About me
Glenda Pearce
Professional Speaking coNSULTANT, SPEECHNZ EXAMINER and PROFESSIONAL SPEAKER (PSANZ)
Glenda Pearce is a highly experienced public speaking specialist. She facilitates the development of confident, expressive and artistic voices. She is a specialist coach and workshop facilitator in all aspects of theatre, accents, Shakespeare, public speaking, and effective communication. In addition, Ms Pearce is an experienced theatre arts director with a proven record of practical experience directing a range of theatre genres. She is a registered national adjudicator and examiner for public speaking, debating and performing arts.
memberships, Associations and Proven Experience
Professional speaker (NZPSA)
Professional effective speaking coach
Published writer
NAPTA regional assessor
A registered national adjudicator and examiner for public speaking, debating and performing arts
Theatre director
Theatre productions reviewer for Playshakespeare.com, Broadwayworld.com, and Theatre NZ
A Regional Advisor in English - the Literacy Initiative, Te Kotahitanga and Gifted and Talented Education (2002 - 2007). Recognised as one of the top 10 curriculum experts in New Zealand.
Educator and workshop facilitator with experience in designing, implementing, and leading motivating learning experiences in a range of fields:
Drama and theatre workshops
Writing for public speaking and theatre
Creativity
Poetry
Bible reading
Adult return to work schemes
Gifted and talented accelerated classes
Speech therapy, special needs, and rememdial reading
English as a second language adults (Korean, German, Japanese, Chilean)
A record of examination success (every year 95% @ Distinction) in a range of courses