Music/administration/ensemble direction/educationWhat type of job are you looking for? Teaching, directing, administration in music at secondary/tertiary level What nationality are you? German What languages do you speak (and at what level)? German & English fluent/bilingual What country or area are you looking to work in and why? Sri Lanka, costal area. We have lived in Sri Lanka and really enjoyed the culture, people and country. What countries have you worked in? other than Sri Lanka: Germany, Uganda, Venezuela, USA, Egypt, Curacao What countries do you have a visa to work in? Presently Curacao/Netherlands Antilles What field do you currently work in? Music Education in Middle/High School What fields have you worked in before? Other than teaching, administration, composition, performance What qualifications do you hold? Conservatory degree from Germnany, MA degree from accredited US university & teaching certificate Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? I would say a healthy mix is most widely applicable in the job market generally, but the answer really depends on the specific field in question. Describe the benefits of working with others Synergy, and the enjoyment of contributing to a common effort. Describe the benefits of working alone Depending on the task, uninterrupted working time & undivided focus can be valuable. What was your worst working experience? Teaching in a school with an unhealthy, profit-only oriented set up. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? Teaching is about empowering people.The own development as a person and professional can never stop. There is always something to learn from others, even when they work in a completely different field and situation. What unique skills do you have? I am very good with people, and I have very good qualifications. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? Teaching, directing musical ensembles, being part of developing a new program or educational/professional institution or integrating a program into an existing institution. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? The work with people, bringing people together, and, of course the musical/artistic aspect. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? I have not found any so far These are pretty comprehensive interview questions, but: what are your hobbies? Discovering new cultures, nature, scuba diving & sports and, you guessed it, music. How can potential employers contact you? Email: barbathoma@hotmail.com Phone: 00-5999-864-7899 | 
