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Elise Pacquette

Elise Pacquette

Book illustrator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Social Entrepreneur, illustrator, teacher, public speaker, prop tutor at LAMDA, prop maker and BSL/English interpreter

  • Education

    • LAMDA

      1997 - 1999
      Diploma in stage management and technical theatre

    • The Manchester Metropolitan University

      1993 - 1994
      PGCE (Secondary) Art and Design

    • Norwich University of the Arts

      1989 - 1993
      BA (Hons) Graphic Design specialising in illustration First Class with a distinction and prize for dissertation

    • Norwich University of the Arts

      1994 - 1995
      MA (Fine Art) - multi-disciplinary MA fine Art

    • City University London

      2004 - 2004
      MSc Module in Sign Linguistics Distinction

    • University of Central Lancashire

      2008 - 2009
      Post Graduate Diploma in BSL/English Interpreting Distinction

  • Experience

    • Freelance

      Apr 1996 - now
      Book illustrator

      Still available to illustrate books

    • Hot Props Ltd

      Aug 1999 - Jan 2000
      Prop maker

      Used a variety of prop making techniques such as fibre glass, mould making ,basic woodwork I specialised as a painter. Worked on props for musicals such as Cats and Les Miserables and for shop fronts such as Harrods and Bluewater

    • LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art)

      Jul 2001 - now
      LAMDA - Prop tutor (summer school) and first year FdA Production & Technical Arts Stage & Screen

      Teaching students basic prop making techniques during a 2 day workshop as part of the stage management summer school and teaching poly-carving and casting techniques to first year FdA Production & Technical Arts

    • City Lit

      Sept 2011 - Jul 2012
      Senior Lecturer for degree in Deaf Studies

      I wrote and delivered both of the BSL/English interpreting strand modules

    • City Lit

      Sept 2012 - Jul 2016

      I supported Deaf Students in further and higher education by interpreting into and out of British Sign Language I wrote and delivered the Signature Level 3 course for Communication Support Workers

      • BSL/English interpreter and Senior Communicator

        Jan 2002 - Jul 2016

      • Lead tutor for one year course - Level 3 CSW course accredited by Signature

        Sept 2012 - May 2013

    • Funpact

      Aug 2013 - now

      BIG INTERVIEW Meet mum helping parents kids connect.Article written about the impact Bridging The Gap course is making in West London

      • Founder and CEO

        Aug 2013 - now

      • Shepherds Bush Mum teaches parents and children life lessons

        Aug 2013 - now

      • Editoral about Elise Pacquette/Funpact

        Aug 2013 - now

    • TEDxRoyalTunbridgeWells

      Oct 2016 - Oct 2016
      TEDxRTW Women - Elise Pacquette - Make failure your friend if you want to succeed

      Elise speaking at TEDx RTW October 2016

    • Yvonne Arnaud Theatre

      Nov 2024 - Nov 2024
      Specialist prop maker

      Specialist prop maker for Yvonne Arnaud Theatre - 2024 pantomime - Robin Hood

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • BA Hons, MA, PGCE

    • Registered Sign Language Interpreter

      NRCPD
      Apr 2024
      View certificate certificate

    • Registered British Sign Language/English interpreter

      NRCPD
      Apr 2009

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Elise Pacquette
      1618-2018 400th Anniversary Special Award Hammersmith United Chariites Jun 2018 Hammersmith United Charities honoured the contribution of Elise Pacquette to the HUC community in recognition for the work done within schools and with families within their area of benefit
    • Awarded to Elise Pacquette
      Teach First Innovation Award 2017 Semi-finalist Teach First Feb 2017 Teach First is passionate about helping to narrow the gap in attainment for disadvantaged pupils and as well as working in some of the most disadvantaged schools in the country they also run an Innovation Award for those who have created a project to help narrow this gap. Elise was a semi-finalist for this incredibly competitive award - from well over 100 applicants down to the final 20.
    • Awarded to Elise Pacquette
      UNLTD Award:: Social Entrepreneur Transforming Places Award Unltd Apr 2016 The SETP is a highly competitive award given to only the top 12% of applicants. This award of £15,000 and 3 years business support will help Funpact to grow further towards sustainability and work on the Replication and Social Franchising growth model
    • Awarded to Elise Pacquette
      School for Social Entrepreneurs: Place on Lloyds Bank Start Up Programme School for Social Entrepreneurs Aug 2015 Funding, business mentors and training for one year (October 2015 - October 2016)
    • Awarded to Elise Pacquette
      UNLTD: Star People Do it Award Unltd Jul 2015 Funding and Award manager - July 2015 to July 2016

  • Volunteer Experience

    • BSL/English interpreter

      Issued by Holy Trinity Brompton Church on Feb 2022
      Holy Trinity Brompton ChurchAssociated with Elise Pacquette

    • Parent Governor

      Issued by Wormholt Park Primary School on Apr 2011
      Wormholt Park Primary SchoolAssociated with Elise Pacquette

    • Small group leader/helper

      Issued by The Parenting Course (HTB) on Sept 2010
      The Parenting Course (HTB)Associated with Elise Pacquette

    • Co-opted Governor

      Issued by Wormholt Park Primary School on Apr 2015
      Wormholt Park Primary SchoolAssociated with Elise Pacquette

    • Chair of Governors

      Issued by Wormholt Park Primary School on Dec 2016
      Wormholt Park Primary SchoolAssociated with Elise Pacquette

    • Crisis Response volunteer

      Issued by Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust on Feb 2021
      Imperial College Healthcare NHS TrustAssociated with Elise Pacquette