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Elizabeth Wilson

Moira,County Down

Summary

Experienced professional with extensive expertise in teaching, training, and facilitation. Demonstrated leadership in educational settings, excelling in team building, departmental planning, and people management. Proven track record in social media and marketing, community engagement, and event management, alongside an extensive background in creative fields. Adept at performance coaching and evaluation, up to date on safeguarding and child protection policies, with a keen interest in trauma-informed practices. Skilled in production and event management, data analysis and intervention, creative direction and fundraising. Committed to driving success through the use of innovative strategies and effective leadership and creating a positive work environment, underpinned by respect for all.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Acting and Musical Theatre Coach and Facilitator

Freelance
  • Delivered London College of Music curriculum to students on one to one and group basis.
  • Worked in collaboration with theatre schools such as Stagecoach, PQA and other independent businesses.
  • Delivered Musical Theatre and Acting lessons and workshops to both youth and adults.
  • Successfully entered students for LCM exams with 100% pass rate.

Head of drama

Lismore College
Craigavon, County Armagh
08.2018 - Current
  • Led drama department, successfully improving delivery, intake and results.
  • Kept abreast of developments in theatre and education, ensuring up to date subject delivery.
  • Developed curriculum for 11-18 which enhanced subject engagement and accelerated progress.
  • Cultivated supportive creative environment, fostering holistic student development.
  • Used up to date methods of assessment and interventions to support pupil progress.
  • Safeguarding student and colleague wellbeing.
  • Organised and directed in school and external performances, showcasing student talent and engaging wider community.
  • Established partnerships with local theatre companies for staff professional development opportunities and student engagement.
  • Planned and led school trips and excursions, both local and international.
  • Coordinated technical and publicity aspects of school productions.
  • Mentored students and early career members of staff.
  • Collaborated with other department heads for interdisciplinary projects.
  • Managed departmental budget and budgeting for school productions, ensuring cost effectiveness.
  • Organised teams for school wide projects and managed procurement of resources for productions.
  • Attending professional development courses and implementing new strategies and techniques effectively.
  • Examining and moderating for CCEA.

Head of Faculty (Arts)

Brompton Academy
Gillingham, Kent
07.2017 - 08.2018
  • Elevated faculty performance standards by implementing comprehensive professional development programmes.
  • Led staff meetings for improved communication and enhanced team cohesiveness.
  • Fostered positive learning environment with student-centric teaching methodologies.
  • Drove integration of technology into curriculum delivery, enhancing learning experience.
  • Collaborated with the Arts Council of England to ensure continuation of Artsmark Gold status.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews to ensure continuous faculty improvement.
  • Managed department budgets effectively, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
  • Implemented innovative curriculum design, improving overall outcomes.
  • Co-ordinated faculty wide mentoring programme for streamlined induction and support of new staff members.
  • Coordinated cross-faculty initiatives to foster interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
  • Cultivated partnerships with local businesses to provide real-world experiences for students.
  • Advocated for ongoing teacher training to enhance teaching best practices across the faculty.
  • Liaised regularly with external bodies, maintaining high educational standards throughout the arts faculty.
  • Supported senior leadership team in strategic planning; positioning school at forefront of education sector.
  • Hired and mentored well-qualified job applicants for teaching and support staff roles.
  • Elevated the profile of the arts within school to bring in better staff, students and partnerships.

Deputy Head of Year and Teacher of Drama

The Howard School
Rainham, Kent
06.2015 - 08.2017
  • Maintained productive learning environment for improved student engagement.
  • Provided pastoral care and support to students, promoting wellbeing and personal development
  • Managed year group behavioural and academic issues appropriately.
  • Supported staff with student interventions.
  • Fostered positive relationships with parents, resulting in increased involvement in school activities.
  • Addressed parent concerns promptly with satisfactory resolution leading to increased trust and confidence in school management.
  • Coordinated extracurricular programmes to promote holistic development of students.
  • Mentored trainee teachers and provided ongoing support.
  • Conducted regular observations of teachers and provided constructive feedback to enhance teaching practices.

Education

PGCE Drama with English - Secondary Education

DSTTG (The University of Worcester)
Newton Abbot
09/2014 - 06/2015

Bachelor of Arts - Performing Arts

The University of Cumbria
Carlisle
09/2007 - 06/2010

Skills

  • Teaching, training and facilitation
  • Educational Leadership
  • Team building
  • Social media and marketing
  • People management
  • Departmental planning
  • Reviewing and meeting targets
  • Performance coaching and evaluation
  • Community engagement
  • Budget management
  • Event management
  • Data analysis and and intervention
  • Creative direction
  • Stage Direction
  • Safeguarding and child protection
  • Trauma informed practitioner
  • Fundraising

Certification

Accredited Professional Counselling Diploma

Certified Somatic Mind-Body Healing Practitioner

Accredited Yoga Instructor - Diploma

Trauma Healing Practitioner - Level 1 Accredited

Adverse Childhood Experiences (Aces) Awareness Programme - Level 1

Reiki Practitioner - Level 1 & 2

Pranayama (Breathwork) Teacher Training

ADHD Management Certificate

EFT & TFT Tapping Practitioner Certification

Professional Life Coach Certification

Grade 8, DipLCM & ALCM Diplomas in Musical Theatre - London College of Music


Affiliations

  • Yoga,

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Head of drama

Lismore College
08.2018 - Current

Head of Faculty (Arts)

Brompton Academy
07.2017 - 08.2018

Deputy Head of Year and Teacher of Drama

The Howard School
06.2015 - 08.2017

Acting and Musical Theatre Coach and Facilitator

Freelance

PGCE Drama with English - Secondary Education

DSTTG (The University of Worcester)
09/2014 - 06/2015

Bachelor of Arts - Performing Arts

The University of Cumbria
09/2007 - 06/2010

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