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Shea Brown

Shea Brown

Performing Arts Specialist | Drama & Dance Educator

Birmingham, BirminghamMember since September 21, 2023
Theatre Arts
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About

Dedicated and experienced educator with over 15 years of extensive expertise in Drama and Dance. I create fully inclusive, accessible learning spaces that celebrate diversity and support every student to thrive. I hold a proven track record of 100% pass rates, with consistently outstanding outcomes, including over 180 student distinctions and top national rankings in Theatre Arts and Drama at CSEC/CXC and GCSE-equivalent levels.

I specialise in supporting students with SEND and SEMH needs, combining high standards with creative, engaging teaching that builds confidence and academic success.

Experience

Performing Arts Specialist (Drama & Dance) - Clan Carthy School

(2007-01)

  • Designed drama and movement projects to improve focus and engagement for students with behavioural challenges and SEND.
  • Prepared learners of all abilities for national festivals, supporting many to achieve gold-tier recognition.

Drama & Theatre Arts Teacher (Years 9–11 / KS3 & KS4) - Meadowbrook High School

(2008-01 - 2025-01)

  • Delivered consistent excellence with a 100% distinction rate sustained for over 10 years, with multiple students placing in the Caribbean Top 10 for Theatre Arts.
  • Planned structured, inclusive lessons, setting clear learning objectives, providing targeted feedback, and supporting students to exceed their targets.
  • Offered academic and pastoral guidance to help students build confidence and manage exam preparation.
  • Led performance clubs to extend learning and develop technical skills beyond the curriculum.

Performing Arts Teacher (Drama) - Ewarton High School

(2019-01 - 2023-01)

  • Designed and delivered an intensive CSEC Theatre Arts course, achieving 100% distinctions through rigorous planning and one-to-one mentoring.
  • Delivered lessons in dramatic theory, performance, and stagecraft, directing original work for national competitions.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to track progress, analyse data, and meet whole-school attainment targets.

Performing Arts Teacher (Drama & Dance) - Mona High School

(2011-01 - 2014-01)

  • Planned and delivered engaging lessons across all abilities, marking work, setting clear targets, and assessing progress to drive high attainment.
  • Established the Drama and Dance Department from the ground up, maintaining a 100% pass rate in Theatre Arts while mentoring students to achieve 1st and 2nd place Caribbean-wide in the CSEC/CXC Theatre Arts examinations.
  • Wrote and implemented a balanced curriculum covering technical dance skills, dramatic theory, and live performance.
  • Authored, directed, and choreographed original productions for national competitions, securing multiple regional titles.
  • Launched and led extracurricular Drama and Dance clubs, nurturing talent to national standard.

Performing Arts Facilitator - Alternative Provision, Nottingham - Nottingham

  • Delivered drama projects for excluded students and those with SEMH needs, using creative activities to re-engage learners.

Performing Arts Tutor & Exam Invigilator - WELLS Academy

  • Ran inclusive drama projects for students with SEND.
  • Managed exam access arrangements as a JCQ Invigilator.

Performing Arts Facilitator - Radford Academy

(2022-01)

  • Led large-scale multicultural performance projects and practical workshops.

Workshop Leader - LIPA & Young Everyman Playhouse

  • Delivered accessible performing arts workshops for young people from a wide range of backgrounds.

Education

PhD Candidate - Performing Arts Education - University of East London (2024-01 - 2028-01)

Bachelor of Arts - Creative Practice - University of Chichester (2026-07)

Diploma (level 6) - Creative Pedagogies - Leeds Beckett University (2026-01)

Master of Arts - Liverpool John Moores University (2022-01)

Skills

Performing Arts SpecialistDrama & Dance Educator

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