Jessica Robinson
Auckland
Summary
Passionate Drama Teacher with an extensive background performing professionally in the industry. Strengths include understanding student needs,
creating innovative lesson plans, and nurturing creative expression. Have helped students to develop and hone acting skills while building self-confidence through performance. Skilled at managing classroom dynamics while nurturing individual talent.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech and Drama Teacher
Shine School of Confidence
, Auckland
02.2024 - Current
- Working with the kids and building uo their confidence creating a fun and relaxed environment for them to shine
- Choosing warm up games that bring them into their bodies - balancing fun with focus
- Directing the kids in their set pieces - either poems. monologues or two people scenes
- Teaching good habits and that with consistent work over time they can achieve great things
Front of House
Auckland Arts Festival
, Auckland
03.2016 - 03.2024
- Greeted and welcomed guests to the front of house area creating a sense of fun and anticipation.
- Supervised front of house operations including seating arrangements.
- Performed daily opening and closing duties.
- Facilitated communication between front-of-house staff and back-of-house staff on a daily basis.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly; worked with front-of-house staff to resolve issues quickly.
MC / Host
NZ Cabaret Festival, Civic Theatre
, Auckland
07.2019 - 08.2022
- Created multiple characters to suit the brief and the requirements of the role.
- Hosted shows and engaged guests on and off stage.
- Roved around the theatre and improvised with guests.
- Performed on multiple stages with different bands and musicians around the theatre with set pieces adapting according to the space and the musical style.
- Collaborated with other performers to create group routines.
- Adapted quickly to changes made by directors or producers during rehearsals or shows.
Performer
Blue Baths
, Rotorua
11.2016 - 12.2021
- Performed in multiple shows with a range of characters themes and roles.
- Collaborated with other performers to create excellent shows with a focus on creating a party environment with comedy, singing and dancing.
- Rehearsed choreographed dance routines to deliver the best party numbers and get the guests up on the dancefloor too.
Clown Doctor
Clown Doctors NZ
, Auckland
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Collaborated as part of a team of Clown Doctors in retirement villages with dementia patients.
- Worked with the healthcare professionals who would guide us to specific patients needing attention.
- Connected with and uplifted patients.
- Was mindful and aware of the environment and the patients vulnerabilities.
- Brought a big uplifting energy into environments where people may have felt quite alone and forgotten
Perfomer
Circa Theatre
, Wellington
11.2005 - 11.2018
- Performed for many years in multiple productions in multiple roles including singing, dancing and acting. Some of these shows include Venus in Furs, Bloomsbury Women and the Wild Colonial Girl, Rushes, All my Sons, Midnight in Moscow, West End Girls, Eight, Streetcar Named Desire and The Glass Menagerie.
- Collaborated with other performers to create group routines that showcased individual talents.
- Adapted quickly to changes made by directors or producers during rehearsals or shows.
- Motivated fellow cast members throughout long days of rehearsals or shows.
- Maintained composure during unexpected events on stage or in the audience.
Speech and Drama Teacher
Tapac
, Auckland
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Collaborated with other teachers to implement creative drama lessons for students aged 7-11.
- Came up with fun, engaging games for warm ups.
- Created scenarios for the kids to improvise and play.
- Mentored students on how to develop their characters through improvisation techniques.
Education
Clown Doctoring
Clown Doctor Training
Auckland04-2019
Applied Diploma in Personal Training - Health And Fitness
New Zealand Institute of Health And Fitness
Newmarket, NZ01-2017
Clowning Mask And Devising
John Bolton School
Auckland, NZ10-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Performing Arts
Toi Whakaari
Wellington11-2005
Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art And Design - Art And Design
Camberwell College of Art And Design
Camberwell, London, UK01-2000
Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Organizational Skills
- Comprehensive Voice and physical Training
- Constructive feedback delivery
- Lots of experience building peoples confidence
Timeline
Speech and Drama Teacher
Shine School of Confidence
02.2024 - Current
MC / Host
NZ Cabaret Festival, Civic Theatre
07.2019 - 08.2022
Clown Doctor
Clown Doctors NZ
01.2019 - 02.2020
Performer
Blue Baths
11.2016 - 12.2021
Speech and Drama Teacher
Tapac
06.2016 - 09.2016
Front of House
Auckland Arts Festival
03.2016 - 03.2024
Perfomer
Circa Theatre
11.2005 - 11.2018
Clown Doctoring
Clown Doctor Training
Applied Diploma in Personal Training - Health And Fitness
New Zealand Institute of Health And Fitness
Clowning Mask And Devising
John Bolton School
Bachelor of Arts - Performing Arts
Toi Whakaari
Diploma in Foundation Studies in Art And Design - Art And Design
Camberwell College of Art And Design
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