Laura Roberts

• Developed engaging lesson plans to promote creativity, critical thinking and self-confidence in students.
• Enhanced student understanding of theatre history with engaging lectures and interactive activities.
• Facilitated workshops on topics like character development, script analysis or movement techniques.
• Maintained open lines of communication with parents about children's progress via regular emails or newsletters.
• Implemented diverse teaching methods to cater to all learning styles in classroom.
• Assisted students with audition preparation for school productions or external auditions.

Helped organise the North Tyneside School's Dance Festival.

Delivered dance training for SCITT students to deliver dance from EYFS through to KS3

Created and delivered dance training for staff to help with choreography for the dance festivals.

Created and delivered dance teaching training for primary school staff across the borough. Sometimes this was for whole school staff or small groups/individuals.

Created schemes of work for dance for use in primary schools.

• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of dance techniques for improved teaching methods.
• Prepared pupils for local dance competitions, boosting their public performance confidence.
• Promoted health and safety in all dance classes, reducing risk of injury.
• Tailored lesson plans based on each student's abilities and progress rate.
• Prepared choreography for annual school productions.
• Delivered engaging lessons that encouraged participation from all pupils.
• Maintained regular communication with parents regarding student progress and areas of improvement.
• Enhanced students' dance skills by instructing diverse styles, including ballet, jazz and contemporary.
• Provided additional support outside of class hours to assist struggling students.
• Led auditions for school shows, ensuring fair selection process.
• Developed comprehensive lesson plans to improve student performance.
• Encouraged students to explore their own artistic style, fostering individuality and creativity.

Created and delivered training to school staff from KS1 to KS5 across the school partnership.

Created Schemes of work for staff to use in schools.

Led training sessions to colleagues to diseminate dance teaching across the school partnership.

Helped organise and presented Ashington School Sports Partnership dance festivals.

• Devised innovative curriculum plans to enhance educational outcomes.
• Facilitated teacher training programmes for enhanced teaching methodologies.
• Maintained productive learning environment for improved student engagement.
• Promoted use of technology in classrooms enhancing modern learning experiences.
• Executed disciplinary protocols effectively, maintaining a disciplined learning environment.
• Assured compliance with educational standards for superior learning experiences.
• Enhanced school's academic reputation by implementing effective teaching strategies.
• Addressed parent concerns promptly with satisfactory resolution leading to increased trust and confidence in the school management.

• Facilitated workshops on topics like character development, script analysis or movement techniques.
• Incorporated elements of stagecraft like set design, costumes, lighting into lessons.
• Ensured safety during physical activities by enforcing strict adherence to guidelines and precautions.
• Maintained open lines of communication with parents about children's progress via regular emails or newsletters.
• Fostered positive learning environment by maintaining high standards of behaviour, discipline and respect.
• Developed engaging lesson plans to promote creativity, critical thinking and self-confidence in students.
• Organised school plays for enhanced learning through practical application.
• Prepared students for public speaking opportunities by developing their voice projection, articulation, pace and fluency skills.