Gave personalised feedback to help individuals improve performance and identify areas for further practice.
Helped to increase participant confidence by leading guided demonstrations and facilitating controlled and free practice.
Prepped students for formal auditions and exams, helping students to achieve success.
Utilised different styles of teaching to accommodate students of differing abilities.
Implemented class rules, promoted mutual respect and used gentle discipline for productive and punctual classes.
Choreographed dances, tailoring routines to meet different styles and levels of ability for performance in North East venues.
Maintained necessary documentation to record class activities, student progress and payments.
Teaching Assistant
Prudhoe Eastwood Middle School
01.2005 - 07.2005
Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts from core subjects.
Supported teachers in managing challenging student behaviour, conducting progress meetings to provide feedback and recommend appropriate action.
Provided safe, stimulating classroom environments to maximise student engagement and attainment.
Resident Dancer
British Holidays
07.2004 - 09.2004
Coordinated with choreographers to refine movements and properly enact intended performance.
Sang and danced in creative ensembles and troupes during dramatic and comedic performances.
Interacted with guests in and out of shows to answer questions and promote dancing.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate of Education -
Royal Academy of Dance
2006
BA Hons Dance Award - undefined
University of Northumbria
2004
Higher National Diploma - Performing Arts
Newcastle College
2003
Skills
A highly skilled dance artist with experience in numerous genres
The ability to capture the attention and inspire young people in the Arts
Creative and technical abilities as a teacher, choreographer and dancer
Ability to successfully deliver and organise performing arts qualifications
Mentoring
Selected Achievements
Leading Level 2 Performing Arts Dance since 2010. Teaching Dance in Key Stage Three curriculum and extra curricular clubs in various dance styles. Delivering Drama at Key Stage Three as well as Physical Education across secondary education. Organising theatre trips to enhance curriculum.
Volunteering
Ryton Federation - School Govender - September 2022 to present
Newcastle Dance Centre - Young persons chaperone for performances