Curriculum Vitae

Emma Hughes

Email: emmahughes7@hotmail.co.uk

D.O.B 07/06/1987

CRB Checked

Qualifications and Training

 2003 - 2006       Diploma – Performing Arts

                           Italia Conti Academy of Performing Arts course covered all aspects of

                           Performing Arts and Anatomy.  

                                      

Hobbies and Interests

  Dancing, Singing, Acting, Theatre, Sports, Cinema, Keeping Fit, Having Fun!

Teaching Experience

2009 – TO  Level 3 Sports Coach/Dance Coordinator – Hamble SSP

DATE   Employed by Hamble Community Sports College coordinating schools across the Hamble school sports partnership.  My role is to ensure that the students and community are offered a high level of dance across the curriculum and outside with me delivering various dance workshops linking them with subjects being taught within the curriculum.  I have the ability to apply for funding and grants from various national governing bodies involving writing vital proposals, which enable the partnership to offer projects to the schools which I devise, structure and deliver. I am able to offer inset training to teachers on techniques of delivering dance, choreography and lesson structure.  Please see below a list of the various projects which I have delivered and devised over the past year and continue to successfully run across the partnership.

2008 – TO Dance & Drama Tutor – Centrestage & Laura Dunkley School of Performing Arts

DATE   Drama classes teaching a variety of ages, including confidence and team   

building exercises, preparing students for auditions and performances.

Important to ensure each week students are inspired and motivated.  Preparing students for ISTD & RAD ballet, modern and jazz exams ensuring their level of technique and performance is of an exceptional standard.

2008 – TO Teacher - Dance 

DATE   I have set up Funky Munkeys a Parent and Toddlers dance group which is currently running in Leisure Centre’s. This encourages toddler’s communication skills and first musical steps.  This involves organizing classes, engaging the children, keeping their attention on the class and most important making sure they are all enjoying themselves.  

2007 – TO Manic Stage Productions – Dance & Drama

DATE         Teacher of after school Drama and Dance clubs for children age 5 –11. 

                  This involves organizing classes, choreographing routines,teaching both groups and one on one lessons. Directing           performances and putting shows together and also managing the budget.  I have made the school a real success with a highly regarded reputation within the local area.  Many of the children have reached a very high standard and are taking Drama a lot more seriously.

2007 – TO Workshop leader – Portsmouth City Council 

DATE   Employed by a number of inner city schools to run Dance and Drama workshops to work with pupils and the public.  I successfully use music, dance, drama and creative writing to address the issues of teamwork, cooperation and respect for different views. 

2008 – TO Early Stages Teacher of Singing, Dance & Drama - STAGECOACH

2010  Introduce younger students to performing arts.  Teaching them communication

                  and social skills.  Improving their confidence and ability to use their imagination.

        

 2008 – TO Dance, Drama & Sports – Funky Munkeys

 2010    Using my Funky Munkey syllabus in Sherbourne House School Chandlers Ford.Tutoring Nursery and Reception children, encouraging    communication skills, musical rhythm, coordination and having fun.  Working within a large team at the school.          

                         

 2008 – TO Drama Tutor – Helen O’Grady Drama Academy 

 2010    Employed by this prestigious academy to teach children throughout the county   

             a set syllabus and preparing them for productions at The Theatre Royal Winchester.  Underwent extensive training learning new skills    and technique to use with the children.

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2008 – TO Singing Tutor – Claire Goodwin Theatre Arts School

2009   Working with young adults and children, improving their technique,             

ensuring they are using their voices correctly, confidence building and team 

work, learning various harmonies from popular musicals and using an extensive

repertoire to broaden their knowledge.  Ensuring they enjoy themselves and return each week.

 2008 – TO Teacher – ISTD Tap & RAD Ballet

 2009          Ballet and Tap classes for all ages from 6 to 12 at Bute House Preparatory 

             School London, teaching RAD and ISTD grade work preparing the children for

             exams.   

2006 - 2009

Trinity Studios – Teacher of Dance, Drama, Musical Theatre and Singing  My job was to ensure pupils were given the highest level of training possible.  Working with pupils on a one to one basis, helping them gain confidence in all aspects of performing, key parts of this job were working as part of a team and responsibilities of finance and security of studio.

Other Qualifications

2003 2003 2005 2010 2010

GCSEs Drama Grade A Nine other GCSE Passes Including Math’s and English LAMDA Drama Exam Grade 7 Honours AS Drama Grade B British Red Cross First Aid Certificate CRB checked Dance Links Teacher Training A residential intensive teacher training course informing you of vital techniques when training.  To complete the course I had to show evidence of 100 hours of teaching done myself. Full UK Driving License Testimonials “A very inspiring teacher who is able to engage pupils of all abilities” – Head  Teacher “A most expressive and enjoyable performance.” – Helen Green, Examiner ISTD  “Having Emma work with us has widened our repertoire of physical activity and promoted a ‘can do’ attitude in puils and adults alike.” – Kate Timaeus Head Teacher