Experience

Bristol Cathedral Choir School

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Emotional Literacy Coordinator

  • Dec 2017 - Present

  I work across the school to strategically support pupils with social, emotional and mental health issues including wellbeing and resilience. I gather, process and analyse data to ensure that all of our SEND cohort can realise their full potential. I run the KS3 Drama Club Other SEND duties: Co-ordinating the assessment, data gathering and reporting of access arrangements across KS3, 4 and 5; Organising ECHP annual reviews including the accumulation of progress reports, feedback against outcomes and ensuring effective record keeping during meetings; Assisting the data gathering process in support of Top Up applications; Supporting the SENDCO in utilising data to track Send student progress to establish patterns and monitor trends. Show less



The Pickled Brisket

• Bristol, United Kingdom

• Director

  • Jul 2015 - Present

  I am a founder and director of The Pickled Brisket, the award winning street food business with premises at Wapping Wharf. I am a founder and director of The Pickled Brisket, the award winning street food business with premises at Wapping Wharf.



ASPIRE ACADEMY TRUST

• United Kingdom
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher

  • Jan 2015 - Jul 2015



OASIS ACADEMY LTD

• United Kingdom
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Education

  • Sep 2014 - Dec 2014



The Inclusion Trust

• Teacher

  • Jul 2004 - May 2013

  Literacy/English and Performance Expert for Notschool.net As an expert I help our researchers gain accreditation for their Performance and Literacy at Entry Level, in Functional Skills Levels 1 and 2 and GCSE. I am responsible for creating and developing online resources for my curriculum areas. During my most recent moderation meeting the external moderator complimented me on the resources I have created for the community. I regularly attend accreditation, moderation and curriculum meetings. I have led training sessions on improving progress in Performance and Literacy. INSET: Regular Curriculum Training; Regular Moderation Training; Functional Skills, Performance Points and Threshold; Teaching, Learning and Progression; Child Protection.; On Friday afternoons I work with groups of learners to help them develop their literacy skills (specifically to improve their reading ages). Show less



Queen's Gate School

• Drama Teacher

  • Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  Teaching Drama and Theatre Studies to students at Key Stages 2,3 and 4 including GCSE. Running the Junior School Drama Club and directing the Junior School annual production (Peter Pan and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory). Duties as a deputy tutor. Regular involvement in pastoral duties and visits. INSET: Preparation for Inspection, NACE (National Association for Able Children in Education) training, National Theatre courses (Drama Skills, Using Text in Drama and Commedia Dell' Arte) and Teaching Drama at GCSE (Edexcel). I developed schemes of work at Key Stage 3 and 4 in preparation for the school's inspection in November 2006 in which the Drama Department was given 'very good' feedback for its teaching and learning. Show less



Hays Education

• Training Consultant and Learning Support Tutor

  • Apr 2003 - Jan 2005

  I ran training sessions (National Strategies (Literacy) and Developing Writing) with supply teachers as part of Hays' course, 'The Advanced Professional Certificate in Effective Supply Teaching'. I also tutored delegates working towards their BTEC qualification. I ran training sessions (National Strategies (Literacy) and Developing Writing) with supply teachers as part of Hays' course, 'The Advanced Professional Certificate in Effective Supply Teaching'. I also tutored delegates working towards their BTEC qualification.



Learning Performance

• Trainer

  • Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  I visited schools and delivered workshops to students (primary and secondary), parents and teachers on a number of different programmes (Memorising, Understanding, Revision Techniques, Time Management and PE for the Mind). I visited schools and delivered workshops to students (primary and secondary), parents and teachers on a number of different programmes (Memorising, Understanding, Revision Techniques, Time Management and PE for the Mind).



Hanover Foundation

• Life Coach

  • Sep 2003 - Jul 2004

  Hanover is a charity that uses the GROW model of life coaching with young people to help them realise their dreams and achieve life goals. I worked with students from Cardinal Hinsley Boys School in Harlesden. Hanover is a charity that uses the GROW model of life coaching with young people to help them realise their dreams and achieve life goals. I worked with students from Cardinal Hinsley Boys School in Harlesden.



Ashton Park School

• Teacher

  • Sep 2001 - Dec 2002

  of English and PSHE; Teaching English and PSHE at Key Stages 3 and 4. Pastoral duties as a tutor. INSET: Improving Listening Skills, Drugs Awareness of English and PSHE; Teaching English and PSHE at Key Stages 3 and 4. Pastoral duties as a tutor. INSET: Improving Listening Skills, Drugs Awareness



Loudmouth Educational Training and Theatre Company

• Actor/Teacher/Trainer

  • Dec 2000 - Aug 2001

  Touring performances, workshops and training sessions to primary and secondary schools. I presented and facilitated drama workshops as part of the PSHE area of the curriculum. Touring performances, workshops and training sessions to primary and secondary schools. I presented and facilitated drama workshops as part of the PSHE area of the curriculum.



St. Katherine's School

• Teacher

  • Sep 1998 - Dec 2000

  Teaching Drama and English at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 including SATS, GCSE and A Level. Planning and incorporating the National Literacy Hour at Key Stage 3. Pastoral duties as a tutor. Setting up and planning A Level English Language. Regular involvement in extra-curricular activities, school camps and visits. Directing plays including Our Country's Good. INSET: Newly Qualified Teacher Training, Preparation For OFSTED, Behaviour Management, Progression From Primary Education, Introduction to the National Numeracy and Literacy Strategies, Raising Achievement In English Language A Level, Drama A Level (National Theatre). Show less



Somerset County Council

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Drama and Literacy Project Facilitator

  • Jul 1998 - Aug 1998

  I ran drama workshops with Year 6 students. I ran drama workshops with Year 6 students.



Camp Sloane

• Camp Counsellor (Assistant

  • Jun 1996 - Sep 1996

  Head of the Performing Arts Department) Head of the Performing Arts Department)