Pam Roberts Performance & Communication Teaching

www.pamrobertstutoring.co.uk

Congratulations to all my pupils this year!

2023/24 has been another successful year with 100% of examination pupils achieving Distinctions in Acting, Speaking in Public, Verse & Prose and Reading for Performance subjects.
So proud of you all. You have worked hard for your achievements and it is a joy to teach you. Many of you have a lot of interests and school/work pressures but have all risen to the challenge.

Remember that taking any of these subjects are not reliant on previous experience or natural ability: they improve your confidence and your skills for life.

Not all pupils need to take LAMDA examinations. Many just take speaking in Public Courses or Speaking English as a foreign language for example.

Feel free to ask for further information.

Lessons are on-line or in person in Crieff, Perthshire.

  • For ages 4 years to Adult.
  • Personal tutoring in Performance & Communication subjects & ELTC (English Language).
  • Drama Workshops available for children or adults – further details on request.

I live in Perthshire (between Crieff and Perth). Variety is the spice of my life and keeps me up to date with what is going on in my professional world. I currently teach various courses at Scotland’s Glenalmond College. Most of my students take certificate examinations and have been delighted to achieve top grades over the years.
I love teaching all ages and pride myself on preparing thoroughly. My background has also included Examining, Administration, Publishing and a Senior position working for the NHS and Local Authority which enables me to relate to a wide range of children and adults: nationalities, abilities and needs. I enjoy ensuring that the spoken word, in any form, attracts, entertains, fascinates, persuades or teaches the listener and increases the speaker’s skills, confidence and knowledge at any level. I want pupils to enjoy growing in confidence and learning to communicate well.

Tutoring in the following subjects: On-line or in person

  • Acting
  • Speech
  • Speaking in Public
  • Performing Shakespeare
  • Themed Recitals – Reading for Performance
  • ELTC (English Speaking)

FOR MORE DETAILS ON THE ABOVE, CLICK ON THE SUBJECT LINKS BELOW *

Benefits

  • To simply enjoy and increase confidence
  • Encourage communication skills
  • Learn a range of skills for life and future careers
  • Assist with interviews or presentations
  • Improve articulation
  • Widen vocabulary
  • Widen & appreciate knowledge of literature, poetry, drama
  • For some grades and subjects you can gain UCAS points: e.g. Acting or Speaking in Public can achieve up to 30 points, depending on grade and mark achieved.
  • Ensure you are clearly understood.

Classes

  • One-to-one
  • Groups of 2-4 by arrangement
  • Lessons vary from half an hour to one hour depending on age and grade.
  • All students are supported completely throughout their courses with clear instruction, full support and guidance.

In-Person or On-Line

  • Lessons can be in-person, in Crieff .
  • Or on-line using What’s App audio, Google Meet or Zoom.

Who should apply?

  • Anyone, of any age

LAMDA Certificate Examinations

  • Content includes performances, recitals or speeches, followed by a one-to-one chat involving some prepared theory questions on their subject: or for young children a conversation about a picture, object or book.
  • Examinations can take place in your own home on line or at the nearest public centre.

Find out what my students think

Alice, a French student.

Audrey lives in California and so like many, she too has her lessons on line. She has achieved Distinction level in Verse and Prose Grades 3 and 4 and Speaking in Public Grade 3 certificates. Next year she will be taking her Grade 4 Speaking in Public. She enjoys developing her own ideas and increasing her knowledge in poetry, literature and skills in how to engage an audience clearly, with a sense of occasion and entertainment. Above all, as Audrey progresses, she will be able to achieve whatever she wants to achieve in the future: I am quite sure of that.

I’ve been doing lamda for 4 years with Mrs Roberts, I’ve really enjoyed taking verse and prose as it has widened my knowledge of poetry and literature and has given me the confidence to speak in public. Last year I did my Grade 6 (was delighted to be awarded a Distinction) and this year I am excited to be working towards my grade 7. I particularly like the personal aspect of being taught by Pam because she focuses on what’s important for me and takes an interest in developing my own passions. Aqua Winter age 16 yrs

Useful information for students who are planning to apply for Universities or Colleges

UCAS POINTS

For the following Performance or Communication Subjects, when you pass Grades 6, 7 or 8 (Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals) in:
Speaking Verse & Prose,
Reading for Performance,
Speaking in Public Grades
You also gain UCAS POINTS
Skills learned in all LAMDA subjects and grades are skills for life that will assist studies, communication and interviews; in the workplace and socially. The UCAS points can assist in successful university applications but always add weight to any college/job applications

If you’ve taken exams from different syllabi, UCAS points can be stacked to gain more points. So, as an example, points earned from an Acting exam in our Performance syllabi can be added to the points for a Reading for Performance exam from our Communication syllabi.

Attainment Level LAMDA Grade 6 LAMDA Grade 7 LAMDA Grade 8
Distinction 12 points 16 points 30 points
Merit 10 points 14 points 27 points
Pass 8 points 12 points 24 points

 Some things to consider:
1) Not all universities and colleges use the UCAS Tariff.
2) Most international qualifications can be translated to UCAS Tariff Points. For more information about Malaysia, India, USA, Spain, Hong Kong and Singapore, check out Britannia StudyLink’s guide.
3) Use of the Tariff varies – some universities and colleges will list their entry requirements and make offers using only Tariff points; some will ask for specific qualifications and a set amount of Tariff points; and some will request Tariff points only from specific qualifications.

* Subjects: for details, click on the picture

Acting

ACTING LESSONS are designed to develop the skills necessary to communicate dramatic text to an audience. Students explore characters and text. They learn to engage with the character and situation. They develop skills in voice, diction staging and movement. They increase confidence and communication skills, as well as memory skills. Level 3 Gold Level (Higher grades) learn key principles in the process of acting for an acting practitioner (e.g. Stanislavski).

Speaking in Public

Speaking in Public Lessons are designed to develop the skills necessary for effective oral communication and public presentation, using Visual Aids. (Also suitable for those for whom English is a second language.) Students prepare at least one speech, depending on grade and learn to structure and shape subject matter into a coherent and concise speech, using appropriate language, tone, purpose and situation, whilst building skills in vocal projection and clear speech. Students also learn to integrate body language, notes and visual aids where appropriate, to support the subject matter and engage the imagined audience appropriately.

Reading for Performance

READING FOR PERFORMANCE LESSONS are designed to develop students’ ability to perform and engage with an audience, improve oral communication, confidence and skills in diction/pronunciation, posture and facial expression. They create a performance of verse & prose readings with a theme. They learn to understand text and verse in order to convey the authors’ intentions. (Suitable for students speaking English as a foreign language and students who do not want to rely too heavily on memory skills.)

Speaking Verse and Prose

Speaking Verse and Prose Lessons are designed to develop memory skills and imagination and improve vocal skills, diction, posture and expressive communication. Students learn how to understand and perform the written word, whilst learning an element of verse and prose theory and increasing their knowledge of literature and poetry

Shakespeare Acting

Shakespeare Acting Lessons give learners the opportunity to create their own version of some of literature’s most famous characters and perform lines of some of the most famous lines ever written, bringing words to life.

English Language Teaching

Learn English as a foreign language. All levels: from Beginner level. Enjoy learning English in an interesting and enjoyable way.

Contact Me: I am happy to answer further questions or discuss what is best for you or your child. You can email me on info@pamroberts.co.uk or request an on-line meeting. You can also Telephone/Text or WhatsApp me on +44 07970 796864. If I’m busy I will call you back as soon as I can.