Sara Devine
Whitley Bay,Tyne and Wear
Summary
I am a hardworking and dependable employee with strong organisational skills, eager to learn and take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I have had experience in a variety of jobs from teaching groups of students to waitressing for customers. To which I have developed many skills such as communication skills and the ability to adapt to different circumstances with a positive attitude.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Musical Theatre Teacher
Stagecoach
Newcastle
2023.01 - Current
- Enhanced student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different abilities.
- Create lesson plans and schedule each week to encourage maximum student learning and enrichment in all three disciplines.
Musical Theatre Teacher
Musical Theatre Studio
Sunderland
2023.01 - Current
- Used performing arts principles to build student confidence and socialisation skills.
- Planned and delivered acting and dance workshops.
- Maintained up-to-date curriculum knowledge to meet department responsibilities.
Ballet Teacher
Starz Drama
Seaham
2022.08 - Current
- Planned, prepared and delivered lesson plans to develop skills in technique.
- Inspired and encouraged students to explore the foundations of dance.
- Implemented class rules, promoted mutual respect and used gentle discipline for productive and punctual classes.
Dance Teacher
JLJ Dance Studios
Newcastle
2021.02 - Current
- Gave personalised feedback to help individuals improve performance and identify areas for further practice.
- Reinforced a sense of teamwork, respect and support to encourage student commitment and participation levels.
Waitress/Bartender
Scott and Wilson
North Shields
2018.02 - 2021.03
- Warmly greeted customers to establish and maintain excellent first impressions.
- Served beverages with efficiency and friendliness, ensuring guests satisfaction and offering advice on menu selections.
- Regularly communicated with kitchen and bar staff to maintain smooth front of house operations, minimising potential service delays.
- Performed bar closing duties, thoroughly cleaning, sanitising and replenishing stock.
Waitress
Garden Centre
Earsdon
2016.08 - 2021.03
- Kept guest tables neat and tidy by regularly clearing away dirty dishes and used glasses and wiping down surfaces.
- Created friendly, welcoming atmosphere to encourage positive guest experiences, prolonging visits to increase profitability.
Education
One-year Intensive - Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre Studio
Sunderland 2022.09 - 2023.07
FdA - Musical Theatre
Newcastle College
Newcastle 2019.09 - 2021.06
Ba(Hons) - Musical Theatre
Newcastle College
Newcastle 2021.09 - 2022.05
BTEC - Dance
Newcastle College
Newcastle 2017.09 - 2019.06
GCSEs - English
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Academy
North ShieldsGCSEs - Maths
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Academy
North ShieldsGCSEs - French
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Academy
North ShieldsGCSEs - Geography
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Academy
North ShieldsGCSEs - RE
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Academy
North ShieldsGCSEs - Science
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Academy
North ShieldsGCSEs - Dance
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Academy
North ShieldsSkills
- Hard Worker
- Customer focused
- Team Player
- Flexible
- Good Communication skills
- Friendly
- Patient
- Punctual
Timeline
Musical Theatre Teacher
Stagecoach
2023.01 - Current
Musical Theatre Teacher
Musical Theatre Studio
2023.01 - Current
One-year Intensive - Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre Studio
2022.09 - 2023.07
Ballet Teacher
Starz Drama
2022.08 - Current
Ba(Hons) - Musical Theatre
Newcastle College
2021.09 - 2022.05
Dance Teacher
JLJ Dance Studios
2021.02 - Current
FdA - Musical Theatre
Newcastle College
2019.09 - 2021.06
Waitress/Bartender
Scott and Wilson
2018.02 - 2021.03
BTEC - Dance
Newcastle College
2017.09 - 2019.06
Waitress
Garden Centre
2016.08 - 2021.03
GCSEs - English
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Academy
GCSEs - Maths
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Academy
GCSEs - French
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Academy
GCSEs - Geography
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Academy
GCSEs - RE
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Academy
GCSEs - Science
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Academy
GCSEs - Dance
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Academy