Information About Nichola - Belfast teacher -

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Personal Description:

I am an actor, singer and dancer who lectures and course coordinates in a Further and Higher Education College in Belfast. My experience as an actor covers Theatre, Film and TV, Radio and Musical Theatre. I am also a qualified Drama and Performing Arts teacher with experience teaching English, English Literature Music, History and RE. My motto as an educator is 'All can' meaning that I truly believe we all can learn and achieve with some guidance, hard work and a good cup of tea. I have experience teaching pupils aged between 7 and 19. I am available for music instruction in LAMDA (Acting solo) LCM (Classical Singing, Musical Theatre) and Trintity. I also examine for CCEA and LCM giving me an insight into the requirements of achieving the top grades. However as a teacher I strive to not only have my pupils achieve examinations but to also grow in confidence and develop a love for learning that will last a lifetime. My passion and enthusiasm for my subjects are obvious and I continue my training with regular CPD. I am first aid trained, have a Level 5 diploma in teaching learners with specific learning difficulties, experience teaching pupils with a wide range of special educational needs and also am fully DBS checked.

Teaching Experience:

My teaching experience spans from Primary to Degree level. I have taught in both Specialist Performing Arts/Drama Schools, State Schools (Grammar and Secondary) and also Further and Higher Education Colleges. I am comfortable teach those with Special Educational needs including dyslexia, ADD/ADHD, ASD. My experience as an examiner (GCSE/Level 2 Drama, English Literature, A-Level/Level 3 Drama, English Literature, Performing Arts, LCM) has given me a rare insight into the examination process enabling me to prepare students efficiently in exam technique. I also have assisted students in audition technique and helped gain entry for various top performing arts schools including Arts Ed, Mountview, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, Performers Preparation Academy and Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts.

Teaching Approach:

My teaching approach is very student centered and dependent on the needs of the student. I am energetic, focused but (according to some) ‘still able to have a laugh’. As I still active in the industry I am very up to date in industry standards and techniques.