Amy Hollinrake

Work History

East Midlands Academy Trust

Matlock, Derbyshire

09.2016 - Current

Pastoral care for 210 students in the year group. Supporting the needs of young adults with school and home life.
Communicating with multi agency eg, social care, family support workers and local police with safe guarding the young people at School.
Worked closely across departments to implement latest findings from data and analytics.
Advised, criticised and encouraged students to develop abilities.
Implemented proven methods to overcome common barriers to learning.
Taught students important points to prepare for examinations and assessments.
Promoted perseverance and determination as key components of student success.
Tracked student attendance and performance, intervening early in concerning issues.

East Midlands Academy Trust

Matlock, Derbyshire

09.2006 - Current

Upheld all teachers standards and motivated hard to engaged students through fun, creative physical activities.
Instructed groups of up to 40 participants, creating interactive and productive learning environment. Worked collaboration with other professionals to create whole school shows, competitions and primary workshop days.
Cultivated strong sense of teamwork, respect and support to encourage student commitment and participation levels.
Prioritised strategies to develop responsible, independent learners.
Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom learning and outdoor recreational teambuilding activities.
Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
Developed programme to work with students and increase interest in higher learning.
Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.

Amy's School of Dance

Bradwell, Derbyshire

09.2004 - 03.2020

Choreographed a large number of dances, tailoring routines to meet different styles and levels of ability. For weekly classes and shows.
Produced and director a number of shows at the local arts theatre, with 250 pupils aging between 4 and 65 years old.
Planned sessions based on set curriculum, student goals and individual preferences for relevant and interesting classes.
Prepared and delivered carefully crafted lessons to introduce students to dance technique and positions.
Community workshops for women's groups to promote healthy lifestyle and boost self esteem.
Coached individual students in street, contemporary and modern dance, personalising teaching and support to best meet bespoke needs.
Explained and demonstrated complex dance moves and techniques, breaking up long sequences to aid memorisation.
Helped to increase participant confidence by leading guided demonstrations and facilitating controlled and free practice.
Managed inventory and maintenance of costumes and accessories.
Cultivated strong sense of teamwork, respect and support to encourage student commitment and participation levels.
Developed, planned and delivered fun, safe and educational dance curriculum to students aged 4-65.
Instructed groups of up to 50 participants, creating interactive and productive learning environment.

High Peak Borough Council

Buxton, Derbyshire

03.2003 - 08.2006

Responded to customer concerns with speed and knowledge, delivering professional, personalised service.
Led team of 50 to deliver top-quality service and achieve company targets.
Stored cash floats and delivered secure banking procedures.
Liaised with auditors and prepared facilities to support successful audits.
Used up-selling techniques to promote wedding and event services and facilities, resulting in higher profit margins.
Adhered to company policies and brand standards to support outstanding guest experiences.

Hope Valley College

Hope, Derbyshire

11.2005 - 03.2006

Led creative workshops to ten local primary schools, engaged pupils of both key stage 1 and 2 with excellent planned sessions leading to a dance piece created by the students using visual images as a stimulus.
Co-ordinated a Primary festival day at a Secondary school to showcase the students work.
Assisted with planning and preparing lessons, evaluating and adjusting teachings to suit student age and capability.
Managed pupil behaviour to cultivate focused and productive classes.
Developed and maintained positive, impactful relationships with students, facilitating improved learning outcomes.
Created positive, engaging learning environments to improve student experiences.
Used curriculum with life-based approach.
Prepared visual aids, equipment and soundtracks for lessons.