Matthew Aldridge
Kettering,Northamptonshire
Summary
I am 68 years old, but I'm not finished yet. I still feel that I have much expertise to give and experience to share. So, don't count me out.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Actor
Theatre, TV, and Film
09.1981 - 12.2001
Numerous theatre roles across 20 years of working as a professional actor. Some TV roles (small) and a couple of films (smaller).
It should be mentioned that during these 20 years there were periods of no acting work. These times were filled with: Training and presenting in the corporate sector; Script writing for LiveTV; Compering and presenting live shows; presenting for Sport Aid on television and radio; Landscape gardening; restaurant and bar work; motorcycle dispatch in London; and many more short contract opportunities.
Teacher of English and Drama
Cator Park secondary school for girls
Bromley, Surrey
09.2002 - 07.2003
- Designed and delivered A Level English Language for 8 years.
Teacher of English and Drama
The Latimer Arts College
Kettering, Northamptonshire
09.2004 - 12.2017
- Enhanced literacy skills by implementing innovative teaching methods.
- Delivered engaging lectures to enhance students' interest in literature.
- Assisted in school event planning contributing towards enhanced school spirit and cohesiveness.
- Conducted regular assessments of pupil's work, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Prepared students for standardised tests, contributing to their successful performance.
Secondary school supply teacher
Teaching Personnel and/or COBA
, East Midlands
10.2018 - 03.2020
A Level English Language Tutor
The Latimer Arts College
Kettering, Northamptonshire
01.2019 - 05.2019
GCSE English Language and Literature Tutor
Huxlow Science Academy
Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire
09.2019 - 03.2020
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - SPLD Dyslexia
University of Northampton
Norhtampton 09.2015 - 05.2016
PGCE secondary education - English with Drama
UCL Institute of Education
London 09.2001 - 07.2002
Bachelor of Arts - English
Birkbeck, University of London
London 10.1997 - 06.2001
Acting
The School of the Science of Acting
London /1993 - /1995
Diploma of Higher Education - Acting
The Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art
London 09.1977 - 03.1980
Skills
Teaching
Acting/performing
Communication skills
Writing: Guardian Masterclass in creative writing; Fay Weldon Masterclass in creative writing; Elaine Feinstein Masterclass in poetry; Longlisted in poetry for the Bridport Prize
Timeline
GCSE English Language and Literature Tutor
Huxlow Science Academy
09.2019 - 03.2020
A Level English Language Tutor
The Latimer Arts College
01.2019 - 05.2019
Secondary school supply teacher
Teaching Personnel and/or COBA
10.2018 - 03.2020
Diploma of Higher Education - SPLD Dyslexia
University of Northampton
09.2015 - 05.2016
Teacher of English and Drama
The Latimer Arts College
09.2004 - 12.2017
Teacher of English and Drama
Cator Park secondary school for girls
09.2002 - 07.2003
PGCE secondary education - English with Drama
UCL Institute of Education
09.2001 - 07.2002
Bachelor of Arts - English
Birkbeck, University of London
10.1997 - 06.2001
Actor
Theatre, TV, and Film
09.1981 - 12.2001
Diploma of Higher Education - Acting
The Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art
09.1977 - 03.1980
Acting
The School of the Science of Acting
/1993 - /1995