Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Timeline
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Bertha Silot

Bertha Silot

Dubai

Summary

Creative and dedicated Head of Performing Arts with 18 years of experience teaching music from Early Years to university level. Skilled in leading ensembles, directing performances, and tailoring instruction to diverse learners, while supervising teachers, guiding students through academic portfolios, and leading international performance trips. A performing arts professional with a strong background in leadership and program development, with a proven track record of driving artistic excellence and innovative programming. Adept at fostering collaboration, strategic planning, budget management, and community engagement, known for inspiring teams and nurturing student creativity to achieve high standards.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Performing Arts

Dwight School Dubai
Dubai
01.2020 - Current
  • - Lead Performing Arts department (PYP, MYP, DP programmes)
  • - Organise concerts, musicals, and student showcases
  • - Teach theory, composition, and performance
  • - Mentor staff and students
  • - Supervise and support Upper School teachers with e-portfolios & DP submissions
  • - Founded and lead Lower & Upper School Bands and Lower School Choir
  • - Organised international trips for student performances in US, London, and Asia

Music Teacher

Clarion School Dubai
Dubai
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • - Delivered progressive curriculum
  • - Organised and lead ensembles, choirs, and concerts
  • - Created an inclusive classroom environment

Music Teacher

North American International School
Dubai
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • - Taught KG1–Grade 4 music
  • - Organised assemblies, choirs, and presentations

Music/Guitar Teacher

Melodies Music School, Serbia
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • - Conducted guitar lessons and organised recitals

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Education

NPQLT – National Professional Qualification for Leading Teaching -

Best Practice Network
UK
01.2025

PGCEi – Postgraduate Certificate in Education International -

University of Nottingham
UK
01.2021

B.A. - Music Education

Superior Institute of Arts
Havana, Cuba
01.2007

High School Diploma - Guitar Teaching

National School of Music
Havana, Cuba
01.2003

Skills

  • Lesson Planning
  • Developing student-led musical initiatives
  • Ensemble Direction
  • Experienced in IB and American music curricula
  • Event Organisation
  • Classroom Management
  • Pupil Engagement
  • Organising Concerts and Big Events
  • Individual and Group music Lessons
  • Designing workshops, masterclasses, and extracurricular activities
  • Encouraging creativity through composition, improvisation, and performance

LANGUAGES

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Serbian
Advanced (C1)
Italian
Beginner (A1)

Timeline

Head of Performing Arts

Dwight School Dubai
01.2020 - Current

Music Teacher

Clarion School Dubai
01.2016 - 01.2020

Music Teacher

North American International School
01.2015 - 01.2016

Music/Guitar Teacher

Melodies Music School, Serbia
01.2013 - 01.2015

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NPQLT – National Professional Qualification for Leading Teaching -

Best Practice Network

PGCEi – Postgraduate Certificate in Education International -

University of Nottingham

B.A. - Music Education

Superior Institute of Arts

High School Diploma - Guitar Teaching

National School of Music

IB Training

IB Workshop – Making the PYP Happen
Bertha Silot