- I completed the Three Peak challenge for charity in 2013
- I ran the Newport marathon in 2018
- I have also completed the Cardiff Half marathon three times
- I enjoy gardening at visiting my allotment when l can
kat spencer
Cardiff,cardiff
Summary
I am a motivated professional demonstrating strengths in creative thinking and workshop facilitation. Adapts to diverse educational settings through effective communication and classroom management. Committed to fostering student growth and enhancing learning outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Technician
Bryn-celynnog. Rhondda Cynon Taf
Pontypridd
09.2023 - Current
- Coordinated craft room operations, providing A-Level and GCSE students with access to sewing machines and printing press for hands-on learning.
- Supervised craft room activities and conducted workshops, fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment.
- Assisted in the preparation of art lessons across three classrooms and organised displays of pupils' artwork for exhibitions during open days.
- Organised art excursions to Cardiff, Bristol, and London, broadening students' artistic exposure and inspiration.
Teaching Assistant
Rhiwbina Primary.Cardiff Council
Cardiff
09.2011 - 09.2023
- Supported children individually and in groups during classroom activities, fostering engagement and understanding.
- Contributed to lesson planning, focusing on art and craft activities to enhance creativity and learning.
- Developed art displays across the school and collaborated on an art exhibition showcasing children's work at a local secondary school.
- Maintained student safety inside and outside classrooms in line with school safeguarding policies.
- Provided one-to-one support to pupils requiring additional help, enhancing their learning outcomes.
Teaching Assistant
St Marys Catholic school. Cardiff Council
Cardiff
09.2006 - 07.2007
- Delivered one-to-one support to pupils needing additional help, improving their learning outcomes.
- Established positive relationships with students, leading by example and responding appropriately to classroom needs.
- Provided one-to-one support to pupils requiring additional help, enhancing their learning outcomes.
- This was a one-year contract after which l took time out to raise my daughter between 2007 - 2011
Teaching Assistant
Radnor Primary School. Cardiff Council
Cardiff
09.2005 - 07.2006
- My main role was to support an autistic child in a year six class with emotional difficulties.
- I was mainly out of class on a 1:1 basis supporting him with all aspects of his learning and emotional behaviour.
- Maintained student safety inside and outside classrooms in line with school safeguarding policies.
- Provided one-to-one support to pupils requiring additional help, enhancing their learning outcomes.
Education
Master of Arts - MA Illustration
Falmouth University
Falmouth01-2026
Diploma of Higher Education - Illustration
London College of Art
London01-2023
Diploma of Higher Education - Art Therapy
Bath College
Bath01-2020
NVQ Level 2 - Teaching Assistant
OCR Level 2
Barry01-2005
Certificate of Higher Education - BA Hons Fine Art
University of Plymouth
Plymouth01-2000
Diploma of Higher Education - BTEC A rt and Design
Stafford College
Stafford01-1997
Skills
- Digital art techniques
- Art techniques
- Exhibition curation
- Workshop facilitation
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Creative thinking
- Time-management
- Well-organised
- Effective communication
- Creative vision
- Creative vision
Interests
Timeline
Art Technician
Bryn-celynnog. Rhondda Cynon Taf
09.2023 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Rhiwbina Primary.Cardiff Council
09.2011 - 09.2023
Teaching Assistant
St Marys Catholic school. Cardiff Council
09.2006 - 07.2007
Teaching Assistant
Radnor Primary School. Cardiff Council
09.2005 - 07.2006
Master of Arts - MA Illustration
Falmouth University
Diploma of Higher Education - Illustration
London College of Art
Diploma of Higher Education - Art Therapy
Bath College
NVQ Level 2 - Teaching Assistant
OCR Level 2
Certificate of Higher Education - BA Hons Fine Art
University of Plymouth
Diploma of Higher Education - BTEC A rt and Design
Stafford College