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I’m Ellen, a friendly, empathetic and enthusiastic Art & Design teacher currently based in Budapest, Hungary. I am passionate about helping young people discover their creativity, develop confidence and find their own artistic voice. With five years of teaching experience, including over four years in international schools, I have enjoyed working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds, ages and abilities. These experiences have shaped my adaptable, open-minded and student-centred approach to teaching. I strive to create a welcoming and supportive classroom where students feel comfortable asking questions, experimenting, taking creative risks and expressing themselves freely.

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I hold a PGCE in Secondary Art & Design with QTS and a BA (Hons) in Textile Design, and enjoy teaching a wide range of creative disciplines, from drawing and painting to ceramics, textiles and embroidery. I have experience teaching both the current and previous IB Diploma Programme Visual Arts courses, as well as GCSE Pearson Edexcel Art & Design. I currently work at an experimental, sustainability-focused school that embraces inquiry-based learning, which has strengthened my interest in connecting art with the natural world and wider global issues. Having worked in international school environments, I value collaboration, cultural exchange and the opportunity to learn from different perspectives. I particularly enjoy encouraging curiosity, independent thinking and hands-on exploration, helping students make meaningful connections between their creative work and the world around them.

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Outside the classroom, I enjoy maintaining my own creative practice, particularly making and designing zines, which I sell through my own Etsy shop. I love visiting art galleries, finding inspiration in different exhibitions and artistic traditions, and spending time in nature. I also enjoy travelling and exploring new places, embracing different cultures and discovering fresh sources of inspiration along the way.

 

I believe these experiences continually enrich my perspective as both an artist and an educator. For me, art education is about much more than developing technical skills; it is about building confidence, celebrating individuality and helping young people see the world in new ways. I look forward to bringing my creativity, enthusiasm and open-minded approach to a new international school community, while continuing to learn, grow and inspire alongside my students.

 

Thanks for taking the time to look and please reach out if you wish to collaborate!