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Art Instructor / Artist

Color Theory ~ Oil Paintings ~ Acrylics ~ Watercolors ~ Printmaking ~ Sketching

Fashion Design ~ Figure Drawing ~ New Media ~ Drama ~ Art Gallery Exhibits ~ Ceramics

         Possess 10+ years experience in teaching art within elementary, secondary, and post-secondary settings.

         Able to capitalize on a variety of instructional strategies to accommodate different learning styles.

         Highly-regarded for exceptional motivational, interpersonal, creative, and organizational talents.

• Proven success in teaching a diverse student population in a multi-cultural, college environment.

         Leverage abundant energy and enthusiasm to engage students and maximize interest and achievement.

         Sound knowledge of concepts and practices related to curriculum development, classroom management, instructional design, lesson plan development, and performance measurement.

         Continuously foster, nurture, and maintain a respectful learning environment conducive to academic success, student growth, and a positive school reputation.

         Able to develop highly effective lesson plans tailored to students ability levels.

         Proactively cultivate and maintain unified relationships with teachers, parents, students, community, and administrative personnel.

MA, Interdisciplinary Arts, Columbia College Chicago, 2015

BA, Art/Design, Columbia College Chicago, 1997

Fashion Design, International Academy of Design & Technology, 2010

St. Matthias Elementary School, Chicago, Illinois, 2012 to Present

Afterschool Program Coordinator Arts & Crafts

         Spearhead program which provided tutoring in Math, Reading and Art to students in grades one through eight.

         Resourcefully combine core subjects and cultural influences to deliver an innovative art program.

         Integrate computer technology, music, field trips, movies and games into curriculum to maximize appeal to students.

         Lucidly emphasize color theory, composition layout, and principals and elements of design to create and facilitate well-received art lessons.

The International Academy of Design and Technology, Art/Design Dept., Chicago, Illinois, 2008 to 2012

Adjunct Instructor, Fashion Design Sketching I

         Instructed students in contour line drawing with an emphasis in fashion figure and garment detailing.

         Formulated sketching lessons in movement, proportions, stance and style, to broaden students understanding of figure drawing.

         Strategically used live models to illustrate rendering quick and long sketch poses and demonstrated rendering tools such as pencils and charcoal.

         Conducted end-of-term interviews with students to determine progress, and evaluated final assignments and portfolio.

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Professional Experience (The International Academy of Design and Technology) continued

Adjunct Instructor, Fashion Design Sketching II

         Taught advanced figure drawing with a strong concentration on color application, and used an extensive range of rendering tools and mediums to increase students versatility.

         Educated class in rendering in color including techniques for effectively mixing and blending color via markers, colored pencils, pastels and inks.

         Successfully demonstrated proper rendering skills for detailing garments on men, women and children.

         Provided constructive feedback, lectures and videos to enhance students skills, assigned fun and challenging weekly projects, and evaluated end-of-term portfolio.

Adjunct Instructor, Design Fundamentals

         Provided instruction in Principles and Elements of Design, innovatively introducing design concepts such as Gestalt and Notan to advance students creative ability.

         Emphasized and described color theory through the use of a color wheel and practice exercises.

The International Academy of Design and Technology, Graphics Design Dept., Tampa, Florida, 2008 to 2009

Online Adjunct Instructor, Design Fundamentals (New Media)

         Explained composition and layout using both traditional methods and digital applications.

         Taught students the principles of balance, line, shape, form, and unity within a composition.

Prior Background:

Manager, Ann Taylor Loft, Chicago, Illinois, 2007 to 2008

Graphic Designer, Decked-out Graphics, Chicago, Illinois, 2002 to 2003

Graphic Designer/Press Coordinator, Dental Assisting National Board, Chicago, Illinois, 1998 to 2002

Annie Lee & Friends Art Gallery, Chicago, Illinois

Columbia College Senior Project

Noah Art, Nursing Facility, Atlanta, Georgia

Fashion Focus Week Chicago, Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Children s Museum Anniversary Mural, Chicago, Illinois

Art Instructor / Workshop Facilitator, The International Academy of Design and Technology

Drama Instructor, Metropolitan Family Services, Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Artist Coalition

African American Arts Alliance of Chicago

Fractured Atlas

Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Adobe Photoshop

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[INSERT DATE]

[HIRING MANAGER S NAME]

[NAME OF SCHOOL]

[ADDRESS]

[CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE]

Dear ______________________:

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity as a (INSERT TARGET POSITION) and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

As indicated in the accompanying resume, I bring to you outstanding academic credentials including a Master of Arts degree, a decade of teaching experience, and demonstrated abilities in adapting curriculum delivery methods to maximize student engagement, comprehension, and skill mastery. My sound knowledge of traditional artistic tools and techniques as well as abilities in curriculum design will prove immediately beneficial in this role. To complement these qualifications, I m adept at creating beautiful pieces of art using a wide spectrum of mediums and I am eager to share my lifelong passion and expertise with the students at (INSERT NAME OF SCHOOL).

As a proactive contributor to (INSERT NAME OF SCHOOL), I will prove to be a highly motivated and stellar leader committed to supporting you in achieving your goals through exceptional dedication and innate artistic talent. I am confident that I am an ideal candidate for this opportunity, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

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