Ava Gledhill
Kingston Upon Thames,Surrey
Summary
Dynamic, hard working student with proven commitment to the performing arts, public speaking and team leadership. Known for a positive attitude and the ability to inspire and motivate others. Collaborates well with a proactive, energetic focus for learning and developing skills to foster a collaborative work environment.
Overview
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1
Language
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Student
The Harrodian School
Barnes, London
2022.09 - Current
- Currently, a Year 11 student at Harrodian School studying for 9 GCSEs.
- Awarded the role of Prefect in Year 11,
- Achieved Distinction in Grade 5 Musical Theatre Singing and working toward Grade 6.
- Achieved High Merit in Grade 5 Ballet exams and working toward Grade 6 Ballet with Pointe.
- Keen horsewomen achieving Level 10 in horse riding and jumping.
- Completed Duke of Edinburgh Bronze award and Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award.
- Active participant in School Choir, the Auditioned Choir and secured key roles in school productions of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, Grease, Les Miserables and The Afterlife at school.
- Joined British Theatre Academy ("BTA") Drama School at age 12 which enhanced creativity and confidence, taking part in Frozen, Matilda and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Joined the Professional BTA at age 14 and performed Ragtime at Hampton Hill Theatre.
- Completed three plays in a week at The Rose Theatre in Kingston, Midsummer Nights Dream, The Railway Children and Sleepy Hollow.
- Achieved the finals of the public speaking competitions at school to enhance public speaking and persuasion skills.
- Won Battle of the Bands competition where I wrote, sang and performed my own song and was invited by John Giddings to perform at the Isle of White Festival in June 2026 on The River Stage.
- Volunteered at Food for All, a charity creating 1,200 meals per day for the homeless in Euston, demonstrated compassion and patience.
- Part of the Surrey Netball County Team demonstrating team leadership, grit and determination to succeed in the league.
- Cultivated multicultural awareness and an understanding for sustainable practises whilst travelling to Borneo, Malaysia with Camp International for one month in July 2026 taking part in two community projects and one conservation project with the orangatangs.
Dance teaching assistant
Danceforce - Kingston School of Dance
, Surrey
2025.01 - 2026.07
- Facilitated improvement in young dancers' skills with individual attention and feedback.
- Enhanced student understanding by demonstrating various dance techniques.
- Fostered positive, nurturing relationships with students through effective communication.
- Supervised classes during two ballet performances - Little Movers - assisting with props and costumes to ensure preparedness for performances.
Education
GCSEs -
The Harrodian School
Barnes 09/2022 -
Skills
- Performing Arts incl singing, dancing and acting
- Public speaking
- Team leadership
- Resilience and tenacity
- Interpersonal communication
- Positive attitude
Affiliations
- Acting, Singing, Dancing, Horseriding, Cricket, Skiing, Netball, Hockey and Travelling.
Accomplishments
Duke of Edinburgh Bronze and Silver
Grade 5 Musical Theatre Singing
Grade 5 Ballet
Level 10+ Horseriding
Languages
Spanish
Intermediate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dance teaching assistant
Danceforce - Kingston School of Dance
2025.01 - 2026.07
Student
The Harrodian School
2022.09 - Current
GCSEs -
The Harrodian School
09/2022 -