Emma Owen
Freelance Artist & Tutor Based in Nottingham, UK
Emma Owen
Professional Info
A creative person with a great deal of compassion I strive to positively impact people in the communities I find myself and communicate ideas and messages in ways that will be well received.
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A member of the board of trustees for the charity Krasif Aid working in Bulgaria. Leading mission teams to work in various projects in partnership with churches in the UK and Bulgaria. Fundraising and raising of awareness using social media.
A committed Christian and member of Woven St. Margaret’s Church having also worshipped at a number of other churches around Nottingham over the last 15 years living here. Currently lead the creche once a month.
Work Experience
Design Technology Technician, Ellis Guilford School, Nottingham
November 2017 – Present
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Technician duties covering art, textiles, food and resistant materials departments. Preparation of practical materials, technical support in lessons, ordering of materials, maintenance of equipment, maintaining and promoting good health and safety standards.
Languages
English
Skills
Competent in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook. All used daily in current role.
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Regular user of social media for my self-employed business and for communication and publicity for a charity.
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Competent in Photoshop.
2010 - present
Artist/Tutor, Self Employed
July 2012 – Present
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Creation of art and products, marketing of products and services, delivering workshops and classes in a variety of art mediums. Management of own website and social media presence.
Supply Teacher, Ellis Guilford School, Nottingham
November 2011 – June 2012
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Covering lessons in a secondary school environment across a variety of subjects.
Teacher of Art, Ellis Guilford School, Nottingham
September 2007 – August 2010
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Teaching in an inner city secondary school. Delivering full curriculum to both Key Stage 3 and 4 students. Responsibility for data analysis and sharing with colleagues in the art department to improve students attainment and plan provision appropriately.
2010 - present
NQT Teacher of Art, Toothill School, Bingham, Nottinghamshire
September 2006 – August 2007
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Teaching in a county school to complete NQT year. Delivering full curriculum to both Key Stage 3 and 4 students.
Unqualified Teacher of Art, Ellis Guilford School, Nottingham
September 2005 – August 2006
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Working full time in school to complete teacher training year, attending university sessions every two weeks. Qualified teacher status achieved.
Qualifications
Qualified Teacher Status,
Nottingham Trent University
2006
BA Hons Fine Art 2:1,
De Montfort University, Leicester
2005
Foundation Art and Design, A Levels Art and English Language, AS Levels Photography and Psychology,
Luton VI Form College
2002
11 GCSEs A*-C,
Stopsley High School, Luton
1999