I have worked as an acting coach, teaching artist, literacy consultant and seminar leader in a variety of settings in Australia, Europe, Japan and, since 1997, the United States.

My most satisfying responsibility as a teacher is to inspire and motivate people, taking them enthusiastically from where they are to where they need to go. I differentiate all teaching according to whom I’m teaching, how they learn best and what needs to be achieved.

Whether coaching actors for auditions, conducting workshops for animators at School of Visual Arts, conducting writing seminars, guiding young adults in theatre appreciation for Lincoln Center Institute, facilitating an English language voice laboratory or teaching drama in correction centers, I encourage learning for the sake of it and not just as a means to an end.

As a literacy consultant, I model effective teaching strategies for classroom teachers, assist school principals and administrators with developing school action plans, create collaborative teaching teams and conduct professional development.

I believe that when all else fails, try the Arts.

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“Gradually Ms. Pulo won over the most resistant teachers with her charismatic personality, credibility and utmost professionalism.”
Jennifer Connolly, Assistant Principal, NYDOE, Alternative Schools and Programs, GED

“Your enthusiasm and commitment to my work has been an inspiration, drawing from a well that seems to never run dry.”
Craig Gillespie, Gilmont’s New Stage Dramatics, Melbourne, Australia

“You and your work, your passion, your inspiration, your dedication to the Institute are at the heart of our work.”
Cathryn Williams, Director of Strategic Alliances, Lincoln Center Institute

“Ms. Pulo became the leader of our ‘English through Drama’ course whereby students were able to discover English and learn its practical applications through the medium of role play and drama...The course has been successful beyond all expectations.”
David Williams, Assistant Area Manager. Nova Group, Japan

“As you could sense from the discussion following your seminar, you stimulated the students into creating and performing their own work.”
Isabelle Buttigieg, Executive Coordinator, Theatre Studies, Malta University

“Stella’s help was invaluable. I had to audition in English for a production soon to tour Japan where I live and I was cast.”
Kaoru Nishida, Tokyo

“This (letter) is to recognize Ms. Stella Pulo for her outstanding artistic talent and commend her for her invaluable contributions to the field of drama in Japan.”
Jon M Brokering, Associate Professor, Chuo University, Tokyo

“Her teaching methodology is unique and immensely impressive...”
Kristin Von Bibra, Educational Director, Melbourne Theatre Company, Victoria, Australia

“Stella visited schools to work with students on the Winterarts repertoire of performances. In every case she did that with energy and integrity. Her exuberance won over the most recalcitrant group of teenagers.”
Jane Phillips, Winterarts Coordinator, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia