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Personal Message

I teach a wide range of Speech and Drama subjects to a wide range of people, from youngsters taking graded Speech and Drama examinations to professionals wanting help with presentation skills. I don't deal with pathological speech problems, which need to be referred to a Speech and Language Therapist, but anything else to do with speech and verbal communication, "elocution", voice (not singing), or drama (graded examinations in acting, mime, improvisation, speaking verse and prose, reading for performance, etc) comes within my field. If you're not sure if your requirement is covered here please contact me to find out. If I can't help I may be able to put you in touch with someone who can.

Interview

Which subject(s) do you teach?
Speech/voice, Drama, Communication/presentation skills, public speaking, interview skills, pronunciation coaching for non-native speakers of English. Preparation for graded Speech and Drama examinations of the London Academy of Music and Drama (LAMDA) and RADA Shakespeare certificates. LAMDA also offers examinations in Spoken English and Public Speaking.

Tell me about your qualifications.
I hold the Licenciate Teaching Diploma of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).

What kind of experience do you have?
Please click on my uploaded guidance document, which includes my CV (below).

How much do you charge?
One free consultation lesson of up to 30 mins duration without any obligation to proceed. Lessons are then charged at £35 per hour, but there may be special arrangements for shared lessons. Please see my uploaded guidance document file below. Charities and "not for profit" organisations may be offered a small discount. Contact me for further details.

Where do you teach?
My private students come to my home. I am sometimes willing to travel to a student's place of work if their employer is paying for their lessons or to teach staff or students in a group seminar. Group seminar fees are available on application.

When are you available?
Times of lessons are by mutual arrangement on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays between 2 and 7PM. I will supply a list of currently available lesson slots on application.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
Any age, both children and adults. LAMDA and RADA grades as below.

Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
All Speech and Drama LAMDA examination grades from entry to Grade 8 (Gold) and RADA Shakespeare Certificates (post 16 only), bronze, silver and gold. LAMDA grades 6, 7 and 8 qualify for UCAS points. For further information see the LAMDA Examinations website: www.lamda.org.uk/exams/index.htm . Further information on RADA Shakespeare Certificates is available from: http://www.rada.ac.uk/education-and-outreach/rada-certificates .

Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
Yes

Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.
It is not possible to teach voice, speech or acting subjects online. I'm afraid I'm very "hands on". "Online" help for essay writing/proof reading will be via e-mail.

Do you belong to any professional organisations?
The Society of Teachers of Speech and Drama, Voice Care Network UK (approved VCN Voice Tutor), The British Voice Association,The LAMDA Teachers Association, Toastmasters International Speakers Clubs (Advanced Communicator, Bronze and Competent Leader Awards).

Where and with whom did you train?
With a qualified private LAMDA teacher.

Tell me about some of your current students.
I usually have approximately 15-25 private students during the term. Approximately half of these will be preparing for the LAMDA or RADA examinations or auditions for drama school, National Youth Theatre, etc. The rest come for various reasons to do with voice and speech or presentation/communication skills and public speaking. I have recently taught three BBC South Today news reporters, several freelance broadcast journalists and presenters, a lay preacher, a curate, several business people, trainee teachers, an author wishing to gain speaking skills in order to promote her book and one or two models and background artists wishing to break into acting. I often coach non-native speakers of English to improve their pronunciation and people lacking public speaking experience who have such daunting prospects as wedding speeches, etc, looming large. My students are all ages and from all backgrounds.

Do you have a personal message for students?
You can see that I offer a wide range of training in communication skills and drama. If your situation is not mentioned here please contact me to see if I can help. You will find much more information on my website.