CV

  • PGCE Secondary Education: Design and Technology
    Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester

    BA Contemporary Craft and Product (Ceramics, Glass, Metal)
    Buckinghamshire New University, High Wycombe

    BTEC National Diploma Art and Design
    Reading College, Reading

  • Ceramics Teacher

    Activate Learning, Reading (Aug 2023 – Present)

    ·        Teaching and facilitating ceramics sessions to adults

    Art teacher

    Activate Learning, Reading (Aug 2023 – Present)

    ·        Co-ordinating Mindful art classes for community groups with a range of art mediums

    UAL Short Courses Tutor (July 2024 – Present)

    ·        Developing and delivering an art mixed media short course curriculum to under 16s

    Unqualified Art Teacher
    North Chadderton School, Manchester (Sept 2020 – Dec 2020)

    • Taught KS3-4 Art and KS4 Photography, developing lesson plans and fostering creativity in students.

    Trainee Teacher
    Manchester Metropolitan University / Marple Hall School, Stockport (March 2021 – June 2021)

    • Taught Design and Technology at KS3-4, integrating artistic techniques into the curriculum.

    Cover Supervisor
    Amnis Education (Agency) / The Albion Academy, Salford (April 2019 – July 2019)

    Full-time Art and Design KS3, also covering PHSE and other subjects as required.

  • Artist in Residence

    Activate Learning, Reading (Aug 2023 – April 2024)

    ·        Supporting the technician in maintenance of ceramics studio

    Co-ordinator for a Life Drawing Class
    Studio Bee, Manchester (Sept 2017 – Dec 2019)

    • Organized and facilitated life drawing sessions, ensuring a structured and creative environment for artists.

    Ceramics Technician (Volunteer)
    Reading College, Reading (April 2014 – Aug 2014)

    • Assisted students in ceramics techniques

    • Kiln operation, and studio maintenance.

    Assistant Glassblower
    London Glassblowing, Bermondsey London (Summer 2012, 2013, 2014)
    Loco Glass, Cirencester (Summer 2014)
    Isle of Wight Glass, Isle of Wight (Summer 2013)

    • Gained hands-on experience in glassblowing, assisting in production and creative processes, packaging and gallery set up.

  • Bracknell Aphasia Self Help Group

    (Mar 2023)

    ·        Led printmaking and ceramics painting workshops for an aphasia self-help group, fostering creativity, self-expression, and confidence through accessible art.

    The Avenue School

    (Mar 2025)

    ·        Led a ceramics workshop for Year 7 special needs students, encouraging creativity, sensory exploration, and self-expression through hands-on clay activities.