Esther Thorpe
Loughborough ,Leicestershire
Summary
Energetic Dance Teacher with experience performing and teaching varied dance styles. Confident communicator skilled in engaging groups with physical exercise and education. Self-motivated with good timekeeping to meet busy class schedules.
Experienced professional with focus on exam administration and coordination. Capable of ensuring smooth and compliant examination processes through strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Skilled in handling exam schedules, candidate communication, and regulatory adherence to deliver successful outcomes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Dance teacher
Steele Elliott School of Dance
Leicester, Leicestershire
2000.09 - Current
- Delivered engaging lessons that encouraged every pupil to participate confidently.
- Enhanced students' dance skills by teaching ballet, jazz, and contemporary styles daily.
- Tailored lesson plans to individual abilities and monitored progress rates closely.
- Assisted pupils with external exam preparation and performance rehearsals consistently.
- Promoted health and safety across dance classes to reduce injury risk.
Exams officer
St Crispin's School
Leicester, Leicestershire
2003.02 - 2010.03
- Organise and update student examination records for accurate information tracking.
- Coordinate invigilation rotas to secure coverage across all examination dates.
- Plan revision sessions with teaching staff to support stronger student outcomes.
- Arrange access provisions that meet individual candidate needs effectively.
- Record attendance and escalate concerns about repeat absences promptly.
- Maintain filing administration and keep recordkeeping consistently up to date.
Store assistant & Internet Sales
Dominoes Toy Shop
Leicester, Leicestershire
1999.11 - 2003.02
- Assisted customers, resulting in a positive shopping experience.
- Arranged displays attractively, driving impulse purchases.
- Received deliveries timely, ensuring rapid shelf restocking.
- Streamlined online inventory management, enhancing product availability.
- Ensured correct products picked for each order, minimising errors and returns.
- Packed orders securely, reducing damage during transit.
Supervisor
Warner Village Cinemas
Leicester, Leicestershire
1996.03 - 1999.07
- Coordinated with supervisors to align shift processes and maintain consistency.
- Managed daily operations to improve productivity and work flow.
- Enforced safety regulations to promote a safer working environment for staff.
- Supervised worker activities and enforced safety regulations during each shift.
- Monitored supply levels to prevent shortages and keep manufacturing schedules running.
Education
Btec National Diploma - Caring Services, Nursery Nursing
Leicester South Fields College
LeicesterCertificate in Ballet Teaching Studies -
Royal Academy of Dance
Certificate in Dance Performance & Teaching -
Leicestershire Arts in Education
A-Levels - Dance
Leicestershire Arts in Education
Skills
- Personalised lesson development
- Disability inclusivity
- Patient instruction
- Ballet technique
- Child protection trained
- Passionate about dance
- Adaptability to changes
- Examination regulation understanding
- Exam software use
- Examination administration expertise
Certification
- Current Enhanced DBS
- Up to date First Aid Training
- levels 2 & 3 Safeguarding
Timeline
Exams officer
St Crispin's School
2003.02 - 2010.03
Dance teacher
Steele Elliott School of Dance
2000.09 - Current
Store assistant & Internet Sales
Dominoes Toy Shop
1999.11 - 2003.02
Supervisor
Warner Village Cinemas
1996.03 - 1999.07
Btec National Diploma - Caring Services, Nursery Nursing
Leicester South Fields College
Certificate in Ballet Teaching Studies -
Royal Academy of Dance
Certificate in Dance Performance & Teaching -
Leicestershire Arts in Education
A-Levels - Dance
Leicestershire Arts in Education