Kate Avery

British, Irish-British Child characters Animal characters Storytelling, Interactive stories, interactive learning projects, Learning to read activities using phonetics Company Training Character - Resource for explaining company procedures Guide to assist public to complete forms/questionnaires

I mainly produce voice overs for educational projects, audio book projects with characterization and projects involving interactive learning or games for children. Also produce learning materials up to university level. Some examples of work I have carried out in these areas:- Producing the voice prompts, encouragement, and feedback guidance for children taking part in recognition game activities. Producing audios for children Presenter in a series of video films about historic and archaeological sites in Co. Donegal. These videos were used to educate University Students. Presenter in videos to demonstrate specific teaching skills and teaching styles. Videos designed for use with undergraduates studying for Degrees in Education Gary Terzza VoMasterClass Educational project work has provided training for composing text/copyrighting, clarity, holding interest, getting content/message across and creating a supportive learning environment. Early voice training with The London Guildhall School of Music and Drama Media Production - Tour Guide for Archaeological Sites General Education:- BA, MA, Dip.Ed. FGA DGA Own Studio with full digital recording capacity. Behringer condenser microphone recording through interface and editing on Windows P.C. (Audacity Softwear)using top of the range Sennheiser headphones. A selection of music tracks for backing if required. I taught Drama when I was an English teacher in Secondary Education Lecturer in Education Knowledge of educational and university issues, academic, commercial and corporate. Enthusiastic about quality jewellery and I am told this comes across in my voice. My areas of expertise: English Language and Literature Geology - Gemmologist. FGA. Knowledge of precious stone quality. I am a Qualified diamond grader, DGA Additional History of Jewellery training at Sotheby's in London and Geneva Jewellery Specialist producing descriptive Sales Catalogues for a well known Auction House Teaching Gemmology and giving Guest Lectures/Talks about Quality Stones, Famous Jewels and Jewellery Houses, e.g., Cartier, Tiffany, Van Cleef and Arpels, Bulgari.... Modern Jewellery Designers: Hulchi Belluni, Marco Bicego, Stephen Webster, David Yurman, Waskoll Paris... Member of the Society of Jewellery Historians, London Master's Thesis on Late Bronze Age Metalwork - experience in Archaeological Excavation Career Experience: University Lecturer and International Conference Speaker Head of University Department Examiner to Degree level Course Design and Planning Leader of two major government projects producing teaching materials for use in schools and colleges Member of a University Governing Body, Member of a University Admissions Board Involved in production of University Promotional material Special Interest Areas Travel and Hotel Reviewer Social, Political, Medical, Pharmaceutical, and Legal issues Luxury Goods, Bags, Cosmetics, Cars, Aeroplanes, Fashion... Cookery, Food and Wine enthusiast