David Tucker crashtheatre1000@yahoo.co.uk

01934 641952 / 07788150217 | Flat 3, 34, Clarence Road South, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset BS23 4BW

PERSONAL STATEMENT As an experienced educator, theatre practitioner and subject manager my knowledge and abilities could help your students achieve their goals. My innovative approach which places student creativity and personal development squarely at the centre of a successful pedagogy and practice and my meticulous preparation and engaging and methodical presentation of ideas will help students to realise their greatest resource; themselves, giving them the self-belief and confidence to make the sound academic and life choices necessary for happy, balanced and successful careers in the field of their choice. KEY SKILLS Technical Skills Excellent classroom/studio management Management and implementation of pastoral initiatives Assessment design and implementation across a range of programmes, KS3, KS4, GCSE, A Level (Drama, Theatre studies, English literature) and Undergraduate Levels 4 and 5. Effective and timely management of budgets, staff and timetables Management, design and implementation of quality control initiatives Teaching consistently graded at Level 1 or 2 Programme (Curriculum) design, modification and planning Design and management of the professional and educational interrelationship with organisations such as the BBC, ITV, Splice Films, Wrights & Sights and others. Digital editing, Desktop publishing and familiarity with Office packages Professional playwriting and performance Stage management and technical theatre including lighting and sound design Personal Skills Listening Motivating Problem solving Recognising the value of others QUALIFICATIONS, CERTIFICATES & MEMBERSHIPS M.A Performance Research B.A (Hons) Drama 2:1 P.G.C.E English (Secondary) GCSE Advanced Levels: Psychology C, English Literature A GCSE Ordinary Levels: English Literature A, Mathematics C IFL-Fellow UCU EDUCATION 2008-10 Bristol University, Cannock's Close, Bristol 1996-7 University of the West of England, Redland, Bristol 1993-96 York St. John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York 1992-1993 Weston College, Somerset

1989-1990 Actors Studio (TVI) L.A EMPLOYMENT Course Leader-FdA Performing Arts Weston College, Knightstone road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 2AL Jan 2001-April 2010 Weston College offers a wide range of programmes at all levels up to and including Foundation degrees in conjunction with a number of regional universities. My role has been the development, management and delivery of higher education provision within the performing arts (Acting). Key Achievements:

• Building and fostering the growth of the programme from 12 students in 2001 to what is today an oversubscribed course that competes alongside BA programmes as a training of choice for undergraduates by virtue of its reputation.

• Inspiring and supporting undergraduates vocationally, academically and spiritually to achieve their life aims.

• Instilling a positive work ethic and 'can-do' attitude that has predicated the professional success of graduates.

• Cultivating a diverse team of staff and specialists who have developed their careers positively due in part to my influence.

• Leading and teaching by positive example. Head of Drama Admiral Lord Nelson School, Dundas Lane, Portsmouth, PO3 5 XT Sept 1999-Jan 2001 ALNS is an 11-16 Business and Enterprise Community college. I was employed as the Head of Drama and responsible for teaching across the curriculum from years 7 to 11 and for managing two members of staff who taught across the departments of English and Drama. I was also a Year 10 tutor and an assistant to the teacher responsible for work based learning. Key Achievements:

• Pastoral care and interactivity in the role of tutor. • Developing the subject area in terms of pedagogy and assessment • Creating a more structured format for teaching within the subject area to

include the study of practitioners at GCSE. • Presenting Brecht's 'The Good Person of Schzechuan' in an 'all-age' school

production for an audience of surprised but very proud and happy parents. Teacher of Drama & English Shaftesbury School, Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 8ER Sept 1997-Sept 1999 Shaftesbury School is an 11-18 Voluntary Controlled school for approximately 1000 students. I was employed as teacher of Drama and English and responsible for teaching across the curriculum from years 9 to 13 in both subjects. I was also a Year 9/10 tutor and part of an additional year 11 pastoral/academic support programme for students with emotional difficulties. Key Achievements:

• Pastoral care and interactivity in the role of tutor • My contribution to morale on a week long, rainy extra-curricular

camping trip to the Isles of Scilly for 60 students • Any contribution I made to the success of a wonderful school, staff and

student body as an NQT.

Performing Artist Self-employed June 1984- Feb 1992 I was employed by a multitude of companies and organisations both in the U.K and U.S.A both in film and television but predominantly on the stage. Soldier MOD Jan 1977- June 1983 I served in a number of regimental and extra-regimental functions in the U.K, B.A.O.R and N.I predominantly in an infantry role. RESEARCH AREAS: Truth and Authenticity in Performance Verbatim, Documentary and Autobiographical Theatre The Body in Performance The Landscape as Performance PERSONAL INTERESTS: Nature and Walking/Camping History Poetry, particularly the American Confessional Poets European Cinema Biography Motorcycling Birmingham City Football REFEREE'S Dr Paul Phillips, Principal, Weston College, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 2AL 01934 411411 Dr. Katja Krebs, Lecturer, University of Bristol, Cantocks Close, Bristol BS8 1UP 0117 9545481