Michelle is a British voice actress and acting coach with over 12 years of professional experience. She specialises in video games, anime, animation, commercials, and narration. Having worked with global brands including Uber, Toyota, Land Rover, and EY, she combines performance expertise with vocal precision, character depth, and industry insight.

Michelle Michaels

Michelle is a British voice actress and acting coach with over 12 years of professional experience. She specialises in video games, anime, animation, commercials, and narration. Having worked with global brands including Uber, Toyota, Land Rover, and EY, she combines performance expertise with vocal precision, character depth, and industry insight.

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Michelle is a British voice actress and acting coach with over 12 years of professional experience. She specialises in video games, anime, animation, commercials, and narration. Having worked with global brands including Uber, Toyota, Land Rover, and EY, she combines performance expertise with vocal precision, character depth, and industry insight.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Japanese
Beginner
English
Fluent

Work Experience

LAMDA/Public Speaking Coach at Teach Major
February 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and delivered dynamic sessions to prepare students for LAMDA Acting and Devising Drama exams; focused on developing public speaking skills (clarity, pace, projection, resonance); provided individualized feedback and adapted strategies; guided students in creating and delivering original speeches; ensured understanding of exam criteria.
History Workshop Leader at YTS
November 5, 2024 - Present
Led workshops for primary school children on different historical periods; used costumes and character acting to engage students.
Online Law Tutor at THSA
January 1, 2024 - March 6, 2025
Taught A-level law (AQA); linked lessons with school content; covered human rights case law and the Human Rights Act; planned lessons and tracked progress with regular assessments.
Self-employed Drama Teacher at The Playing Space, Harpenden; Stagecoach; Halo
January 1, 2020 - July 1, 2024
Directed students using Meisner technique to devise scenes; assigned status to characters and created stakes; led acting and improvisation sessions.
Online Leadership Tutor at Etonx
October 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
Delivered online leadership modules to Chinese students, integrating online and face-to-face learning as part of a blended course.
LAMDA/EFL/Public Speaking Teacher at Queenswood School
September 1, 2015 - April 1, 2019
Taught English as a foreign language and prepared students for LAMDA exams; built confidence, diction, audibility, and vocal energy for international pupils.
Teacher at The Stay Club Academy
July 1, 2015 - July 1, 2015
Taught pre-intermediate General English and London Culture to mixed-nationality groups; planned age-appropriate lessons.
Teacher at The Rose of York
July 1, 2015 - July 1, 2015
Taught adult Business and General English to international learners.
Judge - British English Olympics at Oxford International
March 1, 2015 - April 1, 2015
Judged academic events including debates, presentations and performances; delivered 9 hours of workshops on presentation and debating skills and British culture.
Paralegal at HMRC
May 1, 2012 - August 1, 2013
Conducted legal research on UK/EU tax issues; drafted client correspondence and court papers; supported litigation.
Voiceover Artist / Audio Book Narrator at Self-employed
September 1, 2012 - Present
Narrate audio books and e-learning courses for corporate clients and ESOL learners; create engaging vocal performances.
Paralegal at British Telecommunications
September 1, 2010 - February 1, 2012
Litigation support; prepared tribunal bundles; advised on evidence and disclosure; drafted correspondence and witness statements.
Paralegal at Abbiss Cadres
February 1, 2009 - September 1, 2010
Answered client inquiries; maintained databases; drafted service contracts; organized deadlines and events; liaised with IT and suppliers.
Law Graduate - Visiting Tutor at University of Bedfordshire
October 1, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Taught Land Law and Legal Study Skills to undergraduate groups (5-10 students).
Judge at Oxford International (British English Olympics)
March 1, 2015 - April 30, 2015
Judged academic events including debates, presentations and performances; delivered workshops on presentation and debating skills and British culture.
Voiceover Artist / Audio Book Narrator
September 1, 2012 - Present
Narrate audio books and e-learning courses for corporate clients and ESOL learners; manage voiceover projects and delivery.
Public Speaking Coach at LAMDA
February 1, 2025 - Present
Designed and delivered dynamic drama and public speaking sessions; focused on clarity, pace, projection, vocal techniques, and audience engagement; guided students through monologues and duologues; provided individualized feedback; adapted teaching to learning needs.
Drama/Stage Coach at The Playing Space, Harpenden / Stagecoach
January 1, 2020 - July 31, 2024
Modified the Meisner technique to direct students in pairs to devise scenes; created performance scenarios; taught students to articulate stakes and subtext; supported audience engagement and improvisation.
Online Leadership Tutor at Etonx (Online Education Company)
October 1, 2015 - January 31, 2016
Taught online leadership skills to Chinese students as part of a blended course; delivered lessons online and face-to-face aligned with school curricula; tracked progress and provided targeted feedback.
Voiceover Artist / Audio Book Narrator at Freelance
September 1, 2012 - Present
Narrate audiobooks and create e-learning audio content for corporate clients and ESL learners.
Litigation Paralegal at BT (British Telecommunications)
September 1, 2010 - February 29, 2012
Prepped bundles, drafted correspondence and proof-read documents (ET3s and witness statements) for litigation.
Paralegal at Abbis Cadres
February 1, 2009 - September 30, 2010
Answered enquiries; updated client databases; reception duties; drafted service contracts; managed client files; prepared invoices and expense reimbursements.
Law Graduate – Visiting Tutor at University of Bedfordshire
October 1, 2008 - January 31, 2009
Taught Law studies; supported students in legal research and analysis.

Education

LLB Law Degree (2:1) at Brunel University London
September 1, 2004 - July 1, 2007
Barrister Training Course at University of Law
September 1, 2007 - July 1, 2008
CELTA (EFL) at London South East Colleges
September 1, 2007 - July 1, 2008
LPC at University of Law
September 1, 2017 - July 1, 2019
HNC: Acting and Performance at City of Glasgow College
September 1, 2023 - July 1, 2024
LAMDA Support Course: Performance at LAMDA
April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
LAMDA Pass (Performance) at LAMDA
April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
HNC Acting and Performance at City of Glasgow College
September 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024
LPC at University of Law
September 1, 2017 - July 31, 2019
CELTA at London South East Colleges
September 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Barrister Training Course at University of Law
September 1, 2007 - July 31, 2008
LLB Law Degree at Brunel University London
September 1, 2004 - July 31, 2007
LAMDA Supporting Course: Performance at LAMDA
April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
HNC: Acting and Performance at City of Glasgow College (Glasgow)
September 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024
LPC: Legal Practice Course at University of Law
September 1, 2017 - July 31, 2019
CELTA: EFL at London South East Colleges
September 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
LLB Law Degree at Brunel University London
September 1, 2004 - July 31, 2007

Qualifications

LLB Law Degree (2:1)
September 1, 2004 - July 1, 2007
Barrister Training Course
September 1, 2007 - July 1, 2008
CELTA (EFL)
September 1, 2007 - July 1, 2008
LPC
September 1, 2017 - July 1, 2019
LAMDA Performance Certification
April 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
LAMDA Pass (Performance)
April 1, 2025 - February 13, 2026
CELTA
September 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014
Barrister Training Course
September 1, 2007 - July 31, 2008
LPC
September 1, 2017 - July 31, 2019
LLB Law Degree
September 1, 2004 - July 31, 2007
LAMDA Supporting Course: Performance
April 1, 2025 - February 13, 2026
HNC: Acting and Performance
September 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024
LPC: Legal Practice Course
September 1, 2017 - July 31, 2019
CELTA: English as a Foreign Language
September 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
LLB Law Degree
September 1, 2004 - July 31, 2007

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Government, Other