Shea Brown

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.

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.

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)