Sara Jane McIntosh
18 Kingsborough Gardens,Glasgow City
Summary
An energetic art teacher, enthusiastic about working with students of all ages and abilities. Excited to grow individual confidence and skill. Outgoing, reliable and caring.
Knowledgeable teaching professional experienced in delivering workshops, creative classes, and leading hands-on art activities. Encourages students to reach personal potential through direct learning and perseverance. Versed in nurture based and inclusive pedagogical approaches.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work history
Pottery tutor
Open Artspace CIC
Glasgow, Scotland
07.2024 - Current
- Facilitates engaging pottery workshops for diverse groups of learners.
- Develops tailored lesson plans to enhance individual creativity and skill.
- Effectively demonstrates various pottery techniques, ensuring safe use of tools and materials.
- Organises studio space effectively to optimise workflow and accessibility.
- Manages multiple students simultaneously whilst maintaining high quality instruction.
Primary School Teacher
Glasgow City Council
Glasgow, Scotland
08.2009 - Current
- Develops engaging and creative lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Plans and delivers a wide variety of art and design lessons for stages P1-P7.
- Engages with students and families through delivering art and craft workshops.
- Implements effective classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Collaborates with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects tha which enhance student engagement.
Artist
Freelance
Glasgow , Scotland
07.2008 - Current
- Creates original artworks using a variety of mediums including ceramics, textiles and printmaking.
- Participates in local art exhibitions and markets to showcase work and engage with the art community.
- Organises workshops for budding artists to share techniques and inspire creativity.
Puppet maker
Cuppa Coffee Animation
Toronto, Canada
06.2005 - 06.2008
- Created stop motion puppets for clients including Disney, MTV and Warner Brothers.
- Created intricate puppets using diverse materials to meet specific project requirements.
- Collaborated with animators to develop character designs and ensure puppet functionality.
Education
Post Graduate Degree in Education - Education (Primary)
University of Glasgow
Glasgow05.2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Drawing and Painting
Ontario College of Art and Design University
Toronto04.2005
Skills
- Learning styles adaptability
- Creativity in teaching
- PGCE Teaching certificate
- Scottish Curriculum for Excellence teaching
- PVG certificate
- Friendly and personable
- Clear communication
- Curriculum standards knowledge
- Public Liability Insurance
Timeline
Pottery tutor
Open Artspace CIC
07.2024 - Current
Primary School Teacher
Glasgow City Council
08.2009 - Current
Artist
Freelance
07.2008 - Current
Puppet maker
Cuppa Coffee Animation
06.2005 - 06.2008
Post Graduate Degree in Education - Education (Primary)
University of Glasgow
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Drawing and Painting
Ontario College of Art and Design University