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Master of Counselling – Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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BA(Hons) (English Language) – National University of Singapore
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Associate of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama (AGSMD) Teachers’ Diploma – London / Singapore
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RSA Cert TEFLA – Kent, United Kingdom
Cordelia’s training, experience and passion lie in teaching drama and communication skills. She holds a Teachers’ Diploma in Speech & Drama and is an Associate of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London.
Cordelia’s teaching experience is extensive, from her role as a speech and drama teacher at the Julia Gabriel Centre, Singapore, to acting coach at TISCH Asia (NYU) and LAMDA instructor at various international schools, principally at North London Collegiate School. Her academic teaching includes a long-term position as a communications lecturer at Ngee Ann Polytechnic’s School of Film and Media Studies. Currently she is much sought after as an English and communication skills teacher and frequently travels under the banner of Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, teaching English to ministry officials in ASEAN countries.
Cordelia has an 11-year involvement with Singapore Performing Arts Academy (including all its prior iterations). She trains DSA students in Acting and Improvisation, coaches candidates for external Trinity College and LAMDA examinations, and has conducted numerous Master Classes in Acting, Public Speaking and Professional Preparation.
As a teacher, Cordelia creates a safe environment within the classroom for practice, experimentation and for coping with challenges. She strongly believes that clear instruction, consistency and discipline should be combined with fun, some silliness and dynamic learning for a successful outcome.