My CV.......So far!!

Curriculum Vitae – Victoria Stretton
Summary

Proven strengths in leadership and management. Working alongside the Managing Directors to develop successful full time performing arts college and dance school

Part of a management team gaining recognition for the quality of the training offered


o Grade 1 Outstanding – Adult Learning Inspectorate - April 2006

o Beacon Award – Quality Improvement Agency - November 2006

o Investors in People – December 2006

14 years experience within education

o Proven strengths in curriculum development, Qualification structuring and delivery

o Timetable management

o Leadership and motivation

o Course Coordinator for the Foundation Degree Musical Theatre ( Performance)

o Module leader – Professional Studies 5 FDA Making Musical Theatre Today BA

o 10 years Assessor and 6 years Internal Verification experience and the teaching of students from 3 years to professionals in a number of subject areas from Performing Arts and Musical Theatre through to Sports and Recreation.

 Extensive experience of the Performing Arts as a performer, choreographer, director, assistant producer and stage manager



Experience:


Management

I moved into management as a recognition of my leadership skills and my ability to take responsibility. Due to the nature and size of the company I have had the privilege of progressing and developing my responsibilities in all areas of management, not only specialising in specific fields but growing and expanding as the courses and business have developed. I lead a strong motivated and dedicated team of core staff who continually drive our courses forward building on the success and strengths of the training. In recent years this has been commended externally through ALI inspection, and Investors in People

Responsibilities include:

 Course management

o Curriculum development and review of all courses offered

o Qualification set up and design from level 1 through to level 4 - including NVQ Arts Development and Teaching, Activity Leadership, Apprenticeship in Achieving Sporting Excellence, Conduct Coaching, CYQ Exercise to Music, Gym Instruction, BTEC Sports performance and the Reynolds Performing Arts Diploma

o Communicating with governing bodies and external verifiers to ensure standards are achieved and maintained

o Processing approvals for new qualifications

o Assessing and internally verifying a full range of qualifications

o Staff support and guidance

o Timetable allocation and design

o Recruitment, selection, allocation and development of staff

o Appraisal of staff

o Production management

o Feedback, review, welfare and support of learners. Marking progress against Individual Learning Plans and incorporating teacher feedback. Empowering learners and making them take responsibility for progression, entry into employment and further educational needs.

o Finance: Processing staff and learner payments, invoicing and communicating payment issues



 Quality Improvement

o Part of the management team who designed present quality systems including the Operations Manual, SPoT (Student Progress online Tracker), Project Manager and the continuous improvement and development of computerised systems

o Responsible for the review and audit of college systems from “ New Starts” and audition procedures through to the exit programme and follow up

o Formulating and creating new processes in accordance with performance criteria and need – ensuring continuous improvement of quality and business progression in line with strategic plans

o Formal and informal review of systems and development

o Self Assessment Reporting, Development Planning Quality Improvement planning and review.

Teaching



Throughout my employment I have experienced a wide and varied range of teaching opportunities, teaching students from 3 years to professional levels. I have been responsible for the delivery of qualifications from level 1 through to level 4 with exceptional achievement and progression of learners within the work based learning environment. I believe in creating a positive, motivated, nurturing environment for students to thrive and develop.

 Teaching experience



Trinity College of Music 2007-present

§ Course Coordinator for the Foundation Degree in Musical Theatre level 4-5, Part of the development team for the qualification.

§ Course Liason BA Musical Theatre Musical Theatre (Performance)

§ Professional Studies 5 Module Leader. Making Musical Theatre Today Module Leader  BA MT

§ Dance Tutor FDA and BA Courses

Reynolds Performing Arts 1997-present

§ Delivery of NVQ qualifications including: Activity Leadership level 2, Conduct Coaching level 2, AASE level 3, Arts Development and Teaching level 3 ISTD Vocational Examinations up to level 4.( all externally assessed to high standards)

§ Performance Coordinator FDA Projects.

§ Teacher of classes in all subject areas specialising in all dance styles

Italia Conti Academy 1997

§ Tap and Jazz – Dept. teacher for Derek Hartley

Mountview 1997

§ Tap teacher – Dept. teacher for Derek Hartley

Kay School of Dancing 1997-1998

§ Syllabus Tap, Modern and Ballet teacher

Bedford School of Dance and Drama 1997

§ Syllabus Modern Teacher- maternity cover for one term

Grayston’s Theatre School 1996-1999

§ Dance teacher and production coordinator

The North London Dance Studios 1997-1999

§ Jazz and Tap tutor to full time students

The Dance Studio 1995-1999

§ ISTD Modern, Tap and Ballet leading to examinations. Free Jazz and Musical Theatre



Production/Performance

 Coordination of small and large scale productions – including managing budgets, liaising with teaching teams and meeting all production needs

 Booking theatres, managing performance diary’s including schools tours, gaining performance rights, tickets sales and coordinating technical production requirements

 Stage management

 Choreography for many small and large scale productions and showcases

 Performance experience numerous and various from pantomime, musical theatre to commercial dance.

 Productions include: A Chorus Line, Smokey Joes Cafe, Pippin, Sweet Charity, Little Shop of Horrors, Joseph, Stepping Out,, Springboard, A Hollywood Party, Oklahoma, Variety performances, Corporate Events.

Education


Continuous study and development within my role as Operations Manager for The Reynolds Group to enable me to perform, manage and excel in all areas of my employment

Greenwich University 1999

The North London Dance Studio 1995-1997

Dame Alice Owens Secondary School 1990-1995

Qualifications

V1 Internal Verifiers Qualification

D32/D33 Assessors Qualification

ISTD Modern Theatre Associate

ISTD Tap Associate

ISTD Ballet Associate

ISTD Advanced Modern, Honors

ISTD Advanced Tap, Honors

ISTD Intermediate Ballet,

RAD Intermediate Ballet

ISTD Intermediate National


Interests

Management and business, all challenges, musical theatre, skiing, playing the Flute and Piano and spending time with my children.