About me
I completed my teacher training in July 2020, through Wigan and West Lancashire Catholic Schools Direct which was accredited through Liverpool Hope University. I am currently working at Holly Lodge Girls College, where I have completed half of my first ECT year.
Projects
- Year 13 - Unit 12 - 'and the winner is...'The pupils were asked to design an award for the different year groups to be given out in the end of year celebration ceremony. Following the design cycle we explored and experimented with different materials and designs, taking inspiration from artists and designers, before finally having a professional meeting to discuss their ideas and a trophy being selected by the client (Headteacher).
- Year 9 ArchitectureThe pupils studied an adapted GCSE project to make it more suitable for the academic year. This project closely mirrors the GCSE protocol so has been an insight for the pupils taking their options this year. Using skills they will have acquired in Year 8, we have worked on developing their skills and learning new techniques.
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Work history
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Teacher of Art and DesignHolly Lodge Girls College
Liverpool, United KingdomFull Time
Planned and delivered motivating and engaging lessons to;
• 3, Year 7 Mixed Ability classes, surrounding the themes of ‘Drawing’, ‘Symbolism’ and ‘Portraiture’ with techniques in observational drawing and painting, tonal drawing and mark making skills, colour theory and mixing, composition, 3D clay skills. Whilst following the departments SOL and assessment protocols.
• 3, Mixed Ability Year 8 classes, through projects on ‘Drawing’ and ‘Cubism’, following a curriculum map in accordance with the National Curriculum for Art and Design. With techniques in observational drawing, tonal drawing and mark making skills, colour theory, composition, printmaking, textiles and artist research on Victoria Villisana. Whilst following the departments SOL and assessment protocols.
• 4, Year 9 classes, supporting them through an ‘Architecture’ project for the year. Building on their skills from year 7 and 8 learning new techniques such as mixed media, artist research, watercolour painting, tonal drawings, collage drawings, 3D clay tile making, building design, texture exploration and much more.
• 1, GCSE Year 10 class, supporting them in an ‘Architecture’ project they started in Year 9, extending their knowledge in different artist research, experimenting with new techniques such as graphite and chalk drawings, paper and paint, textiles exploration, batik painting, ink painting and bleach painting. All fitting into the AQA AO1 -4.
• 1, GCSE Year 11 class, supporting them in completing Component 1 according to the AQA assessment objectives. Provided additional support both inside and outside of the classroom to GCSE pupils who required interventions, setting targets and helping gather their ideas. Worked on a 1-2-1 basis with pupils requiring intervention, helping generate ideas, artist research and sentence stems.
• 1, Year 12 Art, Craft and Design class with 3 Mixed Ability students using the Pearsons Edexcel specifications, constructing workshops in Printmaking and Textiles, completing Unit 1 ‘Juxtaposition’ with results pending. Providing additional support in target setting, artist research, composition, independent research skills. Whilst following the guidelines for assessment set by the exam board. Invigilating timed assessments.
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SEN Teaching AssistantSt. Peter's Catholic High School, Wigan
- Wigan, United KingdomFull Time
Supporting pupils with SEN and EHCP daily, helping them to gain independence and confidence in their own learning.
Target setting with pupils (Pupil Passports), conversations about how teachers can help with learning, giving targets to complete independently at home, occasionally with the help of parents/guardians. These are completed termly, sent home to parents/guardians and uploaded to SIMS/Edulink for staff to access.
Regular contact with parents regarding goal setting and achievements.
Participation in staff meetings, understanding new policies and procedures.
Participating in Invigilator Training, qualified, awaiting certification.
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Skills
- Ceramic Design
- Teaching Assistant
- Teaching
- Teaching Facilitation
- Art
- Drawing
- Painting
- Ceramic
- Textiles
- Textile art
Education
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PGCE Secondary EducationLiverpool Hope University
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
I studied my PGCE through Wigan and West Lancashire Catholic School Direct, which was accredited by Liverpool Hope University. I completed two school based placements and took on the role of a Form Tutor whilst in my first placement. I have listed above the experience I gained whilst completing my placements under work experience. Even though my placements got suspended because of the pandemic, I still graduated with a Merit.
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MA Creative PracticeLiverpool Hope University
- Liverpool, United Kingdom
I studied my MA at Liverpool Hope University, carrying on my work from my undergraduate, developing my work to a standard that I feel will help me to break into the design industry. I decided to specialise in ceramic design, using modern architecture as my inspiration for the design of my completed tableware set.
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Awards
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Pete Cummings AwardLiverpool Hope University
I was given this award at my 3rd Year degree show, this is one of the many awards that the university gives out each year. I won this for the originality and the use of colour in my work. It consisted of a family, known to the university, buying a number of my ceramic tableware pieces, 3 in total.