Nicola Visual Arts Teacher. I.B. MYP and DP. Examiner.
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Hello! I am a passionate Artist and Teacher from Scotland. I am a patient, friendly, innovative professional. I love to share my love of the Arts with my students. I get to know your interests, your passions and think of how we can include them in your work, this way, you'll enjoy every minute! I started teaching online throughout Covid at my International school and I would like to continue helping students achieve their best. I have 16years experience teaching full time in UK and International schools. I have lots of I.B. experience, I am an Examiner for the Process Portfolio component. I can help you with your Extended Essay, any part of your I.B. DP or MYP course you may be struggling with. If you'd just like to develop your Artwork, I can share my resources in a lesson to help you consider new ideas and be a pair of fresh ideas to spot weaknesses and suggest ways to improve. I create a bespoke service to match your needs, to help you achieve what you are looking for.

Subjects

  • Extended Essay Diploma

  • Visual Arts Beginner-Intermediate

  • IBDP Visual arts

Experience

  • Visual Arts Teacher (Nov, 2022–Present) at Bertha Park High School, Perth, Scotland.
    Responsible for teaching S1, S2, S3 students, Art and Photography classes. Curriculum for Excellence. Developing curriculum to challenge all students. I teach 3 classes of students who do not attend mainstream classes, providing a tailor-made experience for them, I have found this very rewarding, making Art accessible to all students. I have a Readiness class every morning, providing Pastoral support.
  • Visual Arts Teacher (Aug, 2019–Jun, 2022) at Nord Anglia, British International School, Bratislava. Slovakia.
    Responsible for teaching 11 - 18yr old students. National curriculum, IGCSE and International Baccalaureate Diploma. Writing schemes of work and developing curriculum. Supporting Duke of Edinburgh activities. Developing interdisciplinary projects. Reporting Exam analysis to management. Adapting schemes of work to move to virtual teaching platform. Teaching Virtually when required (Covid requirements), hybrid teaching using Microsoft TEAMs. Extended essay supervisor. I have been a Form tutor for 2 years at this school. In my last year, I took the role of Head of Year for the Year 9 group.
  • Visual Arts Teacher (Aug, 2018–Jun, 2019) at International School of Stuttgart
    Responsible for teaching International Baccalaureate, Middle Years Programme to 10 – 16yr old students. Writing scheme of work and developing curriculum. Supports Duke of Edinburgh activities. Developing Interdisciplinary Units and launching ePortfolio with current Yr10s. 1 year maternity cover position.
  • Visual Arts Teacher (Aug, 2016–Jun, 2018) at Taipei European School
    Responsible for teaching 11 – 17yr old students, planning and teaching British national curriculum, International Baccalaureate Diploma and iGCSE programme. Working closely with Head of Department, developing curriculum. Pastoral responsibilities as a Form Tutor. Running after school clubs. Supports Duke of Edinburgh activities. Extended Essay supervisor.
  • Visual Arts Teacher (Sep, 2013–Jun, 2016) at Utahloy International school, Zengcheng, China.
    Responsible for writing and delivering the Visual Arts MYP and DP IB courses. Responsible for writing schemes of work, organising department, sourcing resources. Pastoral responsibilities as Head of House. After-school clubs, Boarding House duties. Responsible for producing school yearbook. Teacher’s duties; teaching 12 – 18yr old students. EE supervisor.
  • Visual Arts Teacher (Sep, 2012–Jun, 2013) at Oxford International College, Changzhou, China.
    Start up school. Responsible for setting up department, writing schemes of work, writing school policies, sourcing resources. After-school clubs, Boarding House duties. Form Tutor; pastoral responsibilities, House Leader, teaching EAL one to one classes. Teacher’s duties; teaching 4 – 17yr old students.
  • Visual Arts Teacher, Head of Department. (Aug, 2011–Jul, 2012) at Cleethorpes Academy, Cleethorpes, England.
    Responsible for the running of department, training of staff within faculty. Monitoring progress of all students, ensuring results are successful. Reporting data to Management. Teacher’s duties; teaching 11-16yr old students. After school sessions.
  • Visual Arts Teacher (Aug, 2008–Jul, 2011) at Tollbar Academy, Grimsby, England.
    Responsible for all Teacher’s duties, teaching 11-18yr old students. Tracking progress of KS3 students. Teaching International Baccalaureate DP, GCSE. and National Curriculum. Form Tutor; Pastoral Duties. Involved in running extra Curricular Projects and After School Clubs.

Education

  • PGCE Secondary Art & Design (Sep, 2007–Jun, 2008) from Cardiff Metropolitan University
  • BA (Hons) Fine Art Printmaking (Sep, 1999–Jun, 2003) from Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen

Fee details

    £20–100/hour (US$25.32–126.58/hour)

    Happy to have a quick free chat to start (10mins), to meet each other and see what student wants from me, see if we are a good match. 20 pounds would be acceptable to discuss student's work, projects, conversation. 100 is for EE feedback. Extensive guidance, sharing my knowledge.

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