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Jak Bretherton

Lower Darwen,Lancashire

Summary

I am an enthusiastic and dedicated Games Art graduate with a strong interest in teaching and supporting learners in creative subjects. I enjoy helping others develop their skills, explaining processes clearly, and creating a positive learning environment. Through my academic and professional experience, I have developed strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving abilities which I am eager to apply within a teaching context. I am now looking to progress into the PGCE 14+ Games Art specialism to begin my path into teaching within further education.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
4105
4105
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Retail Worker

Texaco
Lower Darwen, Lancashire
09.2020 - Current
  • Delivered clear communication and customer support in a fast-paced environment.
  • Built strong interpersonal skills through daily public interaction.
  • Developed reliability, responsibility, and problem-solving while managing the forecourt.
  • Handled transactions accurately and maintained a safe, organised workspace.
  • Demonstrated professionalism and a positive attitude suitable for an educational setting.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Game Arts

University of Greater Manchester
Bolton
04.2001 - 12.2025

Level 3 Extended Diploma Game Arts and Concepts -

Blackburn College
Blackburn
04.2001 - 06.2022

Level 2 Art & Design -

Blackburn College
Blackburn
04.2001 - 06.2020

GCSEs - English

Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Darwen

GCSEs - Mathematics

Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Darwen

Skills

  • Clear verbal and written communication
  • Patience and supportive approach
  • Ability to explain creative processes step-by-step
  • Organisation and time-management
  • Basic lesson-style planning (from uni critiques, group projects, etc)
  • Digital art & 3D skills (Blender, Maya, Substance Painter, Unreal Engine, etc)
  • Peer support and collaborative working

Timeline

Retail Worker

Texaco
09.2020 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Game Arts

University of Greater Manchester
04.2001 - 12.2025

Level 3 Extended Diploma Game Arts and Concepts -

Blackburn College
04.2001 - 06.2022

Level 2 Art & Design -

Blackburn College
04.2001 - 06.2020

GCSEs - English

Darwen Aldridge Community Academy

GCSEs - Mathematics

Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Jak Bretherton