CV (updated)

Here is my updated CV with many changes made! I have learnt so much by picking apart my CV and also comparing my own to others online. I understand a lot comes down to personal opinion but there are lots of small changes that can be made which will make a huge difference when trying to impress potential employers.

LUCY CALVERT

Personal details
(I have deleted these for the purpose of the blog as it is personal information)

Employment

2004 – 2014: Worked professionally as an actress and dancer.
Performed in West End theatres and toured the UK and America in various shows. Worked in film and TV. Professional acting CV can be emailed if needed.

August 2015 - Present: Teacher at 'Centre Stage School Of The Arts' Singapore
Centre Stage is a Performing Arts school for children aged 6 months to 18 years. It is an international school catering mainly for the expat community of Singapore. The role entails:
Teaching Musical Theatre to high potential 8-13 year olds.
Creating scripts and directing productions for public performance.
Teaching weekly Acting classes to 13-15 year olds.
Trinity speech and drama teacher for Marlborough College in Malaysia. Preparing children for exams.
Creative drama teacher for a local international special needs school.
Creating weekly lesson plans.
Regular progress reports for parents and individual development plans.

October 2014 - July 2015: Teacher at ‘The Complete Works school'
TCW is an independent school, which caters for challenging teenagers that have been excluded from mainstream education. The role entails:
GCSE English Language teacher.
Creating the English Language curriculum for the school.
Developing lesson plans on a weekly basis to ensure we are covering curriculum.
Teach One-to-One lessons in Religious Studies and History.
Facilitating group sessions and One-to-One lessons for 13-16 year olds.
Leading meetings for students with social services and child psychologists.
Host parents meetings to review children’s development.
Provide career advice for student’s futures.
Supporting and mentoring a number of students One-to-One.
Provide extra support for students with ADHD and Autism.


September 2014 - April 2015: Teacher at ‘Stagecoach Performing Arts School’
I trained professionally at Laine Theatre Arts and am a qualified drama and dance teacher. My Stagecoach role involves:
Teaching singing and drama lessons.
Producing and directing school shows in local theatres.
Creating development plans for the children.
Submit and coach children for exams.

June 2014 – October 2014: Team Leader with The Princes Trust and CXK
Lead groups of up to 15 teenagers for projects which take place during school holidays.
Attend residential activity programmes with the teenagers to help build team work.
Work One-to-One on setting goals and giving career advice.
Create projects in local communities to raise money for chosen charities.
Organise events with no funding, obtaining support from local businesses in the area.

September 2013 - October 2014: Teaching Assistant at Fossdene Primary School
Full time position teaching year 2 and year 4.
Planned lessons.
Led P.E and drama lessons.
Worked One-to-One with Autistic children and children with ADHD.
Taught small group sessions in phonics.
Created an after school dance club teaching 5-7 year olds. Planned and produced performances for parents.

2012 - 2013: Teaching assistant for Protocol teaching agency
Worked in various schools across London.
Assisted the teacher with lessons and worked One-to-One with children in English and Maths.
Worked One-to-One with children with special needs.

2010 – 2012:  Sales and Promo Executive at Ann Savva Promotions        
Worked in promotions and sales team for Ann Savva Promotions at the O2 Arena, London.
Work involved a brand ambassador role in the VIP areas promoting upgrades and marketing upcoming events.

2010 – 2012: Sales & Marketing Executive at Sense Marketing and Ngage Marketing    
Activated sales and marketing campaigns across various brands within the portfolio.
Planned events promoting and selling key products.
Led team of promotional staff and was key point of contact with the client.
Major campaigns include Vitamin Water for the London Olympics.
Planned and implemented free events for the public at the Duke Of York square in Chelsea.

I also constantly take workshops and summer schools at various dance schools across the UK. I run a week of classes in all disciplines usually resulting in a performance for parents.

Education/Professional training

2004 – 2007: Laine Theatre Arts, London
National Trinity Diploma in Musical Theatre
National Diploma in Drama
FDI teaching qualifications in Drama and Dance
Head Girl
Valerie King Drama Award

1999 – 2004: Westholme Upper School, Lancashire, England
GCSEs - 10 A*-B
Victor Ludorum physical education award

Interests & Other Skills
I have a passion for sports and from a young age have competed at a high level in netball, hockey and athletics. I have also coached primary school netball teams. I am an active member of the gym. Health and wellness are very important to me.
I am a keen traveller having back packed around the world on my own.
I am emergency first aid trained.
Estill voice training levels 1&2.
I have completed a TEFL course and am currently finishing the online assignments.