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sophie glew

Brighton,sussex

Summary

A dedicated professional with a background in education as well as the Arts. Possesses enthusiasm and strong creative vision and a passion for empowering young people to overcome barriers and find their unique voice. Demonstrates critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities, coupled with patience, empathy, and compassion. Committed to continuous learning and fostering a curious mind, aiming to inspire and encourage others in their personal growth.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Teaching Assistant in SEN school

Hill Park School
Brighton, Brighton and Hove
09.2020 - Current
  • Provided additional support to students with special educational needs, ensuring inclusivity.
  • Helped create and implement individual learning plans for students.
  • Prepared classroom materials to facilitate efficient lessons, aiding smooth running of class.
  • Ran and facilitated Art lessons and art Club. facilitated art workshop adapted for each class level and need, to work towards whole school art exhibition.
  • Supporting children and young people in their self regulation, Supporting them to empower themselves in learning how to respond to and support their sensory and emotional needs.
  • Assisted children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
  • Facilitated active learning environments, including play based learning and child centred learning with engaging teaching aids and resources.

Play Youth worker

Extratime
Brighton and hove , sussex
06.2022 - 03.2024

Playworker & Youth Support – Extratime Charity Supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in an inclusive and enriching environment.

  • safeguarding, and providing tailored support to children and young people with SEN, fostering their independence, social engagement, and personal development.
  • create a welcoming space where young people could explore, play, and connect with their community.
  • safeguarding and fostering relationships with families, carers and special needs schools by providing respite care while enriching the lives of young people.
  • Services included: after-school and holiday schemes, offering safe, well-equipped spaces where children could engage in activities such as games, sports, and creative arts, tailored to their interests. as well as Grub Club, a weekly social and skill-building program where young people worked i groups to prepare and cook meals together with support of trained staff. This initiative fostered teamwork, independence, and essential life skills while reinforcing a sense of belonging and community.

Mural Artist

Sophie Paints
Brighton, Brighton and Hove
01.2024 - Current
  • Transformed plain interiors into engaging visual spaces through bespoke mural designs.
  • Balanced creative vision with practical considerations such as weather resistance when designing outdoor murals.
  • Designed and painted large-scale projects, including murals and wall art.
  • Developed client ideas to create unique, personalised pieces.
  • Worked with private clients as well as community spaces, such as, (Hill Park school Portslade, Emmaus Brighton, Mr Bongos Record shop, (Brighton), and various private homes).

Hair and Makeup Artist, Freelance

Sophie Glew Makeup & Hair
London, sussex
07.2014 - Current

Hair & Makeup Artist – Freelance

Freelance hair and makeup artist, working across a wide range of creative projects in film, television, advertising, live events, and bridal beauty.

experience includes:

  • Working as part of the hair and makeup dailies team on major film and TV productions such as Downton Abbey, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, Crazyhead, and various panel shows filmed at Pinewood Studios.
  • freelance position at Sky News, where I provided hair and makeup for presenters on the Sunrise show.
  • Working on advertising campaigns for well-known brands including Wella Professional Hair and Casio Watches.
  • Extensive experience in bridal hair and makeup, delivering tailored looks for weddings and special events.
  • Cofounded -GLITTERATI- festival body Art business.

artist, co-founder

GLITTERATI
London, City of London
05.2015 - 12.2019


  • Co-founded a festival face & body art business. GLITTERATI.
  • Provided creative face and body painting at independent festivals and large UK festivals such as Glastonbury, Bestival, Brighton Pride, and Winter Wonderland.
  • Ran training workshops.
  • Collaborated with major brands such as Superdry and Debenhams for corporate events, running pop-up glitter bars and promotional beauty activations working with brands.

Education

CACHE level 2 - Understanding mental Health in Children and Young People

Albion in the community
Brighton
08.2020 - 08.2020

Foundation Diploma in Art and Design - Art and Design

Brighton City college MET
Brighton
09.2010 - 08.2011

level 1 Diploma - Hair and Makeup for media

Crawley College
09.2014 - 08.2015

Hair and Makeup Design for TV Film and Theatre -

DFMA Makeup Academy
Brighton
09.2015 - 08.2016

Alevels: Art, Photography, Philosophy & Ethics -

St pauls College Burgess Hill

GCSEs -

St Pauls College Burgess Hill

Skills


  • Patience, Empathy, compassioning
  • innovative thinker
  • Highly Intuitive, navigating creative pathways with ease
  • good listener and communicator
  • works effectively in a team
  • energetic and passionate, embracing life's opportunities
  • curious and adaptable, eager to discover and learn new things

Affiliations

  • Painting and Drawing, Costume making, Poetry (writing and performing). Regularly like to see live music and Comedy. music and art festivals, I am Also a keen long distance Runner, having competed in the Brighton Marathon last year to raise money for Hill Park Special needs school. (Raising £1,200, to put towards renovating the schools sensory room)

Timeline

Mural Artist

Sophie Paints
01.2024 - Current

Play Youth worker

Extratime
06.2022 - 03.2024

Teaching Assistant in SEN school

Hill Park School
09.2020 - Current

CACHE level 2 - Understanding mental Health in Children and Young People

Albion in the community
08.2020 - 08.2020

Hair and Makeup Design for TV Film and Theatre -

DFMA Makeup Academy
09.2015 - 08.2016

artist, co-founder

GLITTERATI
05.2015 - 12.2019

level 1 Diploma - Hair and Makeup for media

Crawley College
09.2014 - 08.2015

Hair and Makeup Artist, Freelance

Sophie Glew Makeup & Hair
07.2014 - Current

Foundation Diploma in Art and Design - Art and Design

Brighton City college MET
09.2010 - 08.2011

Alevels: Art, Photography, Philosophy & Ethics -

St pauls College Burgess Hill

GCSEs -

St Pauls College Burgess Hill
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