Teacher of Art and Photography - Leeds West Academy - Leeds, United Kingdom
(2023-09)
- Teacher of KS4 Art and Photography to students with mixed abilities, including students with SEND needs.
- Confident with developing tailored advice for individuals to develop successful output towards their coursework.
- Planned and delivered KS3 art schemes that embed WAGOLL modelling and expectations that is inclusive for students of all abilities. Establishing high expectations in a calm and engaging learning environment.
- Hosted KS4 interventions beyond school hours; including after-school sessions, and occasional intervention days for Saturday school and half-term holidays.
- Experienced form tutor to a Y8 group, supporting with daily check-ins, behavioural guidance, and effective delivery of PSHE content.
- Deliver adapted and supported art lessons in the alternative provision facility within the school. Nurturing disadvantaged students with positive reinforcement to obtain achievable goals in each lesson.
- Contributes to wider school life, including CPD and daily duties. Assists with photography events in school, such as sports day and journalist visits.
- Reason for leaving: Moving home to North Yorkshire, seeking a new challenge within reasonable commuting distance.
Teacher of Design Technology - Colne Valley High School - United Kingdom
(2021-09 - 2023-07)
- Taught KS3 Resistant Materials and Graphic Design, along with KS4 Construction. Delivering both practical and theory-based lessons for students of all abilities.
- Managed student assessment data, taking responsibility for all outcomes and identifying potential gaps to address with students in future lessons.
- Maintained high standards of health and safety in the workshop. Educating and reminding students of routine factors when working with tools and equipment.
- Delivered hands-on construction lessons, engaging with practical tasks including tiling, timber-frame building, whilst maintaining safety expectations with power tools.
- Experienced form tutor to a Y9 group. Working close with families and students to maintain attendance tracking, equipment, and behavioural support.
- Reason for leaving: Desired an opportunity to explore teaching avenues with art and photography.
SCITT Trainee for Secondary Design & Technology - Titus Salt Secondary School - United Kingdom
(2020-09 - 2021-07)
- Completed SCITT teacher training, gathering experience in KS3 Resistant Materials, Textiles, Food, Art & KS4 Engineering and Product Design.
- Developed strong adaptability to covid restrictions, creating engaging and informative lesson content that was delivered either remotely or in a non-workshop setting.
- Recognised for calm and engaging lesson delivery, with the ability to produce well-structured and engaging resources.
- Awarded the Tim Barker prize by Leeds Trinity University for recognition of the hard work and dedication I brought into my training.
- Reason for leaving: End of the university course, placement completed.
Art Director - Freelance Art Director for Film and TV - UK
(2019-12 - 2020-03)
- Worked as an Art Director for Sky Atlantic Sci-Fi TV series. Responsible for designing and over-seeing the construction process for dedicated sets as per the Production Designer's brief.
- Produced detailed construction drawings and worked closely with the Construction Manager to oversee the design from concept to final build.
- Managed complex projects under tight deadlines, whilst maintaining a level head under pressure.
- Build an experience of mentoring and teaching for junior members of the department, providing support and advice. This transitioned into my desire to work as a teacher.
- Reason for leaving: Coronavirus Pandemic. Redundancy.
Assistant Art Director - Freelance Assistant Art Director for Film and TV - UK
(2016-03 - 2019-12)
- Worked as a freelance Assistant Art Director on a variety of productions across Yorkshire and the UK, this included ITV, Netflix, Channel 4, and BBC.
- Created graphic design props using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, developing a strong understanding of typography, paper types, and relevant periodical graphic formatting.
- Gained three years experience working with various art directors and manufacturers, learning properties of materials and applying effective finishes.
- Reason for leaving: Promotion to Art Director.
Art Department Assistant - Freelance Art Department Assistant for Film and TV - UK
(2014-08 - 2016-03)
- Developed foundational skills in a junior role in a art department. Learning how to work alongside construction teams and prop teams on a busy working production.
- Worked for a year in the art department for Emmerdale at ITV in Leeds. Maintaining a respected reputation among colleagues in the studio.
- Gained experience and an understanding of on-camera production requirements. Drawing and publishing studio set plans that assisted the production team with their planning.
- Reason for leaving: Promotion to Assistant Art Director.
Self-Serve Warehouse Assistant - IKEA - United Kingdom
(2011-07 - 2014-08)
- Supported customers in the self-serve warehouse, maintaining great housekeeping skills and customer service.
- Learned how to work well in a team, developing people skills and efficiency at the workplace.
- Worked here part-time whilst studying at Nottingham Trent University.
- Reason for leaving: Graduated university and became an Art Department Assistant.
