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General Information:
Welcome to my site and thank you for browsing. My name is Fay Frost BA (Hons) PGCE BCCSDip.DogBhv . I have been teaching since 1993 either as an instrumental teacher or as a classroom teacher. Along the way I have also self published a children's book called "Sioux's Mini Adventures" and taken up photography as a hobby - perhaps it's the creative artist in me that likes to dabble in all things fun and artistic. Below I will go into more detail about my experiences. My other passions are riding our motorbikes, sled dog racing, arts and crafts and more recently working to pace myself due to having ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) and Fibromyalgia .... very difficult when you have to keep active with twelve Siberian Huskies! I am based in South Devon, mostly Torbay area. Contact: fayfrost@virginmedia.com |
Pet Sitting Experience:
As mentioned earlier, I have 12 Siberian Huskies that train to race in the UK, have been devoted charity raisers doing demonstrations and Hug-A-Huskies and Pets As Therapy dogs. I have recently qualified as a canine behaviourist with distinction. Not only do I walk dogs of all sizes, I also have experience of pet sitting a variety of animals within their own homes whilst their owners are away for a few days to several weeks.
As mentioned earlier, I have 12 Siberian Huskies that train to race in the UK, have been devoted charity raisers doing demonstrations and Hug-A-Huskies and Pets As Therapy dogs. I have recently qualified as a canine behaviourist with distinction. Not only do I walk dogs of all sizes, I also have experience of pet sitting a variety of animals within their own homes whilst their owners are away for a few days to several weeks.
Photography Experience:
My father loved photography and I always remember him carrying his camera everywhere we went. After his passing I took over his camera but I just couldn't get my head around the old film cameras, but years later I picked up a digital camera for a hobby and from there I was able to gain experience in taking macro images, wildlife, pets and events - especially Husky Racing events as this is another one of my hobbies - it all happened by chance and I even ended up as an Official Press Officer at a couple of events. I have sold many photos to raise money for charity, and I have had two separate photos published in the Your Dog Magazine in 2014 and several in Breed Club Magazines. I am now taking on wedding commissions after several chances this year to be a wedding photographer.
My father loved photography and I always remember him carrying his camera everywhere we went. After his passing I took over his camera but I just couldn't get my head around the old film cameras, but years later I picked up a digital camera for a hobby and from there I was able to gain experience in taking macro images, wildlife, pets and events - especially Husky Racing events as this is another one of my hobbies - it all happened by chance and I even ended up as an Official Press Officer at a couple of events. I have sold many photos to raise money for charity, and I have had two separate photos published in the Your Dog Magazine in 2014 and several in Breed Club Magazines. I am now taking on wedding commissions after several chances this year to be a wedding photographer.
Writing Experience:
I wrote a quarterly newsletter for Huskies in Need known as the "Husky Huggers" and I have written for other Newsletters such as the Forestry Commission. I have also set up several websites for other people to advertise their company or curriculum. I decided to cross off one of my activities from my bucket list and publish a story I had written and called it 'Sioux's Mini Adventures' which is now available on Amazon for Kindle or on an Android App. I have many more stories to write, but that will have to wait until I can either self publish again or find a publisher willing to take on the series of books. BMAD (Bikers Make a Difference) now takes up a lot of time with PR and charities which requires me to do press releases, etc.
I wrote a quarterly newsletter for Huskies in Need known as the "Husky Huggers" and I have written for other Newsletters such as the Forestry Commission. I have also set up several websites for other people to advertise their company or curriculum. I decided to cross off one of my activities from my bucket list and publish a story I had written and called it 'Sioux's Mini Adventures' which is now available on Amazon for Kindle or on an Android App. I have many more stories to write, but that will have to wait until I can either self publish again or find a publisher willing to take on the series of books. BMAD (Bikers Make a Difference) now takes up a lot of time with PR and charities which requires me to do press releases, etc.
Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching flute, piano, keyboard and theory since 1993 and set up my own part-time business visiting schools, homes and performing as a musician. I attended Dartington College of Arts where I gained my degree in Music and Arts Management; I then moved on to Rolle College of Education to achieve my PGCE in 1999. I also have an advanced certificate in performing the flute through the Associated Board of the Royal School of Music.
I worked part-time as a Music, Drama and English teacher at Knowles Hill School, Newton Abbot, before moving onto Paignton Community and Sports College as a full-time Music and Drama teacher. My latest position has been at Torquay Academy where I have taught nearly all the subjects available and helped develop the Opening Minds curriculum as well as being a Head of Year for nearly 5 years.
I am now moving back into part-time work in order help improve my health and cope with my ME and Fibromyalgia, so therefore I am going back to my roots of instrumental teaching, but I still have a passion to work in some way with the children who have special needs. Recently, I have been setting up my business to include home school tuition as I have a variety of experience in many subjects due to my links with Torquay Academy.
I have been teaching flute, piano, keyboard and theory since 1993 and set up my own part-time business visiting schools, homes and performing as a musician. I attended Dartington College of Arts where I gained my degree in Music and Arts Management; I then moved on to Rolle College of Education to achieve my PGCE in 1999. I also have an advanced certificate in performing the flute through the Associated Board of the Royal School of Music.
I worked part-time as a Music, Drama and English teacher at Knowles Hill School, Newton Abbot, before moving onto Paignton Community and Sports College as a full-time Music and Drama teacher. My latest position has been at Torquay Academy where I have taught nearly all the subjects available and helped develop the Opening Minds curriculum as well as being a Head of Year for nearly 5 years.
I am now moving back into part-time work in order help improve my health and cope with my ME and Fibromyalgia, so therefore I am going back to my roots of instrumental teaching, but I still have a passion to work in some way with the children who have special needs. Recently, I have been setting up my business to include home school tuition as I have a variety of experience in many subjects due to my links with Torquay Academy.