Andrea Stanberg
RAZAC D'EYMET
Summary
Award-winning university educator, SEL specialist, and music education leader with extensive experience in student wellbeing, resilience-building, and pastoral care across international schools and universities. Skilled in supporting diverse and international students, embedding inclusion and positive psychology in learning communities, and mentoring student leaders. Combines a strong music education background with a proven record of developing wellbeing programmes, character education initiatives, and orientation support for students across all age levels.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
SEL Teacher
Svitlo School
01.2024 - Current
- Provide SEL and wellbeing support to Ukrainian high school students affected by war and displacement. Designed and taught resilience-focused SEL curriculum for ages 14–21. Supported students in academic adjustment, emotional wellbeing, and peer relationships through group and individual guidance.
Consultant & Facilitator
Gems of Character / The Virtues Project International
01.2014 - Current
- Facilitate wellness, resilience, and inclusion workshops for students, teachers, and school leaders. Former Chair, Mentoring Committee & current Co-Chair, School Designation Committee – supporting global rollout of a school accreditation programme for character and wellbeing. Managing Editor, Virtues Facilitator Bulletin – global readership promoting wellbeing and inclusion practices.
Director
Le Beuil Creativity Centre
01.2014 - Current
- Created community-based music and wellbeing programmes for children and adults (piano, drum circles). Designed programmes integrating mindfulness, music, and SEL.
Early Childhood & Primary Music Teacher
United World College of South East Asia
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Embedded wellbeing, mindfulness, and character education strategies into all classes. Mentored younger staff, practicum students, and international students adjusting to Singapore life. Co-led service-learning initiatives and wellbeing workshops for colleagues and community partners.
Head of Music
St Joseph’s Institution International
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Provided pastoral care and mentoring for students in an international, multicultural environment. Organised inclusive community-building events through music and wellbeing programmes.
Lecturer in Music Education & Director of Teaching & Learning
University of Western Australia
01.2002 - 01.2009
- Directed student induction, orientation, and peer mentoring programmes for undergraduate music students. Supervised over 360 practicum placements, providing student mentoring and academic/wellbeing support. Guided the Music Students’ Society, helping students develop leadership, resilience, and community engagement.
Education
Positive Psychology
University of Pennsylvania
Online - AuditPhD studies - children, music, and identity
University of Western Australia
Master of Music - Music Education
University of Toronto
01-1998
Bachelor of Music Education -
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
01-1988
Dalcroze Eurhythmics Certificate -
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
01-1988
Facilitator Training - undefined
The Virtues Project
01.2012
Skills
- Student Wellness & Mental Health Support
- Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives
- Counselling & Pastoral Care (international student focus)
- Student Leadership & Mentoring
- Orientation & Transition Programmes
- Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Workshop & Event Design
- Music Education & Creativity
- Cross-cultural Communication
Accomplishments
- Excellence in Teaching Award, University of Western Australia (2006)
- Finalist, Carrick Awards for University Teaching (2007)
- Developed SEL and wellbeing curricula in schools across Europe and Asia
- Presented internationally on character education, wellbeing, and positive learning environments
Professional Service
- Chair, Mentoring Committee – The Virtues Project International
- Co-Chair, School Designation Committee – The Virtues Project
- Trainer & Workshop Leader (Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, India): positive learning, resilience, student wellbeing
- Advisor to international schools on embedding SEL, resilience, and wellbeing into curricula
Timeline
SEL Teacher
Svitlo School
01.2024 - Current
Early Childhood & Primary Music Teacher
United World College of South East Asia
01.2016 - 01.2019
Consultant & Facilitator
Gems of Character / The Virtues Project International
01.2014 - Current
Director
Le Beuil Creativity Centre
01.2014 - Current
Head of Music
St Joseph’s Institution International
01.2012 - 01.2013
Lecturer in Music Education & Director of Teaching & Learning
University of Western Australia
01.2002 - 01.2009
PhD studies - children, music, and identity
University of Western Australia
Facilitator Training - undefined
The Virtues Project
Positive Psychology
University of Pennsylvania
Master of Music - Music Education
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Music Education -
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Dalcroze Eurhythmics Certificate -
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
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