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I have over a decade's experience working with young people and adults in film, drama and English (language and literature). After 9 years in China I am am comfortable working with people across different cultures 我也能说中文！

Availability: Flexible

Willing to travel: 5 miles

Tutoring Experience:

TERRA INCOGNITA ARTS Glasgow Workshop Assistant June 2018 – Present Supporting delivery of drama workshops with Syrian adults. Responsible for logistics of workshops including welcoming new participants, liaising with venue, assisting with lunch arrangements. Supporting participants to share their personal stories and journeys. LICKETYSPIT THEATRE COMPANY Glasgow/ Edinburgh Actor-Pedagogue April 2018 – Present Delivery of intergenerational drama workshops in communities and schools. Preparation, cooking and serving lunch and breakfast at sessions. Participation in project administration: planning, development and evaluation. FREELANCE DRAMA TEACHING Beijing Drama/ kindergarten teaching Jan 2009 – Sep 2017 Led arts, crafts and drama workshops for ages 3 and up. Created teacher training plans for drama-in-classroom initiatives. Facilitated peer-led devised theatre productions. Designed year-long drama curriculum for different age levels. Created tailored lesson plans, adapted stories for stage. SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL - VOMO PROJECT Scottish Borders Arts Leader/ Filmmaker/ Youth Support April 2007- Aug 2008 Supervised and supported vulnerable young people on film shoots. Provided training on editing programmes and basic DV shooting techniques. Facilitated weekly workshops, including scripting, drawing storyboards, acting, movement and sound exercises. Organised large sale youth arts events across the region incl. liaising with venues, coordinating travel and catering, and leading a team of 10 to deliver workshops.