Dr Sharon Williams is an expert in teaching and learning. ​She works with trainee teachers, established teachers and leadership teams to increase the learning potential of students through outstanding teaching in the classroom.

A specialist in Drama Education, having qualified at Central School of Speech and Drama in 1983, she also works with both primary and secondary age students delivering drama workshops and devising up to performance. ​​

Sharon is the Artistic Director of N-Act Theatre in Schools Company which was founded in September 2017. This not-for-profit company delivers interactive theatre projects for schools and community venues using local, professional actors. 

About Sharon

Testimonials

N-Act are proud to announce that they are hosting the new Theatre Stage at the 10th anniversary of METAL's Village Green on July 13th 2019.
For more information, please go to the N-Act Theatre Stage website. 

Teaching & Learning Blog

Comprehensive blog: teaching strategies and techniques to support the classroom teacher.

​Sharon Williams Educational
​Consultancy and CPD

Tailor made training for individuals or larger cohorts. Very reasonable rates. 

N-Act Theatre in Schools

Have a look at our current productions touring schools

​To the people I recommend it to I would say 'Prepare to be overwhelmed!'
(Year 7 student, 2018 about N-Act production)

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Training

Through training comes knowledge; through knowledge comes empowerment; and through empowerment comes excellence.

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Blog posts:

1. So you want to be a teacher?
2. How to make the most of observing as a trainee teacher.
3. Behaviour management - there are two ways of looking at it.
​4. Behaviour management - some tips to help you.
5. It's all firsts! Give yourself and your pupils the chance to begin again!
6. Planning for positive behaviour for learning.
​7. Where the real learning takes place.
8. How to observe - what good questioning looks like.
9. How to observe - what good collaborative learning looks like.
10. Using video to increase the power of your mentor meetings.
11. The different phases of a trainee teacher
12. Assessment - what does it mean to you? What does it mean for your students?​​

13. What assessment means for you in the classroom - the difference between summative and formative assessment.
14. Lesson planning 1: Learning outcomes and success criteria
15. Lesson planning 2: Starters and plenaries and why they are so important to the learning process
16. Lesson planning 3: Differentiation - what is it and how do I do it?
17. Scaffolding - how to make tasks accessible for all students
18. Time management for busy teachers 
19. How to keep on top - a quick read set of top tips
20.Establish routines for you and the students - and have a calm week
21. Student routines - another step towards becoming a good teacher
22. What is learning and how can I plan for it?

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