Information About Wendy - Bishop's Stortford teacher -

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Personal Description:

I am an extremely approachable Drama and Performing Arts professional who has worked with many theatre companies in a variety of contexts. I have extensive experience in Directing and workshop leading and have worked with Shared Experience, Frantic Assembly and Improbable Theatre on education projects. I have Directed my own work at The Roundhouse and the Croydon Clocktower. I also have experience of coaching students for entry to Drama School or University for interviews and auditions. I am currently studying my Doctorate in Drama in Education at Warwick University.

Teaching Experience:

I am fully qualified teacher with a PGCE for 11-19 year olds. I have been teaching for 13 years and Managed Performing Arts and Drama departments for 8 of those years. I have taught and Managed A Level Drama, BTEC Level 2 & 3 Performing Arts courses and GCSE Drama during my career. I am a Team Leader (I Manage 6 Examiners) for A Level Drama for the practical units and I am a Standards Verifier for BTEC courses. I also lead online training for teachers for the new BTEC courses. As a Director/workshop leader I also have experience of working with young adults.

Teaching Approach:

I am a very creative and imaginative teacher who has extremely high standards. I am relaxed and approachable and can tailor my coaching and teaching methods to suit the individual needs of the learner. I enjoy teaching young people and watching them develop their skills and knowledge to enhance their achievement.