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VOCAL
FROM THE FOUNDER'S DESK: KIMBERLY TRACY D'SOUZA
What began as a side hustle in my dining room turned into a full-fledged Speech & Drama Institute with over 10,000 success stories!
Our Vocal Team comprises more family members than “staff' members. We inspire our children to think “out of the box” as no two children are treated alike.
We must thank our examining boards Trinity College London and the University of West London for that- because they give us teachers, exploratory syllabi.
Each child is given various performance repertoires and the freedom of choice. Hence, that makes learning fun!
We’ve ensured that our children have grown from shy and reserved 3-year-olds to smart confident 16-year-olds.
We’ve mapped their trajectory from stage Initial to the graduating grade of 8. It’s no
mean feat and their achievement never goes unrewarded. Today our children are seated in universities all over the WORLD and they’ve used their certificates as a ticket to secure their seats!
I’m extremely grateful to each staff member for their continued dedicated efforts and if you think that Vocal has come a long way since its inception in 2005, then let me reassure you that for us- the journey has just begun
LISA MARI LEWIS
"The greatest joy in the world is knowing that you helped someone get to where they dreamt of going.
With over 6 years of experience teaching teenagers and young adults, she plays an apt role of being a teacher as well as a mentor and friend as she understands their nature and harnesses their true potential.
She is also the second individual in the country to have been awarded the 'Fellow of London College of Music', the highest award given by the University of West London, making her one of the youngest and most qualified public speaking coaches in the Indian subcontinent.
Having trained over 500 children under the Vocal flagship, your teenage kids couldn't be in better hands!
She says, "Equipping young adults with the right toolkit will empower them to be the best version of themselves in both their personal and professional lives."
Her favourite quote aligns with her teaching strategy: "Every child deserves a champion: an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists they become the best they possibly can be." - Rita Pierson
Lisa Teaches:
Graded Examinations in Drama & Communication Skills
RINKU D'SOUZA
"Students do not care how much you know, until they know how much you care."
Rinku worked in the corporate world for 8 years but finally found her calling when she began teaching.
She says, "I’m proud to call Vocal my second home. My teaching philosophy is very simple- students do not care how much you know, until they know how much you care. I show my caring by forming relationships with students and trying to help them find their strengths and work on their weaknesses. When I’m not working I enjoy socializing over food with some good music."
Her favourite quote: "Teaching is a work of heart." - Anonymous
Rinku Teaches:
PRIYANKA a.k.a. JENNIFER HINDUJA
"Children are the greatest joy and the biggest blessing."
Her name may be Priyanka, but she is lovingly addressed by the name Jenny. She has been a part of Vocal since 2011. Her expertise in child psychology & professionalism along with her amiable nature makes her more approachable to her students & their parents. She is currently pursuing her Diploma in Modern Psychology.
She says, "I love interacting with children and I'm intrigued by how each child approaches communication in their own different way. I am a huge music buff and love travelling, cooking and exploring new cuisines so I enjoy bonding over these things with my students. Interacting with children is always the highlight of my day & I find immense joy in teaching all my students."
Her favourite quote: "So often you find that students you're trying to inspire are the ones that end up inspiring you." - Sean Jenkins
Priyanka Teaches:
IN MEMORY OF APARNA NELTHROPP
"A happy learning environment makes everything better."
Aparna Taught:
Initial Level Examinations in Drama & Communication Skills
Graded Examinations in Drama & Communication Skills
With a passion, drive and motivation that fills the room, Aparna loved dramatics and appeared for various examinations herself, including graded examinations in Oral Communication as well as Speech & Drama from the University of West London. Besides teaching, she was also passionate about learning even more and has currently completed her professional diploma titled the 'Associate of Trinity College London' in Public Speaking.
She said, "I am a creative, interactive, goal oriented and student-centred teacher. I strive to create a happy and stimulating environment providing children with rich, varied and spontaneous experiences giving them the freedom to express themselves and perform their best in the areas of speech, communication and acting ."
Her favourite quote:
"Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching them what counts is best." - Bob Talbert