Rachel Dawson, MA

Lecturer in Performing Arts

Rachel started with the RNN Group in March 2024 working in the Music, Musical Theatre and Acting Department.

After completing ten years of teaching in secondary schools as a Teacher of Drama teaching Key Stage 3, GCSEs and A-Levels, Rachel returned to university to qualify as a registered Dramatherapist working in both private practice and for the NHS. She also has experience in providing psychotherapy in prisons and secondary schools.

Building her company in 2022, Dramatic Scope Ltd, to offer therapy, clinical supervision and drama facilitation to private clients, Rachel returned to the classroom at our Rotherham Campus to teach Level 2 and 3 Performing Arts as well as the BA (Hons) Theatre, Acting and Performance.  

Back to Meet the Tutors