Summary

Work experience

• Curriculum and Education Creator

  Little Tree English

  2025.05-2026.06

  (a year)

  educational videos, books, worksheets and digital materials to support English learning from kindergarten to primary levels. Specialise in creating educational illustrations, branding, and visual materials that support teaching and early learning by developing content focused on vocabulary, dialogue practice, daily English, and guided reading.
• English teacher

  Fudan Lanfu Kindergarten

  2023.08-2025.06

  (2 years)

  Taught English as a co-homeroom teacher to kindergarten students. Created engaging classroom content to support early English language development.
• English teacher

  Pacican Academy

  2012.08-2023.06

  (11 years)

  teaching grade 2 and grade 3 students with specialist classes for grade 3, 4 and 5 students. Previous teaching experience within middle school system.

Educational experience

• Teesside University

  Ba (Hons) Graphic Design

  2009.10-2012.07

  (3 years)

  I worked on both traditional and contemporary technologies across areas such as visual design, brand identity, editorial design, packaging, typography, and process design. The programme prepared me for a broad range of media, including digital, print, and environmental applications, while emphasising research, strategy, critical thinking, experimentation, and innovative visual communication. Key features of the course: Core skills development: Visual grammar, typography, layout, image-making, idea generation, branding/identity, narrative design, and strategic thinking. Year 1: Collaboration Project, Graphic Processes, Introduction to the Creative Industries, Visual Narratives. Year 2: Creative Research Project, Identity/Experience and Environments, Industry Project, Working in the Creative Industries. Final year: Major Project (substantial independent creative/portfolio work) and Professional Practice (portfolio development, industry networking, and career transition). I received a 2:1 (Upper Second-Class Honours) classification, and reflects a strong academic and creative performance, indicating a solid conceptual ability, technical skill, critical engagement, and a professional-standard portfolio.
• Newcastle College

  HND Graphic Design/Illustration

  2000.09-2002.07

  (2 years)

  This two-year Higher National Diploma is a practical, vocational Level 5 qualification focused on developing the core skills needed as a graphic designer and illustrator. I explored visual communication through research, idea development and production, covering areas such as editorial and magazine design, logos and branding, poster and book-cover design, typography, packaging, and self-promotion. Key elements include mastering industry-standard Adobe software (Photoshop, Illustrator and related tools), studying design and art movements, building awareness of contemporary practitioners, and creating a substantial professional portfolio. The course emphasises creative thinking, live or industry-style projects, and preparation for employment, freelance practice, or progression to a BA top-up degree. A Pass indicates successful completion of the required modules and portfolio work to the standard needed for the award.
• Hartlepool 6th Form College

  GNVQ Art & Design (Advanced)

  1998.09-2000.07

  (2 years)

  This was a full-time Level 3 vocational qualification (equivalent to two A-levels) focused on developing practical and creative skills in art and design. I completed a combination of mandatory and optional units covering areas such as visual research, design processes, idea generation and development, use of materials and techniques (2D and 3D), contextual studies of artists/designers, and producing a personal portfolio of work in response to briefs. It also included mandatory Level 3 Core Skills (Key Skills) qualifications in: Application of Number (Maths) Communication (English) Information Technology (IT) I received a Distinction, and was the highest overall grade, reflecting strong performance across the vocational units and core skills. The qualification prepared me for higher education in art/design roles.
• Hartlepool 6th Form College

  GNVQ Art & Design (ntermediate)

  1997.09-1998.07

  (a year)

  This was a full-time Level 2 vocational qualification (broadly equivalent to four GCSEs at grades A*–C) focused on building foundational practical and creative skills in art and design. I completed mandatory and optional units covering areas such as basic visual research, design processes, idea generation, use of materials and techniques (2D and 3D), introductory contextual studies of artists and designers, and producing a portfolio of work in response to set briefs. It also included mandatory Core Skills (Key Skills) qualifications at Level 1 in: Application of Number (Maths) Communication (English) Information Technology (IT) A Pass indicates my successful completion of the required vocational units and core skills to the standard needed for the award. The qualification provided a pathway to further study at Advanced level.

Certificates