Experienced education professional with over nine years in diverse educational settings, including military service and performing arts. Engages learners across Key Stages 1–4 through character education, mentoring, and wellbeing initiatives. Committed to developing resilience and communication skills in young people. Recent graduate from the Open University in English Literature and Creative Writing, aiming for a career in higher education.
Self-motivated Writer with experience in high-quality content creation and editing. Builds positive client relationships to establish goals and achieve them. Takes direction well to achieve tasks to agreed instructions.
Motivated individual seeks experience in writing position to develop content creation abilities. Plans and prioritises well to complete multiple tasks simultaneously and within deadlines. Learns quickly to develop skills required for success.
Work history
Enriched Learning Curriculum coordinator
8 Years 5 Months
Horndean Technology College | Horndean, Hampshire | 2018.04 - Current
Develop and deliver Xplore enriched learning for Year 10 and Year 11 pupils.
Provide bespoke behaviour support across whole school.
Manage service student pupil premium provision and oversee progress activities.
Run 4 years of Duke of Edinburgh Award as programme manager.
Cover lessons as cover supervisor across varied timetable demands.
Teach drama, English, German, DT, and PE as assigned subject teacher.
Deliver whole-college assemblies on remembrance, Holocaust, and litter issues.
Bruce Lawrence - Professional Actor
27 Years 8 Months
Julie Fox Associates | London | 1999.01 - Current
Support targeted applications by providing separate acting CVs upon request.
Founded and managed outdoor fitness company delivering bespoke training for schools, corporates, communities.
Established long-term partnerships with education and corporate clients for joint training initiatives.
Delivered alternative pe programmes and wellbeing sessions at Bedales and Churchers College.
Maintained 95% client retention through personalised support and active engagement.
Instructor
3 Years 10 Months
Commando Joes | London , Greater London | 2016.03 - 2020.01
Delivered character education and mentoring across all key stages in schools.
Supported pupils using group sessions and 1:1 mentoring to build resilience.
Delivered targeted support for behavioural and emotional challenges to aid development.
Senior Outdoor Instructor
6 Years
British Military Fitness | London , Greater London | 2008.01 - 2014.01
Led high-impact group fitness sessions and team-building for vulnerable youth groups.
Delivered fitness and resilience training to students at public schools.
Supported recovery programmes through fitness sessions for individuals overcoming addiction.
Rifleman, 45 Commando Royal Marines
4 Years
1993.01 - 1997.01
Conducted operational tours in Kuwait, enhancing tactical capabilities and military readiness through diverse training experiences. and Northern Ireland (1995)
Achieved qualifications across multiple warfare environments, demonstrating adaptability and proficiency in jungle, desert, urban, rural, mountain, and arctic settings.
Competed in Northern European Command and Infantry Competition (NECIC), showcasing skills and resilience against elite military standards.
Key Achievements:
Skills
Individual centred approach with focus on wellbeing and personal development
Skilled communicator with experience in public speaking
mentoring
and teaching
Strong leadership and team-building capabilities
Creative and flexible problem-solver with proactive mindset
Experienced in working across diverse environments
Communication proficiency
Effective public speaking
Initiative taking
Calm under pressure
Problem-solving
Communication skills
Public speaking
Team building
Leadership
Resourcefulness
Public Relations
Education
BA (Honours) - English Literature and Creative Writing
Open University | 2020.09 - 2026.05
GPA: 2.1
Honours Degree
Level 3 Award - Andragogic Education and Training
City in Guilds | 2016.10 - 2017.01
REPs Level 4 Advanced Instructor - Personal Training & Sports Massage
Active IQ | London | 2007.01 - 2007.10
Level 2 Qualification - Fitness in Adolescents
REPs | London | 2017.01
Postgraduate Diploma - Screen Acting
Redroofs Theatre School | Maidenhead, Windsor and Maidenhead | 2004.01
References
Available upon request.
Interests
Running, reading, writing, film, and spending time with family.
Affiliations
golf
reading
writing
Timeline
Open University
BA (Honours) from English Literature and Creative Writing
2020.09 - 2026.05Read More
Enriched Learning Curriculum coordinator
Horndean Technology College
2018.04 - CurrentRead More
REPs
Level 2 Qualification from Fitness in Adolescents
2017.01 Read More
City in Guilds
Level 3 Award from Andragogic Education and Training
2016.10 - 2017.01Read More
Instructor
Commando Joes
2016.03 - 2020.01Read More
Director & Master Trainer
Self employed
2013.05 - 2023.07Read More
Senior Outdoor Instructor
British Military Fitness
2008.01 - 2014.01Read More
Active IQ
REPs Level 4 Advanced Instructor from Personal Training & Sports Massage
EYFS Class Teacher and Early Reading Lead at St Erme with Trispen Community Primary SchoolEYFS Class Teacher and Early Reading Lead at St Erme with Trispen Community Primary School