Max Gibson Resume
EDUCATION
Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, USA
M.A. Experimental and World Music
09/2018-05/2020
The University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
M.A. by Research – Musical Composition
09/2016-07/2018
Birmingham City University – Birmingham, UK
Pg.Cert – Musical Composition
09/2015-06/2016
The University of Birmingham – Birmingham UK
B.Mus – Music with Year Abroad
09/2011-07/2015
EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant
Wesleyan University
09/2018-05/2020
109 Introduction to Experimental Music (Professor Paula Matthusen)
• Organized rehearsals for performances of experimental musics.
• Administered and proctored exams and quizzes.
• Graded homework, exams, and quizzes.
• Set up numerous audio, instrumental, and electronic environments for demonstration and
performance.
103 Materials and Design – Introduction to Music theory (Professor Paula Matthusen)
• Advised and co-created a novel approach and course to teaching music theory in conjunction with
music production and creation.
• Organized and led music theory and practical skills labs.
• Administered and proctored exams and quizzes.
• Graded homework, exams, and quizzes
451 & 452 Javanese Gamelan – Beginners & Advanced (Professors I.M. Harjito & Aloysius Suwardi)
• Assisted in classes and rehearsals across the semester, that concluded in several successful
performances.
• Utilized live-streams and social media to promote the performances.
• Co-created, deployed and maintained an online version of this course through the Moodle VLE, and
Zoom conferencing software as a remedy to the suspension of in-person classes as a result of
COVID-19.
Center for the Arts Gamelan Instructor
• Created and led several workshops for 4th grade school students in the Middletown area.
• Taught Laurie Anderson Gamelan
Learning Technologist
The University of Birmingham – CAL Digital Education, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK
01/2018-06/2018
• Created, designed, and employed MOOCs on numerous digital learning platforms.
• Tested and deployed new software and hardware for University-wide use.
• Created guides and manuals for the purpose of teaching the use of software and hardware.
• Provided general technological assistance to both students and staff of the university on multiple
platforms.
• Worked successfully as part of a team in the deployment of Panopto, and PebblePad.
Teaching Associate
The University of Birmingham – Birmingham, West Midlands, UK
09/2017-06/2018
B10 – Paper Composition
• Created, conducted, and led workshops for the realization of student compositions.
• Composition lessons 1:1.
• Graded and assessed student work.
Private Music Teacher
09/2011-09/2018
• Developed techniques and strategies for implementing the successful teaching of music theory,
piano, and composition, to students of all ages.
• Successfully guided students through the ABRSM examination process for musicians.
SKILLS
- Communication - Leadership - Teamwork
- Research - Content Design - Website Content
- Audio & Sound
Design and Recording
- Groups & Events
Management
- Creative & Critical
Thinking
- Education - Film Editing - Photography
SOFTWARE
- macOS - Windows 10 - Android
- iOS - Adobe Premier Pro - Adobe Photoshop
- Reaper - Supercollider - Office 365
- CMS: WordPress - Social Media - VLE (Canvas, Moodle)
LANGUAGES
- English – Fluent - German – Basic
INTERESTS
- Music - Sound - Javanese Gamelan
- Travel - Photography - Creative Writing
- Visual Art - Education - Technology
EDUCATION
Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT, USA
M.A. Experimental and World Music
09/2018-05/2020
The University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
M.A. by Research – Musical Composition
09/2016-07/2018
Birmingham City University – Birmingham, UK
Pg.Cert – Musical Composition
09/2015-06/2016
The University of Birmingham – Birmingham UK
B.Mus – Music with Year Abroad
09/2011-07/2015
EXPERIENCE
Teaching Assistant
Wesleyan University
09/2018-05/2020
109 Introduction to Experimental Music (Professor Paula Matthusen)
• Organized rehearsals for performances of experimental musics.
• Administered and proctored exams and quizzes.
• Graded homework, exams, and quizzes.
• Set up numerous audio, instrumental, and electronic environments for demonstration and
performance.
103 Materials and Design – Introduction to Music theory (Professor Paula Matthusen)
• Advised and co-created a novel approach and course to teaching music theory in conjunction with
music production and creation.
• Organized and led music theory and practical skills labs.
• Administered and proctored exams and quizzes.
• Graded homework, exams, and quizzes
451 & 452 Javanese Gamelan – Beginners & Advanced (Professors I.M. Harjito & Aloysius Suwardi)
• Assisted in classes and rehearsals across the semester, that concluded in several successful
performances.
• Utilized live-streams and social media to promote the performances.
• Co-created, deployed and maintained an online version of this course through the Moodle VLE, and
Zoom conferencing software as a remedy to the suspension of in-person classes as a result of
COVID-19.
Center for the Arts Gamelan Instructor
• Created and led several workshops for 4th grade school students in the Middletown area.
• Taught Laurie Anderson Gamelan
Learning Technologist
The University of Birmingham – CAL Digital Education, Birmingham, West Midlands, UK
01/2018-06/2018
• Created, designed, and employed MOOCs on numerous digital learning platforms.
• Tested and deployed new software and hardware for University-wide use.
• Created guides and manuals for the purpose of teaching the use of software and hardware.
• Provided general technological assistance to both students and staff of the university on multiple
platforms.
• Worked successfully as part of a team in the deployment of Panopto, and PebblePad.
Teaching Associate
The University of Birmingham – Birmingham, West Midlands, UK
09/2017-06/2018
B10 – Paper Composition
• Created, conducted, and led workshops for the realization of student compositions.
• Composition lessons 1:1.
• Graded and assessed student work.
Private Music Teacher
09/2011-09/2018
• Developed techniques and strategies for implementing the successful teaching of music theory,
piano, and composition, to students of all ages.
• Successfully guided students through the ABRSM examination process for musicians.
SKILLS
- Communication - Leadership - Teamwork
- Research - Content Design - Website Content
- Audio & Sound
Design and Recording
- Groups & Events
Management
- Creative & Critical
Thinking
- Education - Film Editing - Photography
SOFTWARE
- macOS - Windows 10 - Android
- iOS - Adobe Premier Pro - Adobe Photoshop
- Reaper - Supercollider - Office 365
- CMS: WordPress - Social Media - VLE (Canvas, Moodle)
LANGUAGES
- English – Fluent - German – Basic
INTERESTS
- Music - Sound - Javanese Gamelan
- Travel - Photography - Creative Writing
- Visual Art - Education - Technology