l am an experienced, passionate Head of Dance, gained over 13 years, through running a stand alone dance department that has successfully flourished. My background is in dance, drama and PSHE paired with a love of creative education. My main focus has been teaching, developing, encouraging and supporting students to achieve their maximum potential, both in the classroom and studio, through hard work and personal growth. Many of my students have gained places with dance universities. I am highly organised as demonstrated through my planning of lessons and am knowledgeable about instructional techniques, modelling styles and successful practical activities. I am an approachable, dedicated middle leader who has experience in training QTLS and ECT candidates. l have also managed experienced and none specialist staff members. l like to maintain a positive classroom atmosphere, using a variety of techniques, in which students can feel at ease to highly achieve. Whilst offering excellent communication and good judgment skills with students, parents and staff.
Successfully covered department for one year (sabbatical)
One year covering maternity cover of my PGCE mentor.
Post Graduate Certificate in Education at Exeter University 2009
Bachelor of Arts in Dance Second Class Honours Division (2.1) 2008
HND LEVEL 5 Higher National Diploma Performing Arts 2006 Distinction Grade
BTEC Level 4 Diploma in Performing Arts 2004 - 2005 Distinction Grade
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Performing Arts September 2002 - 2004 Triple Distinction Grade
Teacher of Freestyle Disco at Lula Garlands School of Dance from September 2003 - September 2005
ADFP Teacher of Freestyle Disco Qualification September 2004 - 2005
Running of own Freestyle Disco School 2005- 2008
Animator job in Greece Rhodes as Children's entertainer March 2000 -September 2001