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@ellauser1
Creative art and design teacher fostering inclusive learning and community growth through hands-on practice.
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
I am a qualified art and design teacher with a BA in Textile Design and a PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status, experienced in delivering creative, inclusive lessons across Art, Media and Photography. I combine strong classroom management, safeguarding training and experience supporting exhibitions and community arts programmes to inspire academic, physical and social growth through art.
My background includes roles as an art department teaching assistant, artist's admin assistant and community charity receptionist, where I managed communications, supported events, and tailored projects to individual student needs. I am empathetic, a strong communicator, motivated to learn, and bring practical studio skills alongside French (B2) proficiency to multicultural settings.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Art and Design Technology Teacher
Sedgehill Academy
Sep 2024 - Aug 2025 (11 months)
Planned and delivered creative art and design technology lessons, managed classroom behaviour, and fostered inclusivity to support students' artistic and social development across secondary curricula.
Artist's Admin Assistant
Ekta Kaul
Feb 2023 - Sep 2023 (7 months)
Managed email correspondence, organised data and spreadsheets, coordinated orders and supported show/event preparation for an embroidery artist, improving administrative efficiency.
Art Department Teaching Assistant
Thomas Tallis Secondary School
Sep 2022 - Apr 2023 (7 months)
Supported Art, Media and Photography lessons, tailored projects to students' abilities, and provided special educational support across classroom and holiday art programmes.
Community Arts Charity Receptionist
Claremont Project
Aug 2022 - Apr 2023 (8 months)
Provided front-of-house reception, social and emotional support to elderly participants, handled payments and cash management, and maintained administrative records for a community arts charity.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
BUBath Spa University
Postgraduate Certificate in Education, Education / Art and Design Technology
2024 - 2025
Completed PGCE and gained Qualified Teacher Status while training to teach Art and Design Technology between September 2024 and July 2025.
Chelsea College of Arts
Bachelor of Arts, Textile Design
2020 - 2024
Grade: 2:1
Completed a BA in Textile Design (2:1) with practical teaching and departmental support experience during the course.
ULUniversity of the Arts London
Diploma in Professional Studies, Professional Studies / Textile Design
2022 - 2023
Grade: Distinction
Completed a Diploma in Professional Studies with Distinction, including ERASMUS student support and part-time professional placements.
CDÉcole Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs
Art and Design
2021 - 2022
ERASMUS exchange studies at École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs as part of university study program.
LULeeds Arts University
Foundation in Design, Design Foundation
2019 - 2020
Grade: Distinction
Completed a Foundation in Design with Distinction, preparing for undergraduate study in art and design.
New College
A Levels, Art & Design and Graphic Design
2017 - 2019
Completed A Levels in Textile Design (A), Graphic Design (A), and French (B) between 2017 and 2019.
The Hayfield School
GCSEs, Secondary Education
2012 - 2017
Completed GCSEs across multiple subjects including Art & Design (A*), ICT (A*), English Literature (7), and French (B).
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