Stephanie

I taught drama, creative movement, and communication skills to emotionally disturbed and learning disabled children in 3 elementary schools in Toronto and to primary school children at Lynnwood Laerskool upon my return to South Africa. In 1988 and 2004 the Drama Department of the University of Pretoria invited me to lecture on and teach classes in Method Acting as a guest lecturer to their second and third-year students. During 1999 I lectured on The Method to the members of the Speech and Drama Guilds in Pretoria and Johannesburg and presented classes on "Acting as Therapy" to the third year Psychology students at the University of Pretoria in 2001.

I taught Method, voice, theatre games, improvisation, scene writing, directing and text analysis in Pretoria as director of the Method Actors` Training Centre from 1991 to 2017, gaining extensive experience in artistic and technical directing, producing, writing and actor training.

I have been working as a remote editor/proofreader/translator, one-on-one language tutor and as a holistic psychology counselor since the beginning of 1918.

Availability: I work from home and can schedule tutoring sessions with students as required, depending on editing deadlines. I set my own schedule and also work remotely via Skype and Whatsapp video.

Willing to travel: 10 miles

Experience: Qualifications:

1974 - 1976: B.A. Drama: University of Pretoria, South Africa
1979 + 1980: B.A. courses in Philosophy, Logic/English: University of South Africa
1981 – 1984: Theatre, Film & TV Acting: Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute, New York, USA
1983 + 1984: Theatre, Film & TV Acting: The Second Studio for Actors, New York. USA
1985 + 1986: Certificate in Shiatsu Therapy: Shiatsu Clinic and Education Center, Toronto, Canada
1986 + 1987: Diploma in Holistic Psychology: Natural Health Institute, Toronto, Canada

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Thirty-five years of experience in English and Afrikaans language services – creative and academic writing, editing and proofreading.
• Twenty years of experience as a translator in English and Afrikaans.
• Twenty-seven years of experience as owner and director of a private, professional acting school for students of fifteen years and older.
• Strong background in teaching of text analysis, language skills, communication skills, voice reproduction, and holistic psychology counseling techniques; writing of dramas and course materials; syllabus design; actor training; directing and producing of stage shows.
• Excellent skills in office administration; marketing; public relations; management; communication; working with others; adapting to circumstances; problem-solving, and focusing on fine detail.
• A focused work ethic and self-discipline enable me to complete projects on schedule.
• Comprehensive organisational, time management, and planning abilities.
• Professional communication skills include fluency in English and Afrikaans.
• Computer skills include:
MS Office, MS Word, internet, email, blogging