Estelle

I am a qualified teacher based in London with nearly 20 years experience. I specialise in photography at all levels, from GCSE to adult learners. I am proficient in both analogue and digital SLR camera techniques and I am an Adobe Associate skilled in image manipulation with Photoshop and file management using Adobe Lightroom. I also have extensive darkroom experience, helping students set up film processing at home and mastering enlargement printing techniques in community darkrooms. Additionally, I teach camera-less photography and alternative processes, providing a well-rounded approach to creativity.

I am currently the curriculum leader for photography Level 3 BTEC at Kingston College. I also teach on short courses at Morley College London and the University of the Arts London. My teaching style is friendly, supportive, and tailored to your individual needs, ensuring that each student feels confident and inspired.

Availability: Mondays and Fridays between, evenings, and weekends.

Willing to travel: 5 miles

Experience: I started teaching in Lifelong Learning and the Community Arts sector in 2006, before moving onto secondary and further education for GCSE, A level, BTEC / UAL Level 3 Diploma, Foundation Diploma and BA students. I support learners with comprehensive guidance through skill-building and coursework. I can also assist with UCAS personal statements, drawing on my experience as a personal tutor supporting students through the process, from course advice to personal statement and portfolio preparation. I bring a patient and adaptive approach, having successfully worked with adults, neurodiverse learners, and younger students with additional needs.

2016 - ongoing: Course Leader Level 3 Photography | Kingston College, Kingston-Upon-Thames

2016 - ongoing: Short Courses Lecturer | University of the Arts London, London College of Communication, Chelsea College of Arts, London

2015 - ongoing: Photography and Digital Design Lecturer | Morley College, London

2016 | 2018: Workshop leader for Creative Enterprise and Digital Media Project with Year 11 students from Woodlane High School, a community special school for pupils aged 11-16 years with a range of barriers to learning. The project focuses on developing art skills within a business enterprise context and on presenting ideas through ICT and various forms of digital media.

2014 | 2015 Photography Teacher GCSE and A level Photography| William Morris Sixth Form, Hammersmith

DBS Check: Yes