Hayley Mercer ( Driscoll )
Hilgay,Norfolk
Summary
Energetic Ballet Teacher with experience performing and teaching in varied settings. Confident communicator skilled in engaging groups with physical and aesthetic awareness throughout their training. Self-motivated with good timekeeping to meet busy class schedules.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Dance lecturer
Peterborough College
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
2023.07 - Current
- Designed assessments and course content, including lecture material and writing assignments.
- Practical sessions for level 3 BTEC and UAL Diploma and Extended Diploma
EYFS Instructor/ Dance and PE Teacher
Nelson Academy
Downham Market, Norfolk
2016.09 - 2023.07
- Provided safe, caring and fun learning environment for early years.
- General Teaching assistant, supporting all areas of learning. Plan, deliver and assess PE for all year groups with a particular focus on Health, wellbeing and Dance.
Ballet/ Dance Teacher
Octagon Performing Arts
Ely, Cambridgeshire
2012.09 - 2018.09
- Plan and deliver Ballet and Dance classes for all ages. Produce and stage performances locally as well as enter children into an examination process.
Ballet teacher
Stella Mann Performing Arts
Bedford, Bedfordshire
2007.09 - 2012.09
- Planned and delivered daily Ballet, contemporary, Fitness and Musical Theatre classes for students aged 16 +.
Ballet teacher
Bodywork company
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
2006.09 - 2007.09
- Planned and delivered daily Ballet, contemporary, Fitness and Musical Theatre classes for students aged 16 +.
Dancer - Rogers and Hammerstein Cinderella
Bristol Old Vic
Bristol Old Vic
2004.11 - 2005.01
Principal dancer/ singer - Meg Giry
The Phantom of the Opera
West End London
2000.01 - 2004.09
Rehearsing and performing 7 shows a week in the prestigious show in the role of Meg Giry. Working with acclaimed choreographers and directors.
Education
DTLLS - Level 5 Teaching in the lifelong sector - Dance/Ballet
British Ballet Organisation
London 2010.01 - 2012.09
A Level English and Dance -
University of London
London 1993 - 1995
GCSEs - Maths /English / Dance / Science / Expressive Arts / Music / French / History
The Royal Ballet School
London 1992 - 1994
7 years of Ballet Training - Ballet
The Royal Ballet School
London 1989/1989 - 1997/1997
Skills
- Over 20 years teaching experience
- Differentiated Instruction
- Performance expertise
- Teaching strategies
- Posture support
- Choreography
Timeline
Dance lecturer
Peterborough College
2023.07 - Current
EYFS Instructor/ Dance and PE Teacher
Nelson Academy
2016.09 - 2023.07
Ballet/ Dance Teacher
Octagon Performing Arts
2012.09 - 2018.09
DTLLS - Level 5 Teaching in the lifelong sector - Dance/Ballet
British Ballet Organisation
2010.01 - 2012.09
Ballet teacher
Stella Mann Performing Arts
2007.09 - 2012.09
Ballet teacher
Bodywork company
2006.09 - 2007.09
Dancer - Rogers and Hammerstein Cinderella
Bristol Old Vic
2004.11 - 2005.01
Principal dancer/ singer - Meg Giry
The Phantom of the Opera
2000.01 - 2004.09
A Level English and Dance -
University of London
1993 - 1995
GCSEs - Maths /English / Dance / Science / Expressive Arts / Music / French / History
The Royal Ballet School
1992 - 1994
7 years of Ballet Training - Ballet
The Royal Ballet School
1989/1989 - 1997/1997