Christopher Rushmere-York
Prudhoe,Northumberland
Summary
Innovative Teacher of Dramatic Arts experienced in curriculum development and student engagement. Enhanced participation and fostered creativity through tailored lesson plans and constructive feedback, resulting in improved academic performance. Leveraged extensive subject knowledge and professional experience, including acting and directing, to inform teaching practices and engage students in both classroom and extra-curricular activities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of Dramatic Arts
Holmfirth High School
Holmfirth, West Yorkshire
01.2024 - 08.2026
- Oversaw auditions for school productions, ensuring equitable casting based on talent and dedication.
- Adapted teaching methods to meet changing needs of classes and individuals.
- Built student confidence through interactive teaching and conducting character-building exercises.
- Updated parents on student progress, identifying areas for improvement and setting achievable targets.
- Evaluated students' progress and possible barriers to learning.
- Developed lesson plans following government curriculums and exam syllabi.
- Marked students' homework and mock exams, providing clear feedback.
- Improved student grades through ongoing motivation and providing constructive feedback.
- Motivated students by assigning tailored targets and learning objectives.
- Adapted key drama curriculum principles into engaging, unique lesson plans for increased student participation.
- Held revision sessions to help students revise for exams.
- Managed pupil behaviour using consistent discipline and positive reinforcement.
- Provided one-to-one tutoring to struggling and underachieving pupils.
- Created inclusive and well-rounded lessons, accommodating all student abilities.
- Managed pupil behaviour, applying appropriate and effective measures in cases of misbehaviour.
- Coordinated and engaged in extracurricular programmes, fostering student involvement in social activities and sporting events.
- Increased knowledge continuously through attendance at webinars, workshops and conventions.
- Experience as year 7 and year 8 form tutor.
- Co-directed and directed school productions, working alongside students and colleagues from various departments.
- Organised theatre trips for GCSE Drama students.
Teacher of Dramatic Arts
Bradford Forster Academy
Bradford, West Yorkshire
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Adapted key drama curriculum principles into engaging, unique lesson plans for increased student participation.
- Designed and implemented engaging extracurricular activities to enhance student engagement and creativity.
- Assessed student work and delivered targeted feedback to support individual growth and progress.
- Provided constructive feedback on student work to guide improvement and foster development.
- Adapted teaching strategies to support students' individual learning needs and goals.
- Managed auditions for school productions, ensuring fair casting based on talent and commitment.
- Organised end-of-term performances and exhibitions for students to showcase their work.
- Managed pupil behaviour, applying appropriate and effective measures in cases of misbehaviour.
- Experience of year 11 and 7 as a form tutor
- Co-directed and directed school productions, working alongside students and colleagues from various departments.
Education
PGCE - PGCE
Durham University
Durham01-2022
QTS - QTS Status
North East SCITT
Shotton Hall Academy 01-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Drama and Theatre Studies
Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth01-2014
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Lesson Plans
- Student assessment
- Performance evaluation
- Classroom management
- Individualized instruction
- Creative teaching
- Student motivation
- Feedback delivery
- Behavior management
- Conflict resolution
- Time-management
- Team collaboration
- Public speaking
- Event organization
- Creative thinking
- Patience and resilience
Hobbies and interests
- Film and Television, Theatre Trips, Exploring new places, Reading fiction
Certification
- Prudhoe Community High
School
Prudhoe, Northumberland
GCSE:
Maths (Qualification earned at a later point)
Drama: A*
Art: B
Biology: C
Chemistry: D
Physics: E
History: B
Graphics ICT: A*
English Language: B
English Literature: B
Prudhoe Community High
School
Prudhoe, Northumberland
A-Levels:
Performance Studies:
B
Film Studies: B
Sociology: E
Extended Project:
Newcastle College GCSE
Maths: Level 4
Newcastle
College
(Pandemic)
Maths Equivalency Test Equivalency Exam
Maths Lv 4
Equivalency
Agency
Higher Education
Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth, Wales
BA Hons: Drama and
Theatre Studies,
Aberystwyth
University
North East SCITT,
Shotton Hall, County Durham
Newcastle Theatre Royal
Project A: Actor Training
(Inaugural Group)
QTS Passed Durham
University
PGCE
January
2023
References
Title: Mr
Name: Charles Reed
Position: Head of Performing Arts
and
Mrs Jo Brear
Teacher of Drama
Name of
establishment:
Holmfirth High School
Address: Heys Rd, Thongsbridge,
Holmfirth
Postcode: HD9 7SE Postcode: HD9 7SE
Email: c.reed@holmfirthhigh.c
o.uk
Email: j.brear@holmfirthhigh.co.uk
Tel No: 01484 691460 Tel No: 01484 691460
Timeline
Teacher of Dramatic Arts
Holmfirth High School
01.2024 - 08.2026
Teacher of Dramatic Arts
Bradford Forster Academy
09.2022 - 12.2023
PGCE - PGCE
Durham University
QTS - QTS Status
North East SCITT
Bachelor of Arts - Drama and Theatre Studies
Aberystwyth University