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Acting, Shakespeare, and LAMDA teacher and coach from a Royal Central School of Speech and Drama PhD

Performance and public speaking skills are useful to children and those working in any industry. Being able to analyse a piece of writing and bring it life, hold a conversation, or write and deliver your own speech, supports confidence, empathy, and articulation - as well as being a lot of fun!

The LAMDA exam syllabi are carefully scaffolded to develop students' skills, with UCAS points available at the highest grades. Available subjects include Acting, Shakespeare, Verse & Prose, and Public Speaking.

For those seeking more advanced coaching, I offer support with audition preparation and demystifying Shakespeare.

All classes are one-to-one so my attention is completely on you. I cater exercises and speed to suit you and your aims.

Extra information

You will need to do your own, independent learning and practice outside of lesson time.

Location

Online via webcam

General info

Age:
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English

About Me

I have worked in education and theatre for nearly 20 years. Having taught in many different contexts, I have worked with people as young as 2 through adults of all ages. At the same time, I have worked in theatre, in many different roles. My experience in theatre and teaching means I am an excellent listener and adapt my pedagogy to suit individual students' learning aims and needs.

Education

PhD from Central School of Speech and Drama, MFA in Staging Shakespeare (Acting & Directing) from the University of Exeter, BA in Theatre Performance from Marymount Manhattan College

Experience / Qualifications

Teaching experience: Drama and LAMDA teacher in secondary schools, primary schools, a youth theatre, and Saturday stage schools; 3 years as a secondary school Drama teacher; workshop facilitator; after school club drama teacher

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