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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
07.2023 - 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
09.2016 - 07.2023
  • 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
09.2012 - 09.2018
  • 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
09.2007 - 09.2012
  • Planned and delivered daily Ballet, contemporary, Fitness and Musical Theatre classes for students aged 16 +.

Ballet teacher

Bodywork company
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
09.2006 - 09.2007
  • 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
11.2004 - 01.2005

Principal dancer/ singer - Meg Giry

The Phantom of the Opera
West End London
01.2000 - 09.2004

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
01.2010 - 09.2012

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
07.2023 - Current

EYFS Instructor/ Dance and PE Teacher

Nelson Academy
09.2016 - 07.2023

Ballet/ Dance Teacher

Octagon Performing Arts
09.2012 - 09.2018

DTLLS - Level 5 Teaching in the lifelong sector - Dance/Ballet

British Ballet Organisation
01.2010 - 09.2012

Ballet teacher

Stella Mann Performing Arts
09.2007 - 09.2012

Ballet teacher

Bodywork company
09.2006 - 09.2007

Dancer - Rogers and Hammerstein Cinderella

Bristol Old Vic
11.2004 - 01.2005

Principal dancer/ singer - Meg Giry

The Phantom of the Opera
01.2000 - 09.2004

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
Hayley Mercer ( Driscoll )