Laura Leuzzi
London, United Kingdom,London
Summary
Teacher of English in training seeking an ECT post for September 2026. I combine classroom experience with over 7 years of corporate background as a Senior Designer at Shell Energy. This unique skillset allows me to create accessible, visually engaging resources that foster digital literacy. Experienced in mentoring junior teams, I excel at scaffolding learning and providing constructive feedback. As a bilingual (Italian/English) and culturally aware practitioner, I am particularly passionate about supporting EAL pupils and building an inclusive, student-centered environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Founder and Director
Deshine LTD
London
04.2024 - Current
- Educational content creation (Miss Baiet): developed and produced an educational YouTube series featuring the character 'Miss Baiet', specifically designed to engage primary-aged children through lesson planning and creative storytelling.
- Platform management & leadership: founded and managed an autonomous creative marketplace, demonstrating advanced organisational skills and technical proficiency in managing a digital ecosystem.
- Creative mentorship & quality control: curated and vetted artistic content from various creators, providing constructive feedback and ensuring high standards—a process akin to assessing student work.
- Multi-channel communication: authored published books and produced engaging digital content, honing the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences and age groups.
- Safeguarding & ethics: acted as the primary gatekeeper for the platform, ensuring all content met strict ethical guidelines, reflecting the high level of responsibility required for safeguarding in schools.
- Entrepreneurial initiative: demonstrated exceptional self-motivation and time management by successfully balancing content creation, platform oversight, and business administration.
Designer
Shell Energy
London
09.2017 - 04.2024
- Mentoring and development: Mentored and trained a team of junior designers, effectively scaffolding their learning process. I provided daily constructive feedback and adapted my instruction style to suit individual learning needs, fostering an environment of continuous professional growth and confidence.
- Communication and accessibility: Spearheaded a complete corporate rebrand, a task that required translating complex corporate messages into clear, accessible visual language. This experience honed my ability to simplify difficult concepts for a specific audience—a skill directly transferable to creating engaging classroom resources and displays.
- Leadership and coordination: Orchestrated large-scale advertising campaigns, leading internal teams and directing external agencies. This required meticulous planning, time management, and the ability to unite diverse groups towards a shared goal, mirroring the organizational skills needed for effective lesson planning and classroom management.
UX/UI designer
Wendy Wu
London, United Kingdom
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Oversaw UI toolkit development by maintaining strict adherence to brand guidelines.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously whilst meeting tight deadlines.
- Designed prototypes for mobile and web applications to improve user experience.
- Conducted user research and testing, improved product usability.
Graphic designer
Kingsley Hamilton
London
02.2016 - 07.2017
- Peer training and digital Literacy: Proactively trained non-technical colleagues (such as copywriters) on design software and digital tools. This involved breaking down technical processes into manageable steps to upskill the team, demonstrating my ability to facilitate digital competence—a crucial requirement for the modern primary curriculum.
- Cross-curricular collaboration: Worked closely with the editorial team to merge visual design with written content. This collaboration required excellent interpersonal skills and an understanding of how different disciplines (visual arts and literacy) complement each other to convey a message effectively.
- Structured communication (UX): Designed websites for a diverse portfolio of companies (Estates, Cloud services), focusing on User Experience (UX). This taught me to structure information logically and accessibly, ensuring that users with varying levels of understanding could navigate and comprehend complex content easily.
Graphic Designer
Lee's travel
London
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Cultural awareness and EAL Insight: Worked within a predominantly Chinese-speaking business environment. Navigating language barriers in a professional setting developed my cultural adaptability and empathy—key traits for supporting children with English as an Additional Language (EAL) and fostering an inclusive classroom environment.
- Visual communication across language barriers: Managed marketing campaigns involving Chinese language content. This required using strong visual cues and universal design principles to convey messages where language might be a barrier, honing my ability to use visuals to support understanding (a vital skill for teaching younger children or those with SEN).
- Adaptability and resilience: Operating in a fast-paced environment at the start of my career taught me how to be flexible, take direction effectively, and deliver high-quality work under pressure.
Co-founder/Designer
Patchgroup
London
04.2009 - 08.2015
- Logistics & event management: Planned and executed events and brand launches across Italy and the UK. This required meticulous organizational skills, risk management, and the ability to adapt to different cultural contexts—skills directly transferable to classroom management and planning school trips or activities.
- User-Centred design (UX): Developed apps and digital interfaces focusing on User Experience. This process involves anticipating user needs and structuring complex information intuitively.
- Entrepreneurial initiative: As a co-founder, I developed strong self-motivation and problem-solving skills, managing client relationships and administrative duties independently.
Education
A-Levels - Mathematics, Physics, Natural Sciences, Latin, Italian Literature, English.
Liceo Scientifico Statale Ludovico Pepe
09.1997 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Comprehensive study of design processes, materials, and visual communication. This degree provides a
Università Degli Studi Di Firenze
Italy 09.2004 - 04.2009
Undergraduate Coursework (Media & Journalism) - Completed two years of academic study focused on Media Analysis, Communication Theory, and Journalis
Universita' Cattolica Sacro Cuore
Milan, Italy 09.2002 - 09.2004
PGCE Primary - Primary Education (5-11) with QTS
Goldsmiths, University of London
London, England 09.2025 -
Skills
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Team building
- Strategic planning
- Classroom management and engagement
- Safeguarding and child protection
- Lesson Planning
- Differentiation
- Phonics (Little Wandle)
- Assessment for Learning
- Visual Communication
- Digital Literacy / ICT
- Mentoring
- EAL Strategies
Affiliations
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Tai Chi
- Writing
Certification
- GCSE English Language: Grade [Insert Grade 5] (Achieved September 2025). Meets the Department for Education (DfE) core requirement for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- Accessibility & Inclusive Design Training: Completed specialist training on creating accessible digital and print content. Developed skills in formatting materials for visual clarity and readability—highly relevant for creating inclusive classroom resources for pupils with SEND (e.g. Dyslexia or visual impairments).
- IELTS Academic: Score 7 – [2025]. Demonstrated high-level proficiency in English for academic and professional contexts.
Languages
Italian
Native
French
Advanced
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PGCE Primary - Primary Education (5-11) with QTS
Goldsmiths, University of London
09.2025 -
Founder and Director
Deshine LTD
04.2024 - Current
Designer
Shell Energy
09.2017 - 04.2024
UX/UI designer
Wendy Wu
06.2017 - 09.2017
Graphic designer
Kingsley Hamilton
02.2016 - 07.2017
Graphic Designer
Lee's travel
08.2015 - 09.2016
Co-founder/Designer
Patchgroup
04.2009 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Comprehensive study of design processes, materials, and visual communication. This degree provides a
Università Degli Studi Di Firenze
09.2004 - 04.2009
Undergraduate Coursework (Media & Journalism) - Completed two years of academic study focused on Media Analysis, Communication Theory, and Journalis
Universita' Cattolica Sacro Cuore
09.2002 - 09.2004
A-Levels - Mathematics, Physics, Natural Sciences, Latin, Italian Literature, English.
Liceo Scientifico Statale Ludovico Pepe
09.1997 - 07.2022