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English Language and English Literature exam technique
Whether you want to improve your coursework or your exam technique, this class is an opportunity to develop your current writing skills and achieve your potential.
All my teaching will be informed by everything I have learned from school, college and university.
All my teaching will be informed by everything I have learned from school, college and university.
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Bring a laptop, paper and pen.Location
Online via webcam
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Skills:
School
Age: | Children (7-12 years old) Teenagers (13-17 years old) Adults (18-64 years old) Seniors (65+ years old) |
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Student level: | Beginner Intermediate Advanced |
Duration: | 60 minutes |
The class is taught in: | English |
About Me
I am an accredited Mancunian actor, director, filmmaker and writer with a first class degree in Drama and English Literature, from the UK's highest-ranked university for practicing drama, the University of Birmingham.My approach is to work hard and compassionately and with lots of enthusiasm.
Education
First Class Degree in Drama and English Literature (BA) from the University of BirminghamUniversity of Birmingham First Class degree in Drama and English Literature BA (Hons)
A-levels:
AQA
A Drama and Theatre Studies
A*Psychology
A English Language and Literature
GCSE:
AQA
A* Drama
A* Art and Design
A English Literature
A English Language
A * Biology
A* Chemistry
A* Physics
A French
A History
Edexcel
A Mathematics
A* Statistics
Experience / Qualifications
Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) Young Actors Summer School Contemporary Text 7/2016The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA)
West End Stage Distinction 8/2017
Speaking Verse and Prose Grade 1 Distinction 3/2011
Speaking Verse and Prose Grade 2 Distinction 5/2012
Speaking Verse and Prose Grade 3 Merit 5/2013
Acting solo Grade 4 Distinction 5/2014
Acting Solo Grade 6 Distinction 12/2015
Acting Solo Grade 8 Distinction 1/2017
The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Singing Grade 1 Distinction 5/2011
The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Singing Grade 2 Distinction 5/2012
Musical Theatre University of West London Grade 5 Distinction 3/2014
Piano The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) Grade 1 Merit 6/2012
01/09/2020-Present
Stand and Be Counted Theatre (my work is done virtually)
Creative Assistant for the UK’s first theatre company of sanctuary
• Assist on film shoots
• Zoom workshops teaching communication skills to refugees and asylum seekers across the UK.
• Complete administrative tasks such as taking minutes in meetings and applying for funding
• Market new projects on social media
03/2019 - 07/2019
Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Assistant Director Scenes from a Brummie Iliad - community drama project
• Led rehearsals with over 60 performers
• Adapted play to accommodate to deaf, blind and physically disabled participants
• Aided co-directors with tasks to relieve workload and maintain efficiency during busy hours
11/2018 03/2019
Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Workshop Facilitator Intern New Adult Drama Company
• Facilitated rehearsals with adults aged 20-80, with a variety of abilities (including D/deaf and disabled people)
• Attended and contributed to meetings with key practitioners
11/2017 - 5/2020
RSC, Stratford Upon Avon
Research and Development placement First Encounters with Shakespeare project.
Developed ideas for touring productions
• Twelfth Night (11/2017)
• The Merchant of Venice (11/2018)
• Comedy of Errors (11/2019)
• The Wars of the Roses (online) (5/2020)
Facilitated a trial production involving over 20 year 7 students and pitched feedback and ideas to 10 heads of department across the RSC before a tour of over 25 schools across country
06/2019 06/2019
BBC, Drama Village, Doctors
3-day work placement covering principal photography and postproduction
08/2018 09/2018
Production Management placement, BBC Rip Off Britain
09/2018 9/2018
Logger for Rip Off Britain
• Transcribed footage onto database, noting time codes.
Freelance dates between 02/2018 02/2019
Acting Up’ Agency
Roleplay Actor
• Acted as a ‘struggling’ student during university student mentor interviews • Thoroughly prepared character to be re-hired following year
Whether you are still in education, approaching an exam or looking to refine an audition piece, I will work 1-1 with you on acting techniques and delivery of text.
As well as practical work, I can help you to refine your reflective writing for an exam or assessment.
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