Alison Hinds
Summary
A graduate of the London Academy and Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) and the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, I have pioneered highly successful theatre education departments, delivering exemplary teaching and leadership at institutions in London, Milan and Barcelona, and across a diversity of digital learning environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Minerva Tutors
London
04.2024 - Current
- Responsibility for learning progress in Theatre, English Language and English Literature, at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5.
- Curriculum creation. Assessment reporting. Examination preparation.
Teacher of Drama
Swans International School
Spain
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Curriculum planning and delivery at Key Stages 3 and 4
- GCSE examination preparation.
Director of Theatre. SENDCO. Teacher of English
The International School of Catalunya
Spain
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Responsibility for Theatre curriculum design at Key Stage 3, and 4
- Accountability for Key Stage 3, and 4 attainment, including GCSE examination outcomes
- Director of whole school production projects
- Describing and co-ordinating provision for SEND students
- Responsibility for the university application process.
Lead Teacher of English
MYES
Monza
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Providing learning courses to facilitate a full range of English language qualifications
- Examination preparation
- Event management.
Director of Theatre and English Language Acquisition. Teacher of English
The International School of Monza
Monza
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Responsibility for curriculum design at Key Stage 2, 3, and 4
- Accountability for ELA and Drama MYP attainment outcomes
- Director of whole school production projects
- Community Project supervisor
- Personal Project mentor
- Budget management.
Lead Teacher of English
The Cambridge Centre
Toulouse
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Providing learning courses to facilitate a full range of Cambridge English qualifications
- Examination preparation.
Head of Drama
Christ's College Finchley
London
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Founder of the Department of Theatre
- Responsibility for curriculum construction at Key Stage 3 and 4
- Accountability for Key Stage 3, and 4 attainment, including GCSE examination outcomes
- Director of whole school production projects
- Teacher training provider
- Staff performance appraisal and professional development
- Budget management.
Head of Drama
Hampstead School
London
01.2005 - 01.2011
- Responsibility for curriculum design at Key Stage 3, 4, and 5
- Accountability for Key Stage 3, 4, and 5 attainment, including GCSE, A Level and BTEC examination outcomes
- Lead Internal Verifier for the Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Diploma Certificate in Performing Arts
- Director of whole school production projects
- Teacher training provider
- Staff performance appraisal
- Budget management.
Administrator
Bridgepoint Capital
London
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Managerial responsibility for Front of House services within a European private equity firm
- Budget management
- Event management.
Education Assistant
Linden Lodge School for the blind and visually impaired
London
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Responsibility for the implementation of individualised education programmes and progress reporting
- Facilitation of community living skills
- Teaching of sensory-based movement and performance arts.
Education Assistant
Sybil Elgar School for young people with Autism
London
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Responsibility for the implementation of individualised education programmes and progress reporting
- Facilitation of community living skills
- Teaching of sensory-based movement and performance arts.
Associate Examiner: GCSE English Language
Assessment and Qualifications Alliance
Current
- The assessment and data reporting of the GCSE English Language qualification.
Lead Practitioner: Acting
Act Attack
Current
- Providing original programmes of Acting, incorporating acting technique, voice, movement, textual analysis and rehearsal practice
- Delivering intensive bespoke instruction to actors engaged in professional training.
Teacher of English Language, English Literature, English Language Acquisition, Humanities, SMSC, Sociology
Tute Education Limited
Current
- Responsibility for learning progress at Key Stage 3, and 4
- Examination preparation
- Progress reporting
- Digital content creation.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Education: Theatre -
The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
BA Hons: Professional Acting -
The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
Skills
- Leadership
- Curriculum design
- Quality Assurance
- Computer Skills
- IEP planning
- Data Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Student Engagement
- Public Speaking
- Learning Strategies
- Differentiated Instruction
- Cognitive and behavioral development
- Project-based learning
- Interactive teaching and learning
- Special Education
- Subject matter expertise
- Behavior Management
- Technology Integration
References
- Samson Olusanya, Headteacher, so@ccfplus.com
- Rob Hughes, Director, rob.hughes@tute.coms
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Associate Examiner: GCSE English Language
Assessment and Qualifications Alliance
Current
Lead Practitioner: Acting
Act Attack
Current
Teacher of English Language, English Literature, English Language Acquisition, Humanities, SMSC, Sociology
Tute Education Limited
Current
Teacher
Minerva Tutors
04.2024 - Current
Teacher of Drama
Swans International School
01.2022 - 01.2022
Director of Theatre. SENDCO. Teacher of English
The International School of Catalunya
01.2020 - 01.2021
Lead Teacher of English
MYES
01.2019 - 01.2020
Director of Theatre and English Language Acquisition. Teacher of English
The International School of Monza
01.2017 - 01.2019
Lead Teacher of English
The Cambridge Centre
01.2016 - 01.2017
Head of Drama
Christ's College Finchley
01.2011 - 01.2015
Head of Drama
Hampstead School
01.2005 - 01.2011
Administrator
Bridgepoint Capital
01.2004 - 01.2005
Education Assistant
Linden Lodge School for the blind and visually impaired
01.2000 - 01.2002
Education Assistant
Sybil Elgar School for young people with Autism
01.1998 - 01.2000
Postgraduate Certificate in Education: Theatre -
The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
BA Hons: Professional Acting -
The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
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