Head of Performing Arts
B.A, Hons (UK) PGCE (UK)
Date Joined:
August 2015
Amy has always had a passion for theatre and performance which has led to her completing a Performing Arts degree in London in 2004. After graduating in 2007, Amy enjoyed some time working on acting projects, such as a variety of short films and plays.
In 2007 Amy went to work at Summit summer camp in Pennsylvania, USA. It was there that she was able to assist with camp productions and musicals, as well as enjoy spending time canoeing down the Delaware river. She enjoyed working with young people so much that she returned twice more in 2008 and 2009, eventually working her way up to become deputy unit leader for the teenage girls.
This experience inspired Amy to pursue a career in teaching. She completed a PGCE in Drama at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in 2010. Following this, Amy spent four years teaching in central London in an outstanding academy, whilst also continuing to do weekend and summer work at the drama school where she trained as a teacher.
Amy loves to develop a passion for performance in learners, and believes that drama helps learners to work with others effectively, as well as developing an emotional intelligence that is an excellent tool for understanding the world around them. She is also passionate about promoting transferable skills in confidence, creativity and communication in the young people that she works with every day.
Amy encourages Nexus learners to take part in performances and productions at Nexus, as she believes that these experiences can boost confidence and be a great way to make new friends.
In her spare time Amy likes to cook, read, learn Italian and travel. She really enjoys living in Malaysia and is very happy to be a part of the Nexus community.
In 2007 Amy went to work at Summit summer camp in Pennsylvania, USA. It was there that she was able to assist with camp productions and musicals, as well as enjoy spending time canoeing down the Delaware river. She enjoyed working with young people so much that she returned twice more in 2008 and 2009, eventually working her way up to become deputy unit leader for the teenage girls.
This experience inspired Amy to pursue a career in teaching. She completed a PGCE in Drama at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in 2010. Following this, Amy spent four years teaching in central London in an outstanding academy, whilst also continuing to do weekend and summer work at the drama school where she trained as a teacher.
Amy loves to develop a passion for performance in learners, and believes that drama helps learners to work with others effectively, as well as developing an emotional intelligence that is an excellent tool for understanding the world around them. She is also passionate about promoting transferable skills in confidence, creativity and communication in the young people that she works with every day.
Amy encourages Nexus learners to take part in performances and productions at Nexus, as she believes that these experiences can boost confidence and be a great way to make new friends.
In her spare time Amy likes to cook, read, learn Italian and travel. She really enjoys living in Malaysia and is very happy to be a part of the Nexus community.
