Director of Education
Virtuoso Strings Charitable Trust
, Porirua
2013 - Current
- Founding director of an award-winning charity providing free musical, social, and educational opportunities to socio-economically disadvantaged rangatahi.
Elizabeth Sneyd
Tawa,New Zealand
Summary
My passion is to reduce inequity in educational opportunities across Aotearoa, so all tangata can look to the future with optimism, and ultimately lead rich and fulfilling lives.
Work History
Co-Director
Music Learning Centre Ltd
, Wellington
2006 - Current
- Private music academy offering individually tailored tuition in violin, viola, cello and piano.
Director
The Violin Shop Ltd
, Wellington
2008 - 2018
- Boutique stringed instrument selling business.
Senior Programmer
Department of Corrections
, Wellington
2005 - 2006
- Report writing, database management.
Senior Advisor, Immunisation Group
Ministry of Health
, Wellington
2002 - 2004
- Report writing, disease modelling.
Senior Analyst & Team Leader
Environmental Science Research
, Kenepuru
2000 - 2002
- Public health surveillance
Senior Analyst, Debt & Crime
Work and Income, NZ
, Wellington
1999 - 2000
- SAS programmer
Senior Forecaster
Accident Compensation Corporation
, Wellington
1998 - 1999
- SAS programmer and forecaster
Business Analyst
Telecom Corporate Office
, Wellington
1997 - 1998
- Procurement analyst
Education
Graduate Diploma of Teaching -
Te Herenga Waka
Victoria University Of Wellington02-2023
Ph.D. - Mathematics
University of Wisconsin-Madison
USA1997
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ1989
Skills
- Real, hands-on, down-to-earth experience working in diverse communities
- Particular strength in motivating vulnerable youth and gifted learners
- Award-winning music teacher
- Extensive project and event management experience
- Business acumen and analytical expertise
- Highly creative and strategic thinker
- Broad knowledge across multiple disciplines
- Empathetic, resilient, and hardworking
Timeline
Director of Education
Virtuoso Strings Charitable Trust
2013 - Current
Co-Director
Music Learning Centre Ltd
2006 - Current
Director
The Violin Shop Ltd
2008 - 2018
Senior Programmer
Department of Corrections
2005 - 2006
Senior Advisor, Immunisation Group
Ministry of Health
2002 - 2004
Senior Analyst & Team Leader
Environmental Science Research
2000 - 2002
Senior Analyst, Debt & Crime
Work and Income, NZ
1999 - 2000
Senior Forecaster
Accident Compensation Corporation
1998 - 1999
Business Analyst
Telecom Corporate Office
1997 - 1998
Graduate Diploma of Teaching -
Te Herenga Waka
Ph.D. - Mathematics
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of Canterbury
Awards
- 2020 Deane Endowment Trust Community Award
- 2019 Local Hero Award
- 2018 Tui Award - New Zealand Music Teacher of the Year - Inaugural Winner
- 2017 City of Porirua Civic Award
- 2015 Wellingtonian of the Year, Community Services category winner
- 2013 Queens Service Medal for contribution to Music Education
- 1990 Fulbright USA Travel Scholarship
- 1990 Senior University Scholarship
- 1987 Helen MacMillan Brown Bursary
- 1986 Junior University Scholarship
- 1986 Dux of Queens High School Dunedin
Awards
- 2020 Deane Endowment Trust Community Award
- 2019 Local Hero Award
- 2018 Tui Award - New Zealand Music Teacher of the Year - Inaugural Winner
- 2017 City of Porirua Civic Award
- 2015 Wellingtonian of the Year, Community Services category winner
- 2013 Queens Service Medal for contribution to Music Education
- 1990 Fulbright USA Travel Scholarship
- 1990 Senior University Scholarship
- 1987 Helen MacMillan Brown Bursary
- 1986 Junior University Scholarship
- 1986 Dux of Queens High School Dunedin
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