Gibber have been using drama to grab attention and stimulate minds of all ages, shapes and sizes in the UK since the late 90's. They connect with their audiences, building trust and delivering real change. Gibber communicate often challenging and always inspirational messages and concepts to a diverse demographic. Gibber works with businesses, schools and within the community delivering a range of innovative drama-based products. Gibber continually explore new ways of working and new ways to communicate, using drama and technology to empower and develop.
Working closely with the Artistic Directors and actors/facilitators I am responsible for creating bespoke choreography for use in their Theatre in Education performances and Corporate workshops. I have also contributed to the development of bespoke issue based workshops and scripted programs, administrated tours and worked alongside the directors to prepare proposals and tenders. This experience has given me an insight into the development of arts based educational programs for both government and private sectors. My duties have also included:• Choreography• Running auditions• Liaising with schools and locking in performances• Analysing data for evaluative purposes• Proof reading of tenders

Responsible for providing leadership, direction, training and management in the delivery, resourcing, and operations of the Client Services Team within Practitioner Education. This includes but is not limited to the management of the student life cycle from admission to graduation, student enquiries through AVANTI, Salesforce, the learning management system (CANVAS), and accountability for continuous improvement by planning, assessing, measuring support services efficiency and effectiveness, developing recommendations, and ensuring actions are implemented in line with the College’s strategic vision.Accountable for:- Leading, managing and developing diverse teams in a higher education student administration context - Providing a customer centric committed approach to quality service, customer care and effective customer liaisons- Managing compliance across a range of activities and processes relating to enrolments, student progress, graduation, appeals and grievances including record keeping and meeting regulatory requirements- Managing student administration database, electronic enrolment systems, spreadsheets and other technologies for streamlining student management- Developing and implementing new policies and practices to maximise student engagement and retention with an ability to work at operational and strategic level- Analytical and conceptual thought in the diagnosis of problems and in providing innovative, timely, relevant and practical solutions

Accountable for:• Organising the practicum training for students seeking admission to practice• Co-ordination of work placements in consultation with students and employers• Managing student enrolments, ensuring and modelling best practice• Ensuring delivery of an outstanding student experience for students on defined programmes• Achieving set quality and business targets with regards to meeting student needs and their required outcomes

In 2008 I was employed to design and lead a new level 3 Dance program in partnership with local provider Dance City. I remained in that Curriculum Leader post till I emigrated and was instrumental in the planning, implementation and development of the program throughout. Providing an outstanding student experience was my primary aim and this was dependent on strong working relationships and effective communications between students, staff and the wider college community being developed, shared and maintained. Successfully managing the student experience from enrolment to completion has been dependent on my ability to prioritize, to self-manage, to use my initiative and work effectively as part of a team. I have needed to multi task and work proficiently and flexibly in order to appropriately fulfill individual, course and college wide aims and objectives. In a highly pressured working environment I was able to manage my time effectively to ensure academic deadlines were met and professional standards were adhered to and maintained. Under my direction the course achieved success in excess of the national benchmarks every year, with progression to HE study laying at 95%.( over 80% progressing to top vocational schools such as Rambert, Trinity Laban, Northern School of Contemporary dance & LSCD) Accountable for:• Ensuring delivery of an outstanding learner experience for learners on defined programmes• Team leadership of programmes, achieving set quality and business targets whilst ensuring that the programmes are fully designed around the learner needs and their required outcomes• Designing, planning and implementing modern and flexible curriculum delivery for defined programs• Teaching and managing student learning, modelling best practice• Associated teaching and learning responsibilities including long and short term planning and assessment• Participation in sharing of best practice in teaching and learning across the curriculum area

Here I delivered across a variety of courses/levels and had continued success in each area. Most recently I taught across Level 2, Level 3 and BA(HONS) programs delivering practical modules in Choreography, Musical Theatre, Contemporary Dance and Physical Theatre alongside theoretical classes in Historical Context, Business, Critical Theory and Modern Dance. I was responsible for the smooth running, management and implementation of the student experience . Planning and developing a modern, flexible curriculum alongside developing expert students and promoting high levels of achievement, attainment, outcomes and progression was dependent on my ability to prioritize, self manage and work effectively as part of a collaborative team. My approach as a teacher was always student centred with the aim being to develop and autonomous learners who could think objectively, work independently and both reach and maximise their potential. Fostering and developing the skills of the individual was my primary aim. Accountable for:• Delivery of an outstanding learner experience across a range of contexts• Planning and implementing modern and flexible curriculum delivery• Teaching and managing student learning within one or more curriculum areas, modelling best practice• Associated teaching and learning responsibilities including short and long term planning and assessment• Participating in sharing of best practice in teaching and learning• Meeting set quality and business targets• Implement assessment approaches that meet requirements of internal and external agencies• Promoting high levels of achievement, learner outcomes and progression• Carrying out internal verification and moderation• Carefully tracking and monitoring leaner attainment and achievement

Extensive range of school, community and performance work with young people, senior citizens and adults with learning, behavioural and physical disabilities.

Working in collaboration with the Heads of the Performing Arts Department I was responsible for the planning and facilitating of after school and extra curricula dance activities and workshops.

Working closely with the Curriculum Leader I was responsible for the planning, facilitating and assessment of Level 3 students across a wide range of disciplines including Musical Theatre, Contemporary & Jazz Dance.

Responsible for the planning, facilitating and delivering of drama programs for young adults with learning, behavioural and physical disabilities.

Responsible for the planning, facilitating and delivery of weekly sessions and individual workshops with young people (ages 3-11) and adults with learning and physical disabilities.

Responsible for the planning, facilitating and delivery of weekly creative and contemporary dance sessions/workshops for young people (ages 3-11) culminating in termly performances through a newly established DanceLink program.