Alina Dragoi is seeking a position as an art teacher. She has over 10 years of experience teaching art in both Romania and the UK. She is skilled in a variety of art techniques and uses dynamic lessons to engage students and improve their creativity, skills, and appreciation of art. Alina has taught art at several schools in Birmingham and has experience supporting English language learners as a teaching assistant. She is committed to inspiring students and helping them realize their potential.

1. ALINA DRAGOI
alina.dragoi85@yahoo.co.uk – 0775 480 0995
425 Gillott Road, Birmingham, B16 9LL
Creative and dedicated Visual Arts Teacher committed to creating meaningful and stimulating art programmes to
improve students’ ability, creativity, appreciation, perception, awareness, concentration, confidence
and motivation. Able to inspire children to stretch themselves and their work. Extensive leadership
experience in school, volunteer and community activities.
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position as an Art Teacher utilizing teaching experience and comprehensive knowledge of all norms and
traditions of art in order to assist students to realize their potential and develop their artistic skills.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Art Teacher
• Developed and implemented dynamic lessons designed to teach a rich variety of artistic techniques, appeal to a
range of abilities / levels, and enrich student learning.
• Present subject matter in accordance to school curriculum guidelines using different art techniques such as
painting on canvas using oil or water colours, pencil and charcoal drawing, textile projects, collage, photo
editing in Photoshop or other creative programs.
• Created effective lessons using Microsoft Office tools such as Microsoft Word or PowerPoint.
• Established dynamic learning environments that highlight student work and stimulate creative expression.
• Introduced and led intermediate art clubs that allowed students to create art projects for school and charitable
initiatives including posters, play backdrops, fashion shows.
EAL Teaching Assistant
• Supported students to become independent, co-operative and collaborative learners.
• Supported students’ learning across the curriculum, tailoring support to match learner’s needs.
• Supported students’ access to learning through the effective use of ICT.
• Contributed to assessing students’ progress and support them in reviewing their own learning.
• Identified and removed barriers to students’ learning.
• Escorted and supervised EAL students on educational visits and out of school activities.
• Adapted and customised curriculum materials.
• Planned lessons for teaching small EAL groups.
Placements include the following:
Supply Teacher – February 2014 – present
Teacher Active Agency, Capita Education Agency, Birmingham, UK
• Shaw Hill Primary School – Oct.2014 – present – working in EAL department (teaching & supporting
children with English as an Additional Language)
• Swanshurst School Science College, Birmingham – Art teacher/ Art Technician (Year 9,10 &11)
• Washwood Heath College, Birmingham –Romanian Interpreter
• Selly Park Technology College For Girls, Birmingham – Supply (cover PE and Design and Technology,
Year 7-11)
• Blakesley Hall Primary School, Birmingham – Supply (Reception Class, Year 2,3,&4)
• Springfield Primary School, Birmingham – Supply (Class Teacher)
• Grove Primary School, Birmingham – Supply (Reception Class Teacher)
• Oldknow Academy, Birmingham – Supply (Class Teacher - Year 6, Year 3)
• Heath Mount Primary School, Birmingham– Supply (Class Teacher, Year 3 & 4)
• Uplands Manor Primary School, Birmingham–Supply(Class Teacher Key Stage 1 & 2)
• James Brindley Willows Centre, Birmingham – Supply (Art)
• Saltley School and Science College – Supply (Art)
Interpreter/ translator – September 2011 – present
A to Z Interpreting Services, Birmingham
Premium Languages Services Provider, Birmingham
Teaching Assistant – Volunteer – October 2013 – February 2014
Uplands Manor Primary School, Birmingham, UK

2. Art Teacher - September 2009 - August 2011
Art College “Dimitrie Cuclin”, Galati, Romania
Art Teacher – March 2010 – June 2011
Palace of Children and Students, Galati, Romania
Art teacher – September 2008 – August 2009
Secondary School no.38 “Grigore Moisil”, Galati, Romania
Apprentice (Art)– September 2007 – August 2008
High School “Vasile Lupu”, Iasi, Romania
EXTRACURRICULAR INVOLVEMENT
• Coordinated Art programs and activities outside of the school.
• Decorated display cases and bulletin boards to showcase student artwork and holiday themes.
• Coordinated art displays for Education Week.
• Volunteer Teacher (after hours) – artwork and presentations, watercolours, oil paints.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
December 2013 – QUALIFIED TEACHER STATUS
National College for Teaching & Leadership, Coventry, UK
September 2013 – May 2014 – Supporting Teaching And Learning In Schools, Level 2
Bournville College, Birmingham, UK
May 2012- July 2013 – Level 2 English as a Second Language
South & City College Birmingham, UK
August 2010 – Permanent qualified teacher status, Romania
Faculty of Fine Arts, Decorative and Design, University of Arts “George Enescu”, Iasi, Romania
May 2009 – Teacher Training - Counselling and Guidance
National Agency for Teacher Training, Galati, Romania
October 2008-July 2010 - Master’s Degree Human Resources Management
Faculty of Economics , University “Dunarea de Jos”, Galati, Romania
October 2004- July 2008 - Bachelor Degree in Decorative & Fine Arts
Faculty of Fine Arts, Decorative and Design, University of Arts “George Enescu”, Iasi, Romania
PERSONAL ACTIVITIES
Enjoy learning new crafts such as calligraphy, stained glass, fabric arts, travelling and discovering new cultures and
traditions.
Create mural paintings for private or commercial spaces.
Involvement in projects such as face painting for charity or private parties.