Jingzhi Yang

Visual Arts educator with a multidisciplinary background in architecture, design and contemporary art practice. Experienced in teaching full-class lower secondary Visual Arts and mentoring O-Level Art students in small-group settings across independent and government schools in Singapore. Passionate about creating inquiry-driven learning experiences that foster creativity, critical thinking and confident artistic expression.

Visual Arts Teacher (PGDE Programme) at Hillgrove Secondary School (2026-01 – Present)

• Design and deliver Visual Arts curriculum across lower and upper secondary, developing upper secondary units in design, photography and O-Level Art portfolio preparation while adapting learning experiences for diverse learners.
• Serve as Form Teacher for a Secondary 5 class, delivering pastoral care and adapting Character & Citizenship Education lessons to support students' academic, social and personal development.
• Teacher-in-Charge of the Art Club, coordinating artist workshops, mentoring student leaders and guiding collaborative projects that achieved the school's first-ever SYF selection.
• Curate student exhibitions, organise learning journeys and contribute to major school events.

Visual Arts Teacher at Singapore Chinese Girls' School (2025-01 – 2025-12)

• Designed and taught interdisciplinary Visual Arts units integrating digital media alongside traditional studio practice for lower secondary and O-Level Art students, emphasising experimentation, material exploration, conceptual thinking, peer critique and portfolio development.
• Teacher-in-Charge of the Art Club, coordinating artist workshops, mentoring competition entries and curating student exhibitions alongside the Performing Arts Festival.
• Organised cross-level learning journeys and enrichment programmes, served as Form Teacher for a Secondary 1 class.

Independent Artist & Creative Practitioner at Freelance (2023-09 – Present)

• Developed an independent creative practice, collaborating with clients to translate personal narratives into bespoke visual artworks through research, consultation and iterative design.
• Built a distinctive creative brand through visual storytelling, social media and strategic collaborations, cultivating an international audience of over 1,000 followers within three months.

Junior Design Consultant at Parti Studio (2022-08 – 2023-08)

Bespoke design consultancy studio ranked No.1 in Wallpaper* magazine's 'Stars of the Future' list

• Co-developed the studio's first commercial lighting collection with the studio director, taking the project from concept to production. Debuted at the London Design Festival and featured by Wallpaper* and other international design media.
• Collaborated across architecture, product and exhibition design, translating concepts into built outcomes through research, prototyping and digital design workflows.

Portfolio and University Application Mentor at Freelance (2021-06 – 2024-06)

• Mentored aspiring architecture and design students in developing competitive portfolios and personal statements, all students secured offers from the UK's top five design schools.

BA(Hons) in Architecture – UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE (2019-01 – 2022-01)

International Baccalaureate in HL Visual Arts – ST JOSEPH'S INSTITUTION (2017-01 – 2018-01)