Grace Smith
London,Please select..
Summary
Ten years of experience in fashion and textiles, specialising in community initiatives that promote art, textiles, and fashion. Proven ability to support students with special educational needs, leveraging personal insights as a neurodiverse individual. Committed to applying expertise as a behaviour mentor to empower future generations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Homemaking
Career Break
2024.01 - 2026.01
- Managed household responsibilities, including cleaning, cooking, and organisation.
- Coordinated children’s daily routines to ensure structure and stability.
- Managed education plans for special educational needs with steady organisation.
- Attend SEND-focused workshops such as PBS to improve support strategies.
- Executed daily operational tasks with precision and attention to detail.
Creative Practitioner
Caramel Rock
London
2024.02 - 2024.10
- Tutored Level 1 fashion BTEC content in workshop sessions, fostering skills development and creativity.
- Delivered outreach programmes at Rein Youth Club, engaging vulnerable young people in creative activities.
- Supported young people with social care backgrounds and SEMH, autism, dyslexia, and ADHD through tailored interventions.
Creative practitioner
Dominion Centre
London
2023.01 - 2023.01
- Facilitated expression of heritage in children through fashion design and live music performances.
- Delivered interactive activities that integrated fashion making and sound exploration, enhancing creative skills.
- Co-hosted music and fashion workshops for children aged 4-16, fostering creativity and self-expression.
Homemaking
Career Break
London
2019.01 - 2022.01
- Coordinated daily activities for children, managing schedules, tasks, and priorities to ensure structured and fulfilling routines.
Youth Leader
Hebe Foundation
London
2018.07 - 2018.08
- Delivered structured business skills to young people ages 12–18, enhancing their confidence and future employability.
- Provided pastoral care to support emotional well-being for every attendee.
- Managed challenging behaviour effectively, promoting a respectful and inclusive atmosphere for all attendees.
- Ensured safe, secure sessions by consistently enforcing strict health and safety guidelines, fostering a supportive environment.
Programme Leader
NCS Challenge
London
2018.06 - 2018.07
- Enhanced support for 60 young people through structured behaviour management and maintenance of medical records.
- Delivered the second challenge based on staff feedback, recognising strong performance.
- Secured two challenge opportunities following positive feedback on previous work.
Sewing Tutoring
Paula Grace Creates
London
2021.05 - 2021.09
- Planned, delivered, and demonstrated engaging lessons using drawing activities for an autistic nine-year-old student.
- Ensured smooth workflow and service delivery through consistent execution of routine responsibilities.
- Executed assigned tasks promptly while meeting strict deadlines.
- Acquired and applied new skills to enhance daily task performance.
FCUK X UEL
2020.09 - 2020.12
Childminder
Paula Grace Creates
London
2017.02 - 2018.09
- Coordinated school drop-offs during overnight stays, ensuring timely arrivals and secure transitions for the child in care.
- Organised weekend stays, upholding routines and providing consistent, safe supervision.
- Planned engaging, kid-friendly activities that promoted development and facilitated wholesome playtime.
- Prepared wholesome meals and followed dietary and care needs daily.
- Promoted good behaviour with consistent discipline techniques.
- Managed emergencies efficiently, ensuring the safety of all parties involved.
Seamstress
Paula Grace Creates
London
2016.01 - 2017.12
- Maintain pattern cutting, garment construction, and garment production through sewing tasks.
- Repaired damaged clothing items for extended wearability and utility.
- Drafted patterns according to design specifications, achieving desired silhouettes and fits.
- Sourced high-quality fabrics, contributing to the overall durability and appeal of final products.
Youth Worker
Westbury Avenue Baptist Church
London
2016.12 - 2017.08
- Provided emotional support during challenging times, fostering resilience and well-being of youths.
- Evaluated youth programmes and adjusted strategies to enhance effectiveness and meet youth needs.
- Organised community art sessions to engage and inspire young people.
Education
TQUK Level 3 Award - Education and Training (RQF)
BBE Training Limited
2024.10 - 2025.01
MA - Design Innovation
Buckinghamshire New University
2023.09 - 2024.06
BA HONS - Fashion Textiles
University of East London
2017.09 - 2023.06
BTEC Level 3 Extended - Fashion Textiles
City and Islington College
2014.09 - 2016.06
Diploma Of Interior Design - Interior Design
Interior Design Institute
London 2014.01 - 2014.12
International Baccalaureate - IB MYP
Dwight School London
London 2009.07 - 2014.07
Skills
- Safeguarding
- Teamworking
- Conflict resolution
- Empathy
- Leadership
- Adolescent mental health understanding
- Special needs familiarity
- Community Outreach
References
Written References Upon Request
Accomplishments
2023 University of East London Textile Innovation Award
Certification
- 2025 Autism Education Trust - Making Sense of Autism in Early Years of the Early Years AET Professional Development Programme
- 2020 MHFA England MHFA
- 2018 First Aid Training
Timeline
TQUK Level 3 Award - Education and Training (RQF)
BBE Training Limited
2024.10 - 2025.01
Creative Practitioner
Caramel Rock
2024.02 - 2024.10
Homemaking
Career Break
2024.01 - 2026.01
MA - Design Innovation
Buckinghamshire New University
2023.09 - 2024.06
Creative practitioner
Dominion Centre
2023.01 - 2023.01
Sewing Tutoring
Paula Grace Creates
2021.05 - 2021.09
FCUK X UEL
2020.09 - 2020.12
Homemaking
Career Break
2019.01 - 2022.01
Youth Leader
Hebe Foundation
2018.07 - 2018.08
Programme Leader
NCS Challenge
2018.06 - 2018.07
BA HONS - Fashion Textiles
University of East London
2017.09 - 2023.06
Childminder
Paula Grace Creates
2017.02 - 2018.09
Youth Worker
Westbury Avenue Baptist Church
2016.12 - 2017.08
Seamstress
Paula Grace Creates
2016.01 - 2017.12
BTEC Level 3 Extended - Fashion Textiles
City and Islington College
2014.09 - 2016.06
Diploma Of Interior Design - Interior Design
Interior Design Institute
2014.01 - 2014.12
International Baccalaureate - IB MYP
Dwight School London
2009.07 - 2014.07