Rhian Grace

Dedicated and adaptable professional with extensive experience across education, healthcare coordination, and emotional support. Currently working as an Emotional Literacy Specialist in a secondary school, with a background as a qualified Drama and English teacher. Skilled at building supportive, person-centred relationships, coordinating services, and delivering clear communication.

Qualified in IEMT and actively training in Belief Coding®, Trauma-Informed Coaching, and Art Therapy, bringing a compassionate, holistic approach to wellbeing and learning.

Teaching Assistant & Emotional Literacy Specialist (ELSA) - Pontarddulais Comprehensive School - Swansea

(2021-01)

• Deliver Emotional Literacy Support to students across Key Stage 3 and 4.
• Previously taught English Language in Key Stage 3 extraction classes.
• Provide one-to-one and group support to build resilience, confidence, and communication skills.

Self-Employed Podiatry Coordinator - Footsteps Podiatry - Swansea

(2016-01 - 2019-12)

• Coordinated appointments and placements for podiatrists, ensuring patients were matched with the most suitable specialist.
• Handled office administration, scheduling, and client liaison.

Supply Teacher – Drama & English - Affinity Education - Cowbridge

(2009-01 - 2011-12)

Supply Teacher – Drama & English - New Directions Education - Cardiff

(2008-01 - 2009-12)

Teacher of SEN English & Drama - Porth County Community School - RCT

(2007-01 - 2008-12)

• Delivered SEN English and Drama up to GCSE.
• Taught Year 9 PSE and provided pastoral support to Year 7.

Supply Teacher – Drama & English - New Directions Education - Cardiff

(2006-01 - 2007-12)

Teacher of Drama, Expressive Arts & English - John Colet School - Buckinghamshire

(2005-01 - 2006-12)

• Drama (GCSE & A Level), Expressive Arts (GCSE), English (Year 7), and PSE (Year 7).

Sales Consultant - The Orange Shop - Pontypridd

(2001-01 - 2004-12)

• Customer advice, sales, and visual merchandising in a busy town centre store.

Clerical Officer - The Benefits Agency - Pontypridd

(1996-01 - 2000-12)

• Processed new claims for Income Support with accuracy and efficiency.

PGCE - Drama and English - University of Wales, Aberystwyth (2004-01 - 2005-12)

GCSE - Mathematics - Coleg Morgannwg (2003-01 - 2005-12)

BA (Hons) - Theatre and Media Drama - University of Glamorgan (2000-01 - 2003-12)

BTEC First Diploma - Caring - Pontypridd College (1993-01 - 1994-12)

GCSE - English and Science - Porth County Comprehensive School (1992-01 - 1993-12)