Dr Catherine Trenchfield, PhD/SFHEA/PGCE/MA/BA(Hons)
HE Lead/Team Leader in the Creative Industries and Lecturer in Performing Arts at Kingston College- Claim this Profile
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Ruby Almeida
Catherine was always the perfect example of a passionate teacher and practitioner in her specialist field. She has this amazing ability to exude professionalism and enthusiasm that gets the best out of her students and instills confidence in them. She also has the ability to not take herself too seriously, yet at the same time be really serious and focused on her craft. This has always been her shining light amongst her peers and colleague from other departments. Professionally and socially the conversations with Catherine are always fascinating and she is the person you always seek out in a crowd. When you know Catherine is part of a course or project you can rest easy knowing that it is in safe and dynamic hands.
Ruby Almeida
Catherine was always the perfect example of a passionate teacher and practitioner in her specialist field. She has this amazing ability to exude professionalism and enthusiasm that gets the best out of her students and instills confidence in them. She also has the ability to not take herself too seriously, yet at the same time be really serious and focused on her craft. This has always been her shining light amongst her peers and colleague from other departments. Professionally and socially the conversations with Catherine are always fascinating and she is the person you always seek out in a crowd. When you know Catherine is part of a course or project you can rest easy knowing that it is in safe and dynamic hands.
Ruby Almeida
Catherine was always the perfect example of a passionate teacher and practitioner in her specialist field. She has this amazing ability to exude professionalism and enthusiasm that gets the best out of her students and instills confidence in them. She also has the ability to not take herself too seriously, yet at the same time be really serious and focused on her craft. This has always been her shining light amongst her peers and colleague from other departments. Professionally and socially the conversations with Catherine are always fascinating and she is the person you always seek out in a crowd. When you know Catherine is part of a course or project you can rest easy knowing that it is in safe and dynamic hands.
Ruby Almeida
Catherine was always the perfect example of a passionate teacher and practitioner in her specialist field. She has this amazing ability to exude professionalism and enthusiasm that gets the best out of her students and instills confidence in them. She also has the ability to not take herself too seriously, yet at the same time be really serious and focused on her craft. This has always been her shining light amongst her peers and colleague from other departments. Professionally and socially the conversations with Catherine are always fascinating and she is the person you always seek out in a crowd. When you know Catherine is part of a course or project you can rest easy knowing that it is in safe and dynamic hands.
Experience
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Kingston College
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United Kingdom
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Professional Training and Coaching
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200 - 300 Employee
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HE Lead/Team Leader in the Creative Industries and Lecturer in Performing Arts
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Aug 2016 - Present
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University of West London
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate Lecturer
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Apr 2018 - Present
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Pearson
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United Kingdom
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Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Examiner
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Jun 2007 - Present
- Examiner for AS and A2 Level Drama. - Role as visiting examiner for AS Level, involving contact with various schools and colleges to co-ordinate examinations. - Role as written paper examiner for A2 Drama (Unit 4 - previously Unit 3 & 6) - Attendance of Standardisation and Training days for continuous professional development. - Examiner for AS and A2 Level Drama. - Role as visiting examiner for AS Level, involving contact with various schools and colleges to co-ordinate examinations. - Role as written paper examiner for A2 Drama (Unit 4 - previously Unit 3 & 6) - Attendance of Standardisation and Training days for continuous professional development.
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Royal Holloway, University of London
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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PhD Candidate in Drama
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Sep 2010 - Mar 2021
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Lewisham College and Southwark College
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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Visiting Lecturer in Drama
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Apr 2016 - Jul 2016
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West Thames College
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Lecturer and HE Coordinator
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Aug 2002 - Oct 2015
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Course Leader and Tutor
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Aug 2002 - Oct 2015
in HND in Performing Arts and Foundation Degree in Costume.- Recent appointment as Advanced Practitioner in a cross college position.- As course leader, oversee implementation of exam board specification and policies(QAA/IQER).- Work as lecturer in Drama and Performing Arts in both FE & HE qualifications.
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Rose Bruford College
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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MA Theatre & Performance Studies
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2005 - 2008
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Actor and Project Manager
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Apr 2001 - Jul 2002
- Directed shows and lead educational workshops. - Trained actors to be able to carry out workshop activities. - In charge of tours based in the Midlands and South East. - Dealt with admin. duties, budget and any problems on tour. - Directed shows and lead educational workshops. - Trained actors to be able to carry out workshop activities. - In charge of tours based in the Midlands and South East. - Dealt with admin. duties, budget and any problems on tour.
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Actor
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Jul 2000 - Mar 2001
- Performed role of Christine in 'Terry Pratchett's - Maskerade'. - Performed role of Ellean in 'The Second Mrs Tanqueray by A. Pinero. - Performed role of Christine in 'Terry Pratchett's - Maskerade'. - Performed role of Ellean in 'The Second Mrs Tanqueray by A. Pinero.
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Actor
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Nov 1999 - Dec 1999
The Firebird - Directed by Mike Cross - Played Roles of The Firebird, Witch and Doris the Blackbird. - Toured around Britain with set, tech and costume (TIE The Firebird - Directed by Mike Cross - Played Roles of The Firebird, Witch and Doris the Blackbird. - Toured around Britain with set, tech and costume (TIE
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Leader
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Apr 1999 - Oct 1999
Ran Children's club, and worked as Campsite Courier. - Performed and organised shows and entertainment. Ran Children's club, and worked as Campsite Courier. - Performed and organised shows and entertainment.
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Actor
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Jan 1999 - Apr 1999
The Firebird (as above The Firebird (as above
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Education
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2010 - 2018
Royal Holloway University
Phd, Drama -
Higher Education Academy
Senior Fellow -
2005 - 2008
Bruford College
MA, Performance and Theatre Studies -
2003 - 2005
University of Greenwich
PGCE, Education -
1995 - 1998
University of Chester
BA Hons, Drama & Theatre Studies with English Literature -
1995 - 1998
University College Chester - University of Liverpool
BA (Hons), Drama and Theatre Studies with English -
1987 - 1992
Langley High School
GCSE, 8 B-C's including Maths, Science and English -
Rowley Regis College
A Levels, Theatre Studies (B); English Literature (B); Psychology (C) Performing Arts (C)
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