Zoe Newman

Highly experienced Educator with over 25 years' experience in teaching and education, including extensive Further Education experience, private accredited training and hands-on aesthetics practice. Qualified to Level 3 Beauty Therapy, with comprehensive knowledge across Level 2 and Level 3 Beauty Therapy, and currently studying for a Level 6 Diploma in Aesthetics with ProQual. I also hold a CertEd teaching qualification and A1 Assessors qualification.

My industry experience is complemented by extensive knowledge of professional skincare and a broad range of leading brands, including Elemis, Dermalogica, Lancome and Clinicare, together with many other professional brands throughout my career. My career combines practical industry expertise with a proven track record in education. I have taught within Further Education, established and successfully operated my own beauty and aesthetics businesses, and developed and delivered accredited professional training courses.

I am a confident and engaging presenter who enjoys creating educational experiences that are informative, practical and memorable. I have extensive experience adapting training to different audiences and learning styles, delivering both practical demonstrations and theoretical education, and supporting learners to achieve professional standards. I am passionate about skincare, aesthetics, professional education and continuous development and am now seeking to bring my combination of industry expertise, teaching experience and passion for professional skincare to a forward-thinking global brand

Beauty & Aesthetics Lecturer / Educator at DERBY COLLEGE (2024-03 – Present)

• Deliver professional education and training within the beauty and aesthetics curriculum.
• Plan and deliver engaging theoretical and practical sessions for learners with varied levels of experience and ability.
• Provide practical demonstrations and support learners in developing their technical skills and professional confidence.
• Assess learner performance against qualification requirements and provide constructive developmental feedback.
• Support learners in achieving professional standards and progressing towards their career goals.
• Adapt teaching approaches and resources to meet individual learning needs.
• Maintain a professional, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
• Bring current industry knowledge and practical aesthetics experience into the classroom.
• Maintain awareness of developments within the beauty, skincare and aesthetics industries.
• Encourage learners to understand not only treatment procedures, but also professional standards, consultation, client care and the importance of delivering an excellent customer experience.

Owner / Aesthetics Practitioner / Trainer at ZOE NEWMAN SMPU & AESTHETICS (2010 – Present)

Originally established as Lash & Beauty Lounge, subsequently developed and rebranded as Zoe Newman SMPU & Aesthetics.

• Owned and independently managed a professional beauty and aesthetics business for over 14 years.
• Delivered professional aesthetics treatments and maintained a strong focus on client care, consultation and treatment standards.
• Developed extensive hands-on experience across advanced aesthetics treatments, including:
• Microneedling
• Mesotherapy
• PRP treatments
• Microdermabrasion
• Advanced skincare treatments
• Trained in laser hair removal and injectable treatments.
• Applied comprehensive knowledge of Level 2 and Level 3 Beauty Therapy within a professional treatment environment.
• Worked with a wide range of professional skincare brands, including Elemis whilst working with steiner, Dermalogica, Clinicare, and Lancome as well as numerous other brands throughout my career.
• Developed an understanding of different professional product ranges, treatment protocols and active ingredients.
• Provided detailed consultations and tailored treatment recommendations according to individual client needs.
• Maintained high standards of professionalism, customer service, client care and treatment quality.
• Developed and delivered accredited professional training courses alongside running the business.
• Managed course planning, learner communication, teaching, practical demonstrations, assessment and learner support.
• Built strong professional relationships with students, clients and other industry professionals.
• Independently managed the day-to-day operation of a professional aesthetics and education business.

Further Education Teacher / Beauty Educator at NEW COLLEGE NOTTINGHAM (2001 – 2012)

• Delivered beauty therapy education within the Further Education sector.
• Planned and delivered both theoretical and practical teaching across beauty-related subjects.
• Supported learners with different abilities, backgrounds and learning requirements.
• Delivered practical demonstrations and supervised hands-on treatment training.
• Assessed learners against qualification and professional standards.
• Provided constructive feedback to support learner development and achievement.
• Developed teaching resources and learning activities to support learner engagement.
• Prepared learners for professional practice and progression within the beauty industry.
• Maintained accurate assessment and learner records.
• Worked within institutional, professional and awarding-body requirements.
• Developed extensive experience in classroom management, group teaching, practical education and learner support.

CertEd – Certificate in Education

A1 Assessors Qualification

Level 6 Diploma in Aesthetics in Aesthetics – ProQual

NVQ Level 2 & 3 Beauty in Beauty inc electrical modalities

Advanced Aesthetics

Microneedling & Meso therapy

Antiwrinkle

Laser hair Removal

Microdermabrasion