Louis Wicks-Stephens
Eastbourne,Sussex
Summary
Creative Teacher of Drama with knack for inspiring students to embrace self-expression and hone their performance skills. Developed and implemented innovative curricula that boosted student engagement and fostered love for theatre. Known for a creative mindset when it comes to creating projects that significantly enhance a school's cultural profile.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher of drama/Boarding tutor
The Royal School
Haslemere, Surrey
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Shared passion for theatre with students and encouraged personal skill development.
- Coordinated with other faculty members for cross-curricular projects, enhancing holistic development of students.
- Used positive reinforcement with Drama assessments to help underperforming students increase confidence and self-esteem.
- Evaluated students' work and provided constructive feedback to guide improvement.
- Used performing arts principles to build student confidence and socialisation skills.
- Planned external visits to broaden students' cultural awareness.
- Demonstrated practical aspects of creating theatre and taught students advanced techniques.
- Ensured inclusive classroom setting by accommodating diverse learning needs.
- Identified student strengths and weaknesses through regular assessments.
- Used behaviour management techniques to maintain productive learning environments.
Drama teacher
Trinity Sevenoaks School
Sevenoaks, Kent
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Improved annual exam grades through student mentoring schemes.
- Signposted extracurricular clubs to aspiring performers to harness and develop current abilities.
- Used performing arts principles to build student confidence and socialisation skills.
- Maintained up-to-date curriculum knowledge to meet department responsibilities.
- Supported diverse student groups, including those with disabilities, special educational needs and mental health issues.
- Prepared drama students for practical and theory examinations.
- Used behaviour management techniques to maintain productive learning environments.
- Encouraged student participation in school performances and productions.
Teacher of Drama
Christ Hospital
Horsham, West Sussex
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Incorporated student feedback on rehearsals to improve performance and choreograph better routines.
- Created innovative, engaging and educational lessons, according to curriculum guidelines and best teaching practices.
- Proactively mentored students throughout training, providing constructive feedback to maximise performance skills.
- Increased student learning development by preparing innovative, creative and engaging lesson plans while keeping within curriculum requirements.
- Evaluated students' work and provided constructive feedback to guide improvement.
- Encouraged peer evaluation and reflection to practise critical thinking skills.
Sales Assistant
Wickes
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
08.2018 - 03.2021
- Provided service with a smile, offering courteous, helpful advice to best meet customer needs.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories, and completing purchases.
- Received and processed product returns.
- Increased store revenue from impulse and add-on buys by promoting POS offers with every sale.
- Worked energetically to maintain efficient operations during peak trading hours.
- Assisted customers with signing up for store loyalty programmes and provided details about key benefits.
- Maintained impeccably high standards store presentation and hygiene through cleaning.
- Fostered positive relationships with customers to enhance loyalty and retention.
- Used product knowledge, sales abilities, and customer relations skills to drive substantial profit increases.
Education
GCSEs - Drama, English Literature, English Language, Triple Science, R.E, French, History, Maths
William Farr CofE Comprehensive School
Lincoln, LIN 05.2013 - 06.2016
Master of Arts - PGCE + QTS Drama
University of Sussex
Brighton, BNH 09.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Drama BA
University of Lincoln
Lincoln 09.2019 - 07.2021
A-Levels - Applied Science (BTEC), Philosophy & Ethics (A-level), French (AS level)
Lincoln Christ's Hospital School
Lincoln, Lincolnshire 09.2016 - 08.2018
LAMDA - LAMDA Grading 6-8
Anne MacLachlan School of Drama
Lincoln, Lincolnshire 09.2018 - 06.2019
Skills
Within Retail
- Brand awareness
- Product expertise
- Enthusiastic communicator
- Excellent timekeeping
Within Teaching
- SEN proficiency
- Student safety
- Extensive curriculum knowledge
- Behaviour management
- Student and parent relationships
Within Theatre
- Exemplary communicator
- Script review and revision
- Strong graphic and visual sense
- Schedule Management
- Risk Assessment
- Active listening
- Patience and resilience
- Positive attitude
- Sound management
Languages
English
Native
French
Upper intermediate
Affiliations
- Acapella President of Sound ON
- Professional Beatboxer 11 years
- Theatre Company Director
Timeline
Teacher of drama/Boarding tutor
The Royal School
09.2024 - 02.2025
Drama teacher
Trinity Sevenoaks School
09.2023 - 06.2024
Teacher of Drama
Christ Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
Master of Arts - PGCE + QTS Drama
University of Sussex
09.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Drama BA
University of Lincoln
09.2019 - 07.2021
LAMDA - LAMDA Grading 6-8
Anne MacLachlan School of Drama
09.2018 - 06.2019
Sales Assistant
Wickes
08.2018 - 03.2021
A-Levels - Applied Science (BTEC), Philosophy & Ethics (A-level), French (AS level)
Lincoln Christ's Hospital School
09.2016 - 08.2018
GCSEs - Drama, English Literature, English Language, Triple Science, R.E, French, History, Maths
William Farr CofE Comprehensive School
05.2013 - 06.2016
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