DELYTH ROBERTS

Moved from departmental leadership into a focused, subject-specialist teaching role to concentrate on Sixth Form outcomes while establishing an independent tutoring practice alongside school commitments.

• Deliver WJEC Drama and Theatre Studies to A-Level students, covering performance, devising, and written examination units.

• Specialise in exam technique coaching, guiding students through WJEC written paper structure, command words, and time-pressured essay planning to maximise grade outcomes.

• Design bespoke, differentiated lesson plans tailored to individual students' target grades, learning styles, and chosen performance/text specialisms.

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for practical coursework and devised performance pieces, closely mirroring the individualised approach used in private tutoring.

• Prepare students for drama school and university auditions, including monologue selection, personal statement guidance, and interview technique.

• Maintain strong continuity with former Head of Drama role, ensuring Sixth Form provision remains aligned with whole-department standards and expectations.

• Leads the Drama department: setting curriculum strategy, writing schemes of work, and overseeing GCSE and A-Level coursework moderation with WJEC.
• Teaches Sixth Form English, with a focus on essay technique and close textual analysis.
• Delivers the Welsh Baccalaureate Individual Project, mentoring students through independent research for the past nine years.
• Delivers consistently strong exam results through close exam board alignment and targeted intervention.
• Supports students through university applications, personal statements, and drama school auditions.
• Designed and implemented engaging drama curriculum promoting creativity and critical thinking.
• Coordinated student performances, ensuring high standards of production quality and audience engagement.
• Mentored staff in effective teaching strategies, fostering an innovative learning environment in drama education.
• Developed assessment tools to evaluate student progress and enhance performance outcomes in drama classes.
• Led departmental initiatives to integrate technology into drama instruction, improving overall student participation and interest.
• Evaluated program effectiveness through feedback analysis, driving continuous improvement in curriculum delivery and student experience.
• Collaborated with other departments to integrate drama into interdisciplinary projects and learning experiences.
• Collaborated with external partners to create opportunities for student involvement in community theater projects.
• Organized workshops featuring industry professionals to broaden students' understanding of theatrical practices.

• Completed NQT training teaching English, French and Music, gaining broad classroom experience across three subject areas early in career.
• Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and student learning goals.
• Utilized diverse teaching methods to accommodate varying learning styles and enhance student understanding.
• Implemented assessment tools to monitor student progress and adapt instructional strategies accordingly.
• Fostered a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, collaboration, and active participation.
• Led parent-teacher conferences to discuss student performance, challenges, and strategies for improvement.
• Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.

• Worked professionally as an actress before moving into teaching, bringing first-hand industry experience and practical performance skills to Drama and Theatre teaching.
• Performed diverse roles in theatrical productions, demonstrating adaptability and quick learning of character nuances.
• Collaborated with directors to interpret scripts, enhancing overall production quality through creative input.
• Engaged in extensive rehearsals to refine performance techniques and ensure consistency across shows.
• Developed strong rapport with cast and crew, fostering a collaborative environment for successful productions.
• Mentored junior actors, providing guidance on performance skills and stage presence to enhance their capabilities.
• Led workshops focused on acting techniques, contributing to team skill enhancement and artistic growth within the company.
• Earned praise from critics for powerful monologue deliveries that captivated audiences'' attention throughout entire performances.