Gemma Kinloch
Head of Drama (IGCSE, IBDP) at Hongwen School Shanghai- Claim this Profile
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Ilona Berzina
I worked with Gemma for over 3 years. Her professional knowledge of TV content and ability to work with it for her channels to make the most and the best of it is amazing. Gemma is also a very sociable and easy going person. She is an attentive listener and observer which makes her a fantastic team player. Her very valuable advice on programming improved overall performance of the channels we both worked on.
Steven Broadhead
Having managed Gemma right at the start of her media career it was clear she would go very far. She is exceptionally hard working, very conscientious and very keen to learn. She manages to deliver on all tasks with a great deal of enthusiasm and was always a pleasure to work with. I would happily recommend Gemma to any employer
Ilona Berzina
I worked with Gemma for over 3 years. Her professional knowledge of TV content and ability to work with it for her channels to make the most and the best of it is amazing. Gemma is also a very sociable and easy going person. She is an attentive listener and observer which makes her a fantastic team player. Her very valuable advice on programming improved overall performance of the channels we both worked on.
Steven Broadhead
Having managed Gemma right at the start of her media career it was clear she would go very far. She is exceptionally hard working, very conscientious and very keen to learn. She manages to deliver on all tasks with a great deal of enthusiasm and was always a pleasure to work with. I would happily recommend Gemma to any employer
Ilona Berzina
I worked with Gemma for over 3 years. Her professional knowledge of TV content and ability to work with it for her channels to make the most and the best of it is amazing. Gemma is also a very sociable and easy going person. She is an attentive listener and observer which makes her a fantastic team player. Her very valuable advice on programming improved overall performance of the channels we both worked on.
Steven Broadhead
Having managed Gemma right at the start of her media career it was clear she would go very far. She is exceptionally hard working, very conscientious and very keen to learn. She manages to deliver on all tasks with a great deal of enthusiasm and was always a pleasure to work with. I would happily recommend Gemma to any employer
Ilona Berzina
I worked with Gemma for over 3 years. Her professional knowledge of TV content and ability to work with it for her channels to make the most and the best of it is amazing. Gemma is also a very sociable and easy going person. She is an attentive listener and observer which makes her a fantastic team player. Her very valuable advice on programming improved overall performance of the channels we both worked on.
Steven Broadhead
Having managed Gemma right at the start of her media career it was clear she would go very far. She is exceptionally hard working, very conscientious and very keen to learn. She manages to deliver on all tasks with a great deal of enthusiasm and was always a pleasure to work with. I would happily recommend Gemma to any employer
Credentials
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IB Theatre Cat 1 Certification
International BaccalaureateNov, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Cambridge TKT - Module 3 & Young Learners
University of Cambridge Institute of Continuing EducationSep, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Advanced TEFL
UK-TEFLFeb, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
120hr Online TEFL for professionals
ElearnExpressNov, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Diploma in TV Presenting
London Academy of Radio, Film & TVApr, 2005- Oct, 2024 -
BA Honours Degree - Film Studies & Performance Art
University of GloucestershireSep, 2000- Oct, 2024 -
Cambridge GCSE Drama Introductory Course
Cambridge Assessment International EducationFeb, 2021- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Hongwen School Shanghai
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China
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Drama (IGCSE, IBDP)
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Aug 2020 - Present
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ENREACH Education Beijing
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China
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director EdTA, Lead Drama Teacher and Public Speaking Coach
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Aug 2017 - Aug 2020
• Director of Educational Theatre Association (EdTA). Responsible for organizing Beijing's annual ‘Young Thespian Festival' and training students year-round for regional and national competition in Dramatic Monologue, Duologue, Improvisation, Group Scene & Play-writing. • Responsible for bespoke Drama and Public Speaking curriculum development and teaching across grades 3-12 (ages 8-18). Classes taught both in-house and at multiple International High Schools & Public Middle Schools around Beijing. • National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) Original Oratory Coach. • Additional iGCSE Drama, A-Level Theatre Studies one-to-one training and exam preparation. Show less
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OISE Language Masterclass
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advanced English Second Language Teacher
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Jul 2017 - Aug 2017
• 4-week advanced English summer programme for 14-17 year old international students. • Responsible for all lesson plan & material preparation, exam writing, student ability assessments and coaching. • 4-week advanced English summer programme for 14-17 year old international students. • Responsible for all lesson plan & material preparation, exam writing, student ability assessments and coaching.
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EF English First
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Switzerland
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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English Second Language Teacher
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Jun 2016 - Jun 2017
• Teaching 3-17 year olds across 4 course levels. Responsible for all lesson planning and material production. • 'On Stage' Drama Camp Leader. • Mentoring new local teachers; course curriculum & facilities training, lesson planning guidance & observation feedback. • Teaching 3-17 year olds across 4 course levels. Responsible for all lesson planning and material production. • 'On Stage' Drama Camp Leader. • Mentoring new local teachers; course curriculum & facilities training, lesson planning guidance & observation feedback.
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NBCUniversal
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Freelance Programming Manager
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Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
• Managing the programme inventory and on-air scheduling strategies for international entertainment channels. • Managing the programme inventory and on-air scheduling strategies for international entertainment channels.
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Channel 5
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Ukraine
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Digital Channels - 5USA & 5* | Schedule Manager - Channel 5
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Jan 2013 - Jan 2015
• Head of digital entertainment channels 5* & 5USA, with sole responsibility of their long-term channel & content strategies and branding - managing a multi-million pound digital programming budget. • Schedule Manager for Channel 5. Working directly with Programme Director to increase advertising share & competitive content portfolio of our flagship channel. • Directly managed a team of 10 Programme Planners overseeing all training & development, regular performance reviews & recruitment. Show less
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Antenna TV
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United States
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Retail
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Freelance Programming Consultant - Antenna TV1 - Greece
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Sep 2012 - Dec 2012
• Consulting for Greece’s #1 terrestrial channel ANT1 based in Athens. • Advising the General Director of Broadcast on short & long term scheduling strategies, acquired content priorities & local own production format improvements to increase competitive market share. • Consulting for Greece’s #1 terrestrial channel ANT1 based in Athens. • Advising the General Director of Broadcast on short & long term scheduling strategies, acquired content priorities & local own production format improvements to increase competitive market share.
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Modern Times Group MTG
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Sweden
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Entertainment Providers
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100 - 200 Employee
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Programming Manager - Baltics - TV3, TV6, TV8, 3+
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Jun 2010 - Apr 2012
• Central control of 9 entertainment and news channels across Latvia, Lithuania & Estonia (TV3|TV6|TV8|3+). • Oversaw local programming team responsibilities & staffing requirements including training, development & recruitment. • Central control of 9 entertainment and news channels across Latvia, Lithuania & Estonia (TV3|TV6|TV8|3+). • Oversaw local programming team responsibilities & staffing requirements including training, development & recruitment.
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Sky
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France
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Wireless Services
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Senior Channel Scheduler
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May 2005 - Jun 2010
Responsible for Sky 1, 2 & 3's scheduling strategy and programming output. Featured in Broadcast Magazine 2008 as an 'Industry Hotshot' by the Director of Programmes; “Her passion for entertainment programming borders on an obsession. She is one of those rare people in telly who just eats, sleeps and breathes programming,” Responsible for Sky 1, 2 & 3's scheduling strategy and programming output. Featured in Broadcast Magazine 2008 as an 'Industry Hotshot' by the Director of Programmes; “Her passion for entertainment programming borders on an obsession. She is one of those rare people in telly who just eats, sleeps and breathes programming,”
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Education
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2000 - 2003
University of Gloucestershire
BA (Hons), Performance Art & Film Studies -
2016 - 2016
Regent's University London
Advanced TEFL, Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor -
2016 - 2016
University of Cambridge
T.K.T Module 3 & Young Learners, Elementary Education and Teaching -
2016 - 2016
elearneXpress
TEFL Basic & Intermediate, Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor -
1998 - 2000
Langley Park Sixth Form
A Levels, English Literature (British and Commonwealth) -
2016 -
UK-TEFL
Advanced UK-TEFL, Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor -
2005 - 2005
London Academy of Radio, Film & TV
Diploma, TV Presenting -
1994 - 1998
Langley Park School For Girls
GCSEs, GCSE
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