I'm Ella Namukasa, a student and creative who has previously worked in the Education sector. I enjoy studying the Humanities and am pursuing Creative Writing and Publishing at Bath Spa University. Long-term, I want to work in the publishing and writing industry, helping authors bring their ideas to finalisation and to the shelves. I'm also a Games Teacher and freelance creative, with experience teaching 2D animation, digital art, graphic design, and website/portfolio design. Since September 2024 I have been a Freelance Artist/Game Designer/Content Creator, learning Audacity and DaVinci Resolve to edit my own educational videos, researching topics from literary tropes to ancient depictions of various communities, and promoting my work on TikTok and YouTube.

Ella Namukasa

I'm Ella Namukasa, a student and creative who has previously worked in the Education sector. I enjoy studying the Humanities and am pursuing Creative Writing and Publishing at Bath Spa University. Long-term, I want to work in the publishing and writing industry, helping authors bring their ideas to finalisation and to the shelves. I'm also a Games Teacher and freelance creative, with experience teaching 2D animation, digital art, graphic design, and website/portfolio design. Since September 2024 I have been a Freelance Artist/Game Designer/Content Creator, learning Audacity and DaVinci Resolve to edit my own educational videos, researching topics from literary tropes to ancient depictions of various communities, and promoting my work on TikTok and YouTube.

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I’m Ella Namukasa, a student and creative who has previously worked in the Education sector. I enjoy studying the Humanities and am pursuing Creative Writing and Publishing at Bath Spa University. Long-term, I want to work in the publishing and writing industry, helping authors bring their ideas to finalisation and to the shelves.

I’m also a Games Teacher and freelance creative, with experience teaching 2D animation, digital art, graphic design, and website/portfolio design. Since September 2024 I have been a Freelance Artist/Game Designer/Content Creator, learning Audacity and DaVinci Resolve to edit my own educational videos, researching topics from literary tropes to ancient depictions of various communities, and promoting my work on TikTok and YouTube.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

2D Expert Teacher at BoomSatsuma Ltd College
September 1, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Taught 2D animation to the 16-18 age bracket, specializing in animation, digital art, graphic design, and website/portfolio design. Covered lessons frequently and learned basic coding skills (Python). Taught students how to use Adobe tools such as Photoshop and Illustrator and delivered one-off lessons on useful career information.
Freelance Artist / Games Designer / Content Creator at Self-employed
September 1, 2024 - Present
Edited my own educational videos using Audacity and DaVinci Resolve; conducted extensive research on literary tropes, characters, and depictions of communities. Built an online presence and promoted work via TikTok and YouTube.
2D Expert Teacher at Boomsatsuma Ltd College
September 30, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Tutor of 16-18 age bracket; specialized in animation, digital art, graphic design, and website/portfolio design; covered lessons frequently; taught basic coding (Python, Ren’Py); taught how to effectively use Adobe tools such as Photoshop and Illustrator; taught one-off lessons on useful career information.
Freelance Artist / Games Designer / Content Creator at Self-employed
September 1, 2024 - Present
Learned tools such as Audacity (audio editor) and DaVinci Resolve (video editor) to edit own educational videos. Researched extensively on topics ranging from literary tropes and characters to ancient depictions of various communities. Self-marketing and promotion via TikTok & YouTube.
Event Assistant at Knowle West Health Association
April 30, 2019 - October 7, 2025
Volunteer role: Baking/cooking in the community kitchen; working at the allotment; event assistance.
Games Teacher at Boomsatsuma Education Ltd
September 1, 2024 - October 7, 2025
2D expert teacher in 16-18 age bracket; specialized in animation, digital art, graphic design, website/portfolio design; covered lessons very frequently; learned basic coding skills (Python, Ren’Py); learned to effectively use Adobe tools such as Photoshop and Illustrator; taught one-off lessons on useful career information.
Freelance Artist / Game Designer / Content Creator at Self-employed
September 1, 2024 - Present
Learned tools such as Audacity and DaVinci Resolve to edit my own educational videos. Researched extensively on topics ranging from literary tropes and characters to ancient depictions of various communities. Self-marketing and promotion via TikTok & YouTube.
Volunteer at Knowle West Health Association
April 1, 2019 - October 7, 2025
Event assistant; Baking/cooking in the community kitchen; Working at the allotment.
2D Expert Teacher at Boomsatsuma Ltd College
September 1, 2024 - October 7, 2025
Taught animation, digital art, graphic design, and website/portfolio design to 16–18 year-olds; covered lessons frequently; learned basic coding (Python, Ren'Py); taught use of Adobe tools such as Photoshop and Illustrator; delivered career information sessions.
Freelance Artist / Game Designer / Content Creator at Self-employed
September 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance creative work including game design and content creation; learned Audacity (audio editing) and DaVinci Resolve (video editing) to produce educational videos; conducted extensive research on literary tropes and cultural depictions; self-marketing and promotion via TikTok and YouTube.

Education

GCSE at Oasis Academy John Williams
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media at Boomsatsuma Education Ltd
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
GCSEs at Oasis Academy John Williams
September 1, 2015 - August 31, 2020
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media at Oasis Education Ltd
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
GCSEs at Oasis Academy John Williams
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2020
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media at Boomsatsuma Education Ltd
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
GCSEs at Oasis Academy John Williams
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2020
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media (Distinction*) at Boomsatsuma Education Ltd
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
GCSEs
September 1, 2015 - August 31, 2020
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
GCSEs
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Gaming, Non-Profit Organization