KATIE STORM
Creative Practitioner in Education & Design
Experienced educator, creative practitioner, and programme designer with a strong background in safeguarding, pastoral care, and student engagement. I specialise in building inclusive, hands-on learning environments where young people feel safe, inspired, and motivated to achieve. With leadership experience across programme design, safeguarding strategy, and parental engagement, I have a proven record of re-engaging learners through innovative, design-led approaches.
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Current Location
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
My work is rooted in STEAM education and visual creativity. I believe in the power of art, design, and practical making to unlock confidence, critical thinking, and resilience. Whether through branding projects, workshop design, or curriculum development, I use creativity as a tool to connect with disengaged learners and help them discover their strengths.
MyEducation
Work Experience
PGCE
University of Cumbria
United Kingdom | 2025 - Present
120 Hour TESOL
Xplore Asia | 2019
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Graphic Design
University of Bedfordshire | 2025
Programme Director in Education
Everyone’s Gang | 2024 - Present
Design and implement creative education programmes that re-engage hard-to-reach learners through tailored curriculum, workshops, and visual resources.
Collaborate with schools, youth organisations, and local services to deliver sessions that build confidence, communication, and resilience.
Developing branded campaigns and educational content to extend the programme’s reach across the community.
Higher National Diploma in Art & Design
Bedford College | 2010
A Levels | Product Design, Graphic Design & Business
Sharnbrook 6th Form | 2008-2010
GCSES | 11 Grades A-C
St Andrews School for Girls | 2000 - 2008
Key Skills
Education & Engagement
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Re-Engagement in Learning
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Creative Curriculum & Programme Design
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Behaviour Management & Student Engagement
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PSHE & Co-Curricular Development
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International & EAL Experience
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Parental & Community Collaboration
Creative & Digital Design
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Graphic Design & Visual Communication
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Web Design & Digital Content Creation
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3D Design & Prototyping (Cricut, Model-Making, Branding)
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Presentation & Learning Resource Design (Canva, Adobe, PowerPoint)
ESL Teacher Trainer
APAX Leaders, Vietnam | 2020-2021
Other Training
Led the onboarding programme for new teachers entering Vietnam and delivered training on lesson planning, classroom management, and company standards to ensure consistent quality across centres.
STEAM Teacher
Everest International School, Hanoi | Jan 2024 - Nov 2024
Taught STEAM subjects in English to students aged 5–16, using creative, project-based learning to build 21st-century skills in a private international school.
University Debate Coach
Headstart International School, Hanoi | Jan 2024 - Nov 2024
Coached a university debate programme, helping students develop 21st-century skills including critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity.
Outreach Manager & Curriculum Designer
Blues Foundation, United Kingdom | 2021 - 2024
Developed multi-sport and personal development programmes for young people, combining creative lesson design with marketing support, and produced visual resources, print materials, and branded content to strengthen outreach and community campaigns.
Primary English & Arts Teacher
iSchool, Nha Trang, Vietnam | 2020 - 2021
Delivered in-class and online English lessons with a focus on creativity, collaboration, and communication, designing custom worksheets and visuals to support student engagement.
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First Aid Level 3
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DSL Trained
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Level 3 Safeguarding Training
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Prevent Training
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Child Exploitation & Extra Familial Harm
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E-Safety & Young People
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Working with Children with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities
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Level 2 British Dodgeball Coach
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Level 2 England Rugby Coach
Marketing Manager
APAX Leaders, Vietnam | 2019-2021
Served as Marketing Manager, producing recruitment campaigns, social media content, and printed materials to attract ESL teachers across Vietnam.
ESL Teacher
APAX Leaders, Vietnam | 2019-2021
Taught English to students aged 6–16 at a private language centre, creating an engaging classroom environment that encouraged participation and improved fluency.
"The principal goal of education is to create people who are capable of doing new things, not simply repeating what other generations have done.”
- Jean Piaget
