Dauda Ladejobi Email & Phone Number

London, England, United Kingdom

I've been entrusted with the responsibility of devising and overseeing youth projects for a variety of organisations. ● Devising projects● Setting outcomes● Hiring and managing facilitators● Diary and time management● Digital and Print media production● Workshop facilitation● Client and participant management● Project evaluation● Reporting● Funding (applying and management)● safeguarding Barking Idols (2023 - 2024)A reimagining… Show more I've been entrusted with the responsibility of devising and overseeing youth projects for a variety of organisations. ● Devising projects● Setting outcomes● Hiring and managing facilitators● Diary and time management● Digital and Print media production● Workshop facilitation● Client and participant management● Project evaluation● Reporting● Funding (applying and management)● safeguarding Barking Idols (2023 - 2024)A reimagining of the local history taking in account of how local people relate to this history and see themselves within this.Speak Up (2020 - 2023)A dedicated platform for young Black men between the ages of 13-21 (extending to 25 for those with SEND needs) utilising the arts as a medium for open dialogues about mental health.The Take Over (2018 - 2019)Designed for youths aged 13 to 18 keen on honing their creative prowess and community engagement, this initiative primarily spotlighted performance and production management. Show less

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Workshop Facilitator Over the years, I've directed and contributed to an array of creative workshops addressing unique community challenges, especially emphasising youth empowerment. My expertise has been in guiding young individuals to craft compelling shows, presentations, and express themselves through drama and spoken word. Leading workshops covering drama, music and spoken word, using these as vehicles to achieve the intended outcomes. working with schools, community groups, theatres… Show more Workshop Facilitator Over the years, I've directed and contributed to an array of creative workshops addressing unique community challenges, especially emphasising youth empowerment. My expertise has been in guiding young individuals to craft compelling shows, presentations, and express themselves through drama and spoken word. Leading workshops covering drama, music and spoken word, using these as vehicles to achieve the intended outcomes. working with schools, community groups, theatres and local authorities in various capacities covering a multitude of needs and abilities. ● Planning workshops● safeguarding● content creation● Time management● Reporting/feedback● Ensuring outcomes Polka Theatre's Home Ed Program (Feb 2022 - March 2023)In this extension of my peer educator role, I spearheaded the Home Ed program at the distinguished Polka Theatre, the UK's oldest youth theatre. .Studio 3 Arts' Big Deal (Sept 2022 - March 2023)I co-led this initiative, teaching drama and spoken word to a versatile age group ranging from 6-18 split into 3 groups. Show less

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Throughout my journey as a spoken word artist, I've been entrusted with commissions to either craft unique pieces or collaborate on multidimensional projects. My poetic expressions predominantly delve into social and cultural themes, exploring the intricate threads that bind us as a collective humanity. Renowned stages such as the Roundhouse, Barbican, and Sadler's Wells have reverberated with my verses, reflecting the depth and breadth of my work.In addition to my live performances… Show more Throughout my journey as a spoken word artist, I've been entrusted with commissions to either craft unique pieces or collaborate on multidimensional projects. My poetic expressions predominantly delve into social and cultural themes, exploring the intricate threads that bind us as a collective humanity. Renowned stages such as the Roundhouse, Barbican, and Sadler's Wells have reverberated with my verses, reflecting the depth and breadth of my work.In addition to my live performances, esteemed organizations like Walthamstow Council, Apples and Snakes, Boat Poets, and the Faith and Belief Forum have sought out my expertise.Beyond individual commissions, my influence extends to educational domains. I have been instrumental in the conceptualization and creation of four national learning resources:Department of Levelling Up and UP Projects: A tribute to the Windrush generation, capturing their resilience and contribution.A New Direction & LMA for Jessica and Eric Huntley: A curated resource celebrating the legacies of these iconic figures.Thames Festival Trust: A comprehensive exploration detailing the historical significance of Barking and the meandering River Lea.Climate Change Initiative: A pioneering resource designed to invigorate teaching methodologies, equipping educators with innovative approaches to discuss the pressing issue of climate change.Each of these projects has underscored my commitment to intertwining art with education, striving for a richer, interconnected understanding of our shared histories and futures. Show less