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Chris Udoh

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I am a multi-faceted professional with experience across the Creative, Education, and Corporate sectors.

About

I am a multi-faceted professional with experience across the Creative, Education, and Corporate sectors. Combining my diverse educational background in Law, the Arts, and Academia, I design, facilitate, and lead programs for stakeholders, students, and clients. My unique blend of strategy and creativity allows me to engage minds and audiences effectively.

Currently, I specialize in performing arts, managing artist contracting and event programming at the Cultural Foundation in the UAE. Alongside this, I have extensive teaching experience, having worked as an English Language and Literature teacher and coordinator for IB and secondary students, fostering academic growth and engagement.

  • 10 years' experience
  • Joined July 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Government
  • Non-Profit Organization

Work experience· 5 roles

Performing Arts Specialist · Cultural Foundation (Department of Culture and Tourism), UAEAug 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

Oversee contracting processes between artists, partners, and the Cultural Foundation. Program events by researching, outsourcing, and negotiating with artists for performances. Liaise with stakeholders on event management, review scripts, music, and performances for quality assurance and cultural sensitivity. Support pre-production processes including marketing material exchange and ticketing link composition.

Secondary English, Lead IBDP English Language and Literature Teacher & EE Coordinator · Aspen Heights British School, UAEJul 2024 – Jul 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

Designed and implemented dynamic English lessons for secondary and IB students leading to improved attainment across Key Stages 3 to 5. Created schemes of work and collaborated with the English department for curriculum cohesion. Facilitated and assessed iGCSE English Literature and Language assessments. Analyzed student data to identify levels and improve academic outcomes through informed measures.

English teacher · Bower Park Academy, UKJul 2022 – Jul 2025 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Delivered engaging English lessons focused on language and literature skills for secondary and EAL students. Developed and implemented innovative schemes of work for improved curriculum delivery. Led intervention sessions and workshops targeted at curriculum enhancement. Provided pastoral support and facilitated student forums.

Actor/ Writer/ director · InternationalJul 2020 – Jul 2025 · 5 yrs 1 mo
Corporate Affairs Executive · Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, UKMay 2016 – Jul 2025 · 9 yrs 3 mos

Education

LLM · BPP University2013 – 2014
BA · University of Bradford2010 – 2013

Certifications and awards

Teach First Training Programme, English (PGDE)2020 – 2022
Epic Stage Course2015 – 2017

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