Communication
Creativity
Confidence
Meet Kerry
In today's world oral communication skills are in high demand. That is why I teach the programs that develop these skills.
I am an experienced and enthusiastic teacher, Adjudicator and Examiner who has teaching qualifications with the Australian Speech Communication Association (ASCA) and Trinity College London (TCL).
I am passionate about equipping each student with a toolkit of practical and relevant oral communication skills that can be used throughout life.
Speech and Drama Studio caters for Adults, Children and Neuro Diverse Students in Sydney and Hunters Hill.
Our Programs
Our programs offer tailor made courses to suit the individual's needs and focus primarily on the art of oral communication. The courses are designed to be fun and equip students with confidence and a lifelong set of practical and transferable oral communication skills.
Speech Program
Students are taught how to articulately express their opinions and ideas and confidently deliver them to an audience of 3 or 3000 people. Vocal communication skills are taught to maximise audience engagement. Confidence and physical presence is enhanced through drama exercises.
The program is flexible and can accommodate the student's interests.
Students follow the ASCA Speech Communication syllabus which is a prerequisite for attaining the Diploma of Communication (ASCA), a professionally recognised qualification.
Appropriate for school age and working professionals.
Drama Program
This performance based program uses drama to develop a student's confidence in the delivery of information through enhancing their physical presence. Students work with a range of performance material to facilitate the development of their vocal delivery skills and physical confidence.
Accommodating the individual's interests, students with a particular interest in drama work with plays, mime and improvisation.
Students interested in drama have the option to sit the Trinity College London exams, or follow the ASCA Communication through Performance exams.
Appropriate for school age and working professionals.
Tailor Made Programs
Tailor made courses are offered to students who are keen to focus on developing a specific skill in the communications arena or for students who would prefer one on one teaching.
For further information, please contact the Speech and Drama Studio directly.
Neuro Diverse Students
Kerry has been working with neuro diverse teenagers and young people for many years, in schools and at a local community theatre. She understands that each student has a unique set of capabilities and therefore creates tailor made courses to focus on the student’s abilities and interests.
Program Content
Articulate ideas and opinions
Craft delivery of material
Learn about persuasive techniques
Learn about using visual aids
Practise the art of impromptu speaking
Social speeches
Develop vocal delivery to maximise audience engagement
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Appropriate for school age and working professionals
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Tailor made courses
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One-on-one or group classes
Learn the art of improvisation
Develop your skills in mime
Create your own character
Write your own plays
Annual Performances
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Appropriate for school age and working professionals
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Tailor made courses
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One-on-one or group classes
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Professionally recognised qualifications
through the Australian Speech Communication Association (ASCA)
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The STudio
Nestled into the garden, the Speech and Drama Studio is testament to the early settlers, who moved into Hunters Hill nearly two hundred years ago. The old stables then formed part of one of the earliest farms in the area. The original sandstone structure has since been lovingly restored. Kerry is delighted to be teaching now in the heritage building, offering her students a unique and private environment in which to explore and develop their communication skills, creativity and confidence.
Speech and Drama Studio - Adults, Children, Neuro Diverse, Hunters Hill Sydney
Testimonials
"As someone that has organized international speakers to provide content to 1000s of paid attendees I understand the importance of affective and engaging speakers. Kerry's approach to helping students understand their audience, get out of their comfort zone and think out of the square in the delivery of their information is invaluable. I would highly recommend Kerry." (Corporate Customer)
"You have taught me lots of speaking exercises which help in my public speaking. You also supported me in my eisteddfod by choosing my poem and helping me prepare my speech. I think that you have made me more confident in speaking and that is really important. In class we do a warm up that is helpful in getting my mouth ready. You tell us to not use unnecessary ‘likes’. I have found that lots of people say ‘like’ without noticing it and now I try not to use it. It was encouraging that you came and watched my eisteddfod."
(Student)
"Kerry is an inspiring, enthusiastic speech and drama teacher who has breadth and depth of knowledge in this discipline. My 10 year old daughter has enjoyed her lessons enormously and gained greatly from Kerry’s tuition, which has boosted her passion for public speaking. We believe that Kerry’s encouragement, patience and expert tuition helped her to gain essential skills and become more confident." (Parent)
"Mrs Maxwell is a very good speech and drama teacher who provides meaningful tips and tricks. She is also very good at pointing out mistakes that we should fix and she has helped me boost my confidence."
(Student)
"We can't wait until next year! Thank you Kerry and Nate... love you both (in that order :-)."
(Student)
"I love drama because i get to try new things with the group. It is fun and is giving me confidence."
(Student)
"Welcoming and friendly and efficiently run"
(Student)
Outstanding! Tom comes home bubbling. He gains so much in terms of confidence,
performing and social skills and loves these classes.
(Parent)
Speech and Drama Classes for Neuro Diverse Students
Kerry has been teaching Speech and Drama to neuro diverse teenagers and young adults for nearly a decade. She commenced her work in this area teaching students in the Transition Class at PLC Sydney. Since then, Kerry has been teaching Speech and Drama to neuro diverse students at the Marion Street Theatre for Young People (MSTYP) and at her Hunters Hill Studio. She is passionate about using Speech and Drama to enable young people with intellectual disabilities to find their confidence and their voice in today’s busy and demanding world.
The group classes are small and tailored to each student. If you are walking by, you will no doubt hear the sound of laughter emanating from one of her classes, as her students explore the rich and broad range of drama artistry, including improvising, acting and miming.
Each year, Kerry’s students perform a short production. Previous performances include Shakespeare’s The Mechanicals and The Witches Chant, Round the World in 80 Days (Jules Verne), The Christmas Carol (Charles Dickens).
For further information please contact the Speech and Drama Studio directly.