Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Gigs
Experience
Languages
Timeline
Certification
Accomplishments
Work Preference
Work Availability
Interests
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Dio Santos

Dio Santos

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Summary

Dio Santos, born in 1964 has been playing drums and percussion for over 35 years and teaching for 30. Many of Dio's students are playing professionally and some have become great teachers and are active in education.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Instructor

Southdowns College
Centurion
01.2008 - 05.2024

Teaching Rockschool and Trinity curriculums. Had up to 16 students a week.

  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.

Instructor

Self-employeed
Gresswold
01.1995 - 2024
  • Teaching from home, designing exercises for each student's needs. Youngest student was 5 yo and oldest 60 yo.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Evaluated student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.

Instructor

WITS University
Johannesburg
01.2012 - 01.2024
  • Head of drum department. Apart from the syllabus he prepared students from 1st to 4th year for the required exams, performances and everything else.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
  • Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.

Instructor

St. John’s College
Johannesburg
01.2011 - 01.2024

Teaching the RockSchool curriculum. Had up to 14 students a week, all at different levels, most doing music as subject which required repertoire and prep for exams and live performances.

  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create more cohesive and integrated curriculum.
  • Increased student participation with introduction of group projects and collaborative learning sessions.
  • Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.

Instructor

T.U.T
Tshwane
01.2004 - 01.2014

Head of the drum department. Had up to 6 students, all at advanced level,

  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
  • Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
  • Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.

Instructor

Allenby/Damelin Campus
Johannesburg
01.1998 - 01.2011

Developer and teacher of the curriculum. Up to 10 students per week, various levels.

  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
  • Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.

Instructor

WITS University
Johannesburg
03.2006 - 10.2008

Head of drum department.

  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
  • Evaluated student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
  • Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Improved learning outcomes by tailoring teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create more cohesive and integrated curriculum.

Instructor

Beaulieu College
Kyalami
01.2004 - 01.2007

Head of drum department. Up to 6 students a week. Beginner level.

Instructor

Saheti
Bedfordview
02.2000 - 11.2005

Head of drum department. Up to 10 students a week. Beginner to intermediate levels.

  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
  • Reviewed class and student records to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.

Instructor

Academy of Future Stars
Boksburg
02.1995 - 11.1996

Head of drum department, beginner students. Beginner level.

  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.

Instructor

The Drum Studio
Randburg
02.1995 - 11.1996
  • Teaching students who were doing drums as a hobby.
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Music, Rhythm, Drums And Percussion

Musicians Institute
LA, USA
09-1994

01.1992

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Patience and empathy
  • Critical thinking
  • Student motivation strategies
  • Curriculum development
  • Creating individual practice routines and exercises

Gigs

Big Band Jazz, Every Monday night, Zoo Lake Bowling Club, Piano Jazz Trio, Every Tuesday evening & Sunday lunch, Cnr. Café, Craighall Park, Saxon Hotel, Every Friday and Saturday, Johannesburg, South Africa, U.S.A, U.K, Germany, Portugal, Australia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, North Sea Jazz Festival, Cape Town, 2002, Jazzworks, McCoy Mrubata, Paul Hanmer, DJ Reddy D

Experience

Greg Georgiades (The Passengers), Chris Tokalon, Izio Gross (Airto Moreira), Dan Selsik, Howard Belling, Johnny Fourie, Sean Fourie, Graeme Sacks, Charlie Sayers, Valencia Ferlito, Gito Baloi (Tananas), Robin Walsh, Wessel van Rensburg, Marc Dube, Wendy Oldfield, P.J. Powers, Trevor Donjeany, Kai Horstemke, Hugo de Waal, Pete Sclair, Lindiwe Maxolo, Kevin Davidson, John Davies, Absolute Zero, Jazzworks, Fat Sound, Denzil Weale, Johan Laas, Harry Sideropolous, Roland Moses, Sidney Mnisi, Emanuel Castis, Carlo Mombeli, Jonathan Crossley, Bruce Cassidy, RJ Benjamin, Mlungise Gegana, Jazz Company, Johan Liebenberg, and others, Sacred Landscapes, Kevin Davidson, Our Land Our Music, Kevin Davidson, Who I Am, RJ Benjamin, Various Radio, TV jingles and backing tracks for various shows and movies, Cliff Richard – The Musical, 3 months, 1994, Tribute To Janis Joplin, 3 months, 1994, California Dreaming, 4 months, 1995, Feeling Groovy, 7 months, 1995/6, Scribble, 4 months, 1998, Decades, 6 months, 1998, Sleeping Beauty (panto), 3 months, 1999, Tribute to Santana, 3 months, 1999, Boogie Nights, 4 months, 2000, La Vida, 2 months, 2000, Jack and the Beanstalk, 3 months, 2000, Beethoven Rocks Again, 8 months, 2001, Boogie Wonderland, 4 months, 2002, Harvest Moon, 3 months, 2003, Route 66, 4 months, 2005, Final Countdown, 3 months, 2012, Legends Alive, The Wizard of Oz, Alladin a Lamp, Legends, Glory Days, Hollywood Rocks, Viva Las Vegas, Rocking all over the World, The Sinatra Tribute, MS Symphony, 6 months, 1996/7, Lisa Melman, Danny Fisher, Garth Taylor, Natalie Lotkin, Terry Fortune, Shelly McLean, Roger Butler, Normando Rojas, and others

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Portuguese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Instructor

WITS University
01.2012 - 01.2024

Instructor

St. John’s College
01.2011 - 01.2024

Instructor

Southdowns College
01.2008 - 05.2024

Instructor

WITS University
03.2006 - 10.2008

Instructor

T.U.T
01.2004 - 01.2014

Instructor

Beaulieu College
01.2004 - 01.2007

Instructor

Saheti
02.2000 - 11.2005

Instructor

Allenby/Damelin Campus
01.1998 - 01.2011

Instructor

Academy of Future Stars
02.1995 - 11.1996

Instructor

The Drum Studio
02.1995 - 11.1996

Instructor

Self-employeed
01.1995 - 2024

Some College (No Degree) - Music, Rhythm, Drums And Percussion

Musicians Institute

Certification

MI graduate with honours.

Accomplishments

I was able to freelance as a drummer since 1995, by teaching and performing live, there was some studio work too for a while.

Work Preference

Work Type

Gig WorkFull TimePart Time

Work Location

RemoteOn-Site

Important To Me

Career advancementFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsWork from home option

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests

Love working with highly skilled musicians but I play with anyone and teach anyone who wants to learn

Affiliations

  • Taught at 2 universities in South Africa.
Dio Santos