JESSICA-ROSE

JONES

782 Old Northern Road
Middle Dural NSW 2158

Ph: 0466 312 263

Email: Jessica.Rose.Jones@outlook.com
WWCC: WWC0275760E

KEY STRENGTHS


Extensive Visual Arts experience
In addition to my Visual Arts degree, I have been developing my practical skills for a number of years. Starting
originally with printmaking, I have expanded my focus to include ceramics and photography. I have utilised my
ceramics skills to establish a small online business, which can be viewed via:
www.peainapodceramics.weebly.com
As well as my specific interest in ceramics, I have considerable experience in a variety of mediums, including:
Ceramics
Hand building
Mould making
Glazing
Slip casting
Surface decoration

Printmaking
Relief (lino, woodcut)
Reduction (multi-colour)
Intaglio (etching, drypoint)
Screenprinting

Drawing
Contour (blind)
Digital Illustration
Portraits and landscapes
Mixed media
Automatic

Other
Photography
Visual design
Stop-motion film
Web design
Adobe creative suite

ICT teaching skills

I have considerable experience in utilising social media platforms such as Edmodo, Twitter and Pinterest for
building classroom collaboration, and have used Google Docs for cooperative research tasks. I have utilised my
visual design and teaching skills to build Weebly websites for specific units of work (see for example
www.year10publicart.weebly.com, designed for my Year 10 class at The Hills Grammar School). I am also
confident in my ability to utilise mobile learning tools, such as iPads, laptops and phones, within the classroom
as appropriate. I endeavour to continue to expand my knowledge of creative uses and forms of technology to
engage students in the classroom.

Excellent communication skills
My ability to communicate ideas and to motivate and lead others is proven by my excellent teaching placement
feedback, as well as my ability to work well with other students and fellow artisans. My professional
relationship with teachers and students during my placements was marked by a warm rapport, and I look
forward to further opportunities both to teach and to work cooperatively with colleagues. Additionally, I have a
long history of work in retail and hospitality environments, where I have developed excellent relationships
with supervisors, colleagues and customers.

Commitment to ongoing learning
Since finishing high school I have actively sought to continue my education, both through full time tertiary
study as well as undertaking ongoing training and skill development. In particular, I have studied ceramics for a
number of years at Ceramic Haven, and recently completed additional ceramic training in slip casting and
mould-making, during a five-month ceramics internship in the Netherlands in 2015. My strong desire to
continue to learn and enhance my skills is a strength that will be an asset both in teaching and in my continued
development as an artist. I am committed to building on my knowledge of art, and welcome the opportunity to
work with other artisans to gain new skills within a wide variety of mediums. I seek to maintain a strong
affinity with art education, with a goal of sharing my knowledge of art-making techniques and skills.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Visual Arts and Design Educators Association

The Australian Ceramics Association

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Arnhems Keramiek Atelier, Netherlands
Ceramics Internship

January 2015-May 2015

University of Technology, Sydney

Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary)

University of Sydney
Bachelor of Visual Arts (Print Media)

Ceramic Haven, Castle Hill
Various workshops, including Ceramics and Resin Art

Completed 2014

Completed 2013

2012-current

TEACHING PLACEMENTS


The Hills Grammar School
August-September 2014
Visual Arts Teacher


Tasks undertaken:
Teaching Visual Arts to Years 3-11, including undertaking inquiry-based learning with Junior School
students (International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program).
Lesson planning and creating additions to current teaching and learning programs.
Effectively adapting lesson plans to cater to a variety of student needs, including ESL students.
Utilising learning management systems (Moodle and Sentral).
Creating Weebly website for a Year 10 unit of work.
Attending staff development sessions:
o Introduction to Visual Thinking Routines
o Using Professional Learning Plans and the National Professional Standards for Teachers to
Improve Teaching Practice
o Supporting Students Coping with Grief

Asquith Boys High School
April-May 2014
Visual Arts Teacher

Tasks undertaken:
Teaching Visual Arts to Years 7-12.
Lesson planning and creating additions to current teaching and learning programs.
Directing and managing students in class.
Supervising sporting events.
Supervising students on excursions.



WORK HISTORY

Asquith Boys High School, Asquith

Casual Teacher

December 2015-Present

Responsibilities:
Primarily teaching Visual Arts Years 7-12; relieving for other subjects as required.
Directing and managing students in class.
Fulfilling playground duties.
Supervising school sport.
Liaising with staff members of various faculties

Riot Art and Craft, Hornsby

Assistant Store Manager

September 2015-Present

Responsibilities:
Provide friendly and professional face-to-face customer service.
Set and manage daily, weekly and monthly targets.
People management and team motivation.
Maintain and action company communication.
Store operations, including banking, administration, visual merchandising and stock management.
Ensure workplace health and safety for all employees and customers.

Customcare Compounding Pharmacy, Dural

Pharmacy Assistant

2008-2014

Responsibilities:
Provide friendly and professional face-to-face customer service.
Liaise with pharmacist to provide efficient dispensary assistance.
Respond to enquiries received via telephone and in person.
General pharmacy assistance.

L J Hooker, Kellyville
Receptionist

2007-2008

Responsibilities:
Respond to enquiries in a friendly and efficient manner.
Liaise with tenants, owners and property managers.
Reception and general administration duties.


Gloria Jeans, Cherrybrook
Barista

Responsibilities:
Cash handling and general customer service duties.
Coffee making, food service and table service.
Other service and administration duties as required.

2005-2006



PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES


Cath Holder
Head Teacher of Creative and Performing Arts, Asquith Boys High School
Ph: 0410 634 183
Catherine.holder2@det.nsw.edu.au

Caroline Cooke
Senior Visual Arts Teacher, Asquith Boys High School
Ph: 02 9477 3508
Caroline.cooke@det.nsw.edu.au

Sharon Haworth
Senior Visual Arts Teacher, The Hills Grammar School
Ph: 02 9654 5291
Sharon.Haworth@hillsgrammar.nsw.edu.au

Fiona Butterworth
Store Manager, Riot Art and Craft, Hornsby
Ph: 0452 520 239

Horatio Ng
Owner, Customcare Pharmacy
Ph: 0414 899 982
info@customcarepharmacy.com.au

Helen Whitfield
Owner, Ceramic Haven
Ph: 02 9894 4542
info@ceramichaven.com.au