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TEACHER
CREATIVE COACH
ARTIST - ENTREPRENEUR
Creative and engaged with a strong sense of integrity and authenticity.
MAIN SKILLS
Languages: French, English, Italian, Spanish.
Management of projects and leadership : coordination of teaching teams, creation of educational and therapeutic environments, planning interdisciplinary programs.
Artist – Entrepreneur : maker of original pieces, curator, marketing, budgets, commissions, webshops.
Multidisciplinary Teacher : Arts, Languages, Lego, EAL
Creative Coach : personal development, creative techniques, management of intellectual and professional overwork and burnout, techniques for reduction of stress, anxiety and fatigue.
Public: children, youth adults, vulnerable persons, special needs (autism/asperger), victims/perpetrators of violence.
Settings: schools, community centres/groups, private agencies, companies.
Framing: support and care, encouragement and development of autonomy, creativity and interpersonal relationships.
QUALIFICATIONS
BFA BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS Specialisation in Art Education Concordia University, Montréal 1999
Psychologie of Education —Theories and Practices in Art Education — Context and specific populations
Art History — Drawing — Painting —Photography — Printing and Dyeing on Fibers
Developmental Drama — Puppetry for children — Multimédia/vidéo Art
Premier Secours certificat, Hennebont 2020
Mental Health in the workplace training, LBE, London 2018
Epipen training, SJA, London 2017
First Aid certificate, SJA, London 2016
Lego Therapy training, LBE, London 2014
EAL English as an Additional Language training, Box Clever, London 2015
Friendship Counselling training, LBE 2015
Child Protection training, LBE London 2013-2018
Children’s Ministry training, Diocesan House, London 2011
Safeguarding Policies training, Diocesan House, London 2011
Ceramic, Masbro Centre, London 2010
Achievement & Attainment of Black and Minority Ethnic Pupils, LEA of LBHF, London 2006
Raising Achievement for Afro-Caribbean Pupils, LEA of LBHF, London 2005
TEACHING PRACTICE
Sup’Affaires, Lorient 2020-now
Teacher of Business English and Culture Générale & Expression to BTS MCO, BTS NDRC, Bachelor Commercial et Marketing Digital, and; Mastere Management et Stratégie Commerciale
ESCAM, Lorient 2020-now
Teacher of Business English and Culture Générale (Philosophie en Management) to Mastere Management des Ressources Humaines, and; Mastere Management et Business Development
Mayfield Primary School London 2015-2019
Art, French, Lego Teacher
Teaching Assistant, EAL, Lower Phonics
Private Tutoring London 2015-2019
French Teacher Highschool/GCSEs
World Class Teachers London 2013-2015
Teaching Assistant, EAL, Lower Phonics
St Stephens Church of England Primary School London 2003-2015
Art, Lego Teacher (2011-2015)
School Governor (2006-2014)
Link Governor for Arts, Curriculum Committee, Equalities Committee, Parents, pupils and Community Committee
Coordinator of PPG community projects (2005-2010)
Administrator of FOSS fundraising (2003-2005)
Concordia University Montréal 1993-1998
Art Teacher, Saturday morning Art Classes for Youth (1998)
Founder of the Art Education Department Student Association (1995-1998)
Secretary of the Fine Arts faculty Student Association (1993-1995)
Collège International Marie de France Montréal 1997
Multimedia Video Art Teacher
COMMUNITY TEACHING
Engage London 2015-2018
Art sessions Leader for children and youth with special needs
Oak Tree Anglican Fellowship London 2002-2018
Youth Leader (2017-2018)
Saturday mornings Family Art sessions Leader (2010-2013)
Children’s Worker, Coordinator of children’s programs (2010-2013)
Team management of 17 animators, prepare the teaching materials as well as practical activities. Train and oversee children's leaders and helpers. Maintain an on-going rota. Convene regular team meetings for the purposes of review, training, team building and strategy. Maintain Diocesan Child Protection guidelines. To maintain up to date CRB/DBS checks. To build relationships with all parents/carers of children in my remit. To oversee children's outreach (Saturday morning family crafts and various other events/holiday clubs/workshops). To prepare the children's rooms for purpose and to set down afterwards. To attend staff and planning meetings as required. To prepare curriculum for Creche (up to age 5) and children (6-12). To plan and manage the budget.
Coordinator of community projects (2006-2018)
Administrator of the children’s programs (2005-2010)
Responsable de la protection de l'enfant (DBS) (2004-2013)
Coordinator of the Crèche 0-3 year olds (2002-2010)
Association Leave Out Violence Montréal 1997
Coach, improvisation/drama sessions for job hunting/sales for youth victim/perpetrators of violence
Champions Day Camp Montréal 1997
Assistant Teacher of Multimédia
COnsultancy
Creative Consultant London 2008-now
Teaching individuals and small groups for the development of their creativity.
Development of creativity through techniques and tools of creativity (brainstorming, associative, analogic, aléatoire, concassage..) -conversation, writing, journaling , video/audio work, meditation, nature, content creation, visual art making, intuitive creativity...using a variety of medium (drawing, painting, pastel, photography, sculpture, drama, puppets, dolls, soft toys, Lego, games, sewing, printing, textile, vidéo..).
Guiding clients with advice and insight in their chosen areas (according to their own goals, needs, desires and values).
ARTIST - ENTREPRENEUR
Creation of original works of art 1993 -now
Acrylics, Inks, Watercolours, Drawing, Photography, Video Art, Multimedia, Textile, Ceramics, Face/body Painting and Crafts.
Portraiture, Conceptual art, Themes. Illustrations, Comic art.
Commissions for businesses, charities, schools, private clients and artists.
Album cover James Perryman 2017
Vidéoclip James Perryman 2017
Illustrations Rabuna Image Consultancy 2017
Murals for school work Mayfield primary School 2016-2019
Painting Commissions C.Biggins, G.P. Hothersall, T. Thwaites 2014
Posters / flyers Art exhibitions 2013-2018
Face in the hole Acton Arts 2013
3 Murals St Stephens Primary School 2012-2013
Murals for school work St Stephens primary school 2011-2015
Posters/Flyers Oak Tree, Hope for Justice 2002-2018
Curator of 4 exhibitions, 9 group exhibitions, 2 solo exhibitions
24/7 Prayer, Oak Tree, 2019
Stations of The Cross (curateur), Oak Tree, 2017
Love And Light (curator), Duo with Glenys Hulme, 2016
Love Well (curator), Duo with Margarida Pires, 2015
24/7 Prayer, Oak Tree, 2013
Renouncing The Fear Of Failure (curator), Solo, 2013
Tasty Modern, Schwartz Gallery, 2013
24/7 Prayer, Oak Tree, 2010
Silent Auction for arts and Music, St Stephens, 2009
Modus Operandi Corporis, Concordia University, 1995
Solo, Lycée Claude Monet, 1992
Model
Artistic Photography Natalie Keymist 2013
Body Painting Pierluigi Vecchi 1997
Artistic Photography Pierluigi Vecchi 1995
Webshops
-Art prints et décorative objects www.society6.com/thaliestephan
-Marchandise artistique: pouches, bags, t-shirts, aprons, water bottles, mugs.. www.thaliestephan.myshopify.com
-Webshop The Cuddles. Bespoke handmade/painted soft toys for adults as objects of transition and reassurance www.etsy.com/uk/shop/thaliestephan