Lead of Drama Teacher/ Senior SEN Teacher
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A highly experienced Lead Senior Drama Teacher with a proven track record of inspiring creativity and confidence in students of all ages. Skilled in delivering engaging drama curricula that encourage self-expression, teamwork, and performance excellence. Experienced SEN Teacher, adept at supporting diverse learners and tailoring approaches to meet individual needs.
Competent in writing and contributing to EHCPs, ensuring students receive the right support and provision. Brings international teaching experience, having taught in schools across the world. Recognised for strong leadership, pastoral care, and the ability to foster inclusive, supportive learning environments.
Dedicated to empowering young people through the arts and education.
I am an experienced and passionate Drama/ English Teacher with 12 years teaching experience of various subjects. I have trained as a qualified Drama teacher by studying a PGCE Drama at the University of East London. I am an experienced Drama, Acting and English teacher. I have skills in humanities, theatrical set design and dance, however, one of my great skills is to develop confidence in young people and I encourage students to try their hands at many different types of performance.
As the Lead Teacher and Head of EHCPs, I am responsible for overseeing and managing the Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This includes leading the EHCP process from initial assessment to review, ensuring compliance with local authority guidelines, and collaborating with parents, external agencies, and multi-disciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support. I also mentor staff, adapt the curriculum to meet diverse needs, and monitor student progress to ensure that the interventions are effective.
Additionally, I advocate for students with SEND, ensuring they have access to an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
I have worldwide experience teaching in Europe, Asia and England, teaching English, English Business, Drama within the National Curriculum as well as putting on performances and underpinning the theory for practical understanding of drama and worldwide texts.
I have a proven track record of being able to liaise well with different departments for productions and am an efficient organizer. I am able to keep track of all administration and the data required in educational settings.
I have shown solid consistent performance teaching both KS3 and KS4, heading a department and ensuring a GCSE is plausible within English and Drama for pupils with and without SEN.
PGCE (Secondary) Drama gained from The University of East London, London
Sept 2020 - June 2021
BA Hons Degree Arts and Human Science Drama and Performance Studies, London South Bank University, London Sept 2007 – July 2010
BTEC National Diploma in Media Studies - Merit
AS Photography (B) from Croydon College, Croydon Sept 2003 - July 2005
GCSE’s Five obtained grades C and above from Oxted School, Surrey Sept 1998- July 2003
Skills & Abilities:
November 2024 - Present
Lead Teacher and Head of EHCP’s
January 2024- November 2024
My Job Responsibilities were to:
Using platforms of SIMS, CPOMS, Edulink, Google Classroom, Teams
Creating curriculum SoW for KS3 and KS4 Drama Eduqas
Teach acting principles techniques to individuals or groups
Conduct readings to evaluate student’s talent
Adapt course of study & training methods to meet students need ability
Teach enunciation, diction, voice development, and dialects, using voice exercises, speech drills, explanation, lectures, and improvisation
Discuss and demonstrates vocal body expression to teach acting styles, character development, and personality projection
Audition students to select cast assign parts
Rehearse drills students to make sure they master parts
Assign non-performing students to backstage production tasks, like constructing, painting, moving scenery, operating stage light, and sound equipment
Direct activities of students involved in constructing, painting, and lighting scenery
Teach elements of stagecraft, stage makeup, costume craft, play writing, or play direction.
Lesson planning and preparation.
Checking and assessing work.
Attending Staff meetings. Liaising with parents.
Monitoring playground and extracurricular activities.
Ongoing professional development.
Creating an enrichment programs for KS3 and KS4
September 2021- December 2023
My Job Responsibilities were to:
Using platforms of SIMS, CPOMS, Edulink, Google Classroom, Teams
Creating curriculum SoW for KS3 and KS4 Drama Edexcel and English
Teaching English GCSE, IGCSE, Functional Skills
Teach acting principles techniques to individuals or groups
Conduct readings to evaluate students talent
Adapt course of study & training methods to meet students need ability
Teach enunciation, diction, voice development, and dialects, using voice exercises, speech drills, explanation, lectures, and improvisation
Discuss and demonstrates vocal body expression to teach acting styles, character development, and personality projection
Audition students to select cast assign parts
Rehearse drills students to make sure they master parts
Assign non performing students to backstage production tasks, like constructing, painting, moving scenery, operating stage light, and sound equipment
Direct activities of students involved in constructing, painting, and lighting scenery
Teach elements of stagecraft, stage makeup, costume craft, play writing, or play direction.
Lesson planning and preparation.
Checking and assessing work.
Attending Staff meetings.Liaising with parents.
Monitoring playground and extracurricular activities.
Ongoing professional development.
Teaching PSHE and Food Technology
Teaching English and Functional Skills
Creating an enrichment programme for KS3 and KS4
January 2021- August 2021
My Job Responsibilities were to:
Using platforms of SIMS, Edulink, Google Classroom
Creating Booklets for all Year 7-9 for all teachers
Teach acting principles techniques to individuals or groups
Conduct readings to evaluate students talent
Adapt course of study & training methods to meet students need ability
Teach enunciation, diction, voice development, and dialects, using voice exercises, speech drills, explanation, lectures, and improvisation
Discuss and demonstrating vocal body expression to teach acting styles, character development, and personality projection
Produce and directing plays for school public performances
Audition students to select cast assign parts
Rehearse drills students to make sure they master parts
Assign nonperforming students to backstage production tasks, like constructing, painting, moving scenery, operating stage light, and sound equipment
Direct activities of students involved in constructing, painting, and lighting scenery
Teach elements of stagecraft, stage makeup, costume craft, play writing, or play direction.Lesson planning and preparation. Creating Themes of Work
Checking and assessing work.
Attending Staff meetings.Liaising with parents.
Monitoring playground and extracurricular activities.
Ongoing professional development.
July 2020- January 2021
Harris Academy - Croydon
My Job Responsibilities were to:
Teach acting principles techniques to individuals or groups
Conduct readings to evaluate students talent
Adapt course of study & training methods to meet students need ability
Teach enunciation, diction, voice development, and dialects, using voice exercises, speech drills, explanation, lectures, and improvisation
Discuss and demonstrates vocal body expression to teach acting styles, character development, and personality projection
Produce and directs plays for school public performances
Audition students to select cast assign parts
Rehearse drills students to make sure they master parts
Assign nonperforming students to backstage production tasks, like constructing, painting, moving scenery, operating stage light, and sound equipment
Direct activities of students involved in constructing, painting, and lighting scenery
Teach elements of stagecraft, stage makeup, costume craft, play writing, or play direction.
Lesson planning and preparation.
Checking and assessing work.
Attending Staff meetings.Liaising with parents.
Monitoring playground and extracurricular activities.
Ongoing professional development.
Bright Explorers - London
June 2020 - August 2020
Looking after children from Babies to Toddlers
Lion School - London
November 2017 - September 2019
English Language & Business Teacher
Teaching Children and Adults English Grammar and Languages
Use of different techniques to illicit Common Language
Teaching Callan, Vaughan and Tefl techniques
Big Ben- Asia
September 2016 - November 2017
English Language & Business Teacher
Advising student on career issues.
Teaching English Language and Literature
Organising and delivering classroom lectures to students.
Evaluating a students' class work and assignments.
Preparing classroom and coursework materials, homework assignments and handouts.
Recording and maintain accurate student attendance records and grades.
Classroom management.
Developing English lesson plans in line with the National Curriculum. KS3 & KS4
Maintaining discipline in the classroom.
Creating a vibrant teaching atmosphere
Vaughan Training- Madrid
August 2015 - August 2016
English Language & Business Teacher The method of teaching
Organising and delivering classroom lectures to students.
Evaluating a students' class work and assignments.
Preparing classroom and coursework materials, homework assignments, handouts.
Recording and maintain accurate student attendance records and grades.
Classroom management.
How to make the students work hard in a truly dynamic way; so that they leave each class looking forward to the next one.
Taught University Graduates and Children
EF - Brighton
July 2014 - July 2015
Teaching sets of 17 children
Advising student on career issues.
Organising and delivering classroom lectures to students.
Evaluating a students' class work and assignments.
Preparing classroom and coursework materials, homework assignments, handouts.
Recording and maintain accurate student attendance records and grades.
Classroom management.
Developing English lesson plans in line with the National Curriculum.
Maintaining discipline in the classroom.
Creating a vibrant teaching atmosphere.
