Amman – Jordan in 2006 and sponsored by Goethe.

Ø  Volunteer at Yorda Adventures Club for Disabled Children – London, United Kingdom 2012

References

Ø  Dr. Jack Sarkis Garabedian

Consultant for autism and learning disabilities

+962795651133

Ø  Mathew Brailsford

Flute Teacher

+44 077 98872667

Ø  Suren Amirkhanian

Flute Teacher

Ø  Dr. Rami Haddad

Vice Dean of Faculty of Art and Design-University of Jordan

+962 79 5100883

Ø  Charlotte Amison

Project Manager – Yorda Adventures Club
+44 075 45974734

Noor W. Altaji