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Amy Rush

Reading,Derbyshire

Summary

Compassionate Drama Instructor with extensive experience in LAMDA, delivering engaging group sessions and one-on-one classes. Enhanced communication skills and public speaking through energetic drama workshops, fostering individuality and equality while building strong connections with students.

Overview

2
2
years of post-secondary education
20
20
years of professional experience

Work history

LAMDA Teacher

St Edwards Prep & Nursery
Reading, Berkshire
2007.01 - Current

Conducted peripatetic LAMDA sessions for years 1 - 6, incorporating vocal warm-ups, communication games, and relaxation exercises to enhance students' communication skills. Dedicated time to work with individuals on performance pieces, including introductory poems and acting, ensuring a fun and engaging environment.

Led stay and play group at St Edwards, teaching music, movement, and drama to pre-prep students while facilitating enrichment confidence classes for individuals with lower self-esteem. Tailored lesson plans to meet diverse needs and facilitated after-school clubs in dance, drama, and imagination, with a primary focus on LAMDA.

Utilised in-depth knowledge of the LAMDA syllabus to support student learning across all levels.

Devised workshops and managed all parent communications to ensure alignment with curriculum goals and student needs.

Engaged consistently with students in classroom settings, fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Freelance Drama and LAMDA Coach

Berzerk Productions
Reading, Berkshire
2007.01 - 2020.01

Coached students in various schools across Berkshire, delivering weekly drama and LAMDA workshops tailored for primary and secondary schools, including a school for children needing extra learning support or behavioural assistance.

Coordinated logistics and resources for LAMDA exam preparation sessions, ensuring students were effectively prepared for their assessments.

Ran engaging weekly evening drama classes for juniors and seniors, focusing on mime, improvisation, staging techniques, script work, and more.

CO-Directing an annual performance, usually a large scale Disney Jr musical theatre production.

Education

Higher National Diploma - Performing Arts

Bracknell and Wokingham College
Bracknell
2005.09 - 2007.07

LAMDA Gold Medal

LAMDA

Skills

LAMDA

Exam preparation

Directing

Performance coaching

Individual tutoring

Energetic drama workshops

School event organisation

Creative arts integration

Event facilitation

Public Speaking

Communication skills

Affiliations

  • Open Water Swimming
  • Camping
  • Cooking

Timeline

LAMDA Teacher

St Edwards Prep & Nursery
2007.01 - Current

Freelance Drama and LAMDA Coach

Berzerk Productions
2007.01 - 2020.01

Higher National Diploma - Performing Arts

Bracknell and Wokingham College
2005.09 - 2007.07

LAMDA Gold Medal

LAMDA
Amy Rush