ADONIA RICCARDI
Brooklyn
Summary
Dynamic educator and design professional with a proven track record at the New York City Department of Education. Expert in visual arts instruction and classroom management, fostering student engagement and creativity. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, I excel in developing innovative lesson plans that enhance learning outcomes and inspire artistic expression.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paraprofessional
PSIS 078, New York City Department of Education
Brooklyn
12.2023 - Current
- Support teachers with daily instruction and classroom activities.
- Provide small-group and one-on-one assistance to reinforce lessons and learning objectives.
- Assist students with academic tasks, organization, and behavioral regulation.
- Prepare instructional materials and visual supports for lessons.
- Maintain a safe, respectful, and orderly classroom environment.
- Supervise students during transitions, lunch, recess, and school trips.
Student Teacher - Visual Arts
Bay Academy, New York City Department of Education
Brooklyn
01.2026 - 05.2026
- Planned and delivered visual arts lessons aligned with NYS Learning Standards for the Arts.
- Taught middle school students using a variety of media and techniques.
- Developed lesson plans focused on creativity, skill development, and visual literacy.
- Assessed student artwork and provided constructive feedback.
- Managed classroom routines and student behavior.
- Collaborated with cooperating teachers and school staff.
Design Director / Project Manager
Cloud Nine
New York
11.2020 - 08.2022
- Led creative projects requiring organization, planning, and collaboration.
- Mentored team members and supported skill development.
- Developed visual concepts and presentations aligned to project goals.
Design Director / Creative Director / Graphic Designer
Komar
New York
11.2003 - 02.2020
- Supervised and mentored teams of artists and designers.
- Conducted research, planning, and visual development for creative projects.
- Applied color theory, illustration, and design principles to original artwork.
- Managed timelines, workflow, and creative production.
Education
Master of Arts - Art Education
Brooklyn College (CUNY)
Brooklyn, NY05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Art
Brooklyn College (CUNY)
Brooklyn, NY05.2003
Associate of Arts - Illustration
Fashion Institute of Technology (SUNY)
New York, NY06.1997
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Fashion Institute of Technology (SUNY)
New York, NY01.1997
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Visual Arts Instruction
- Lesson Planning & Assessment
- Differentiated Instruction
- Student Engagement
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Canva
- Figma
- Illustration
- Color Theory
- Design
Certification
• NYS Visual Arts Certification
• NYS Education All Students Certification
• NYS Teaching Assistant Certification
• NYS Education All Students Certification
• NYS Teaching Assistant Certification
Timeline
Student Teacher - Visual Arts
Bay Academy, New York City Department of Education
01.2026 - 05.2026
Paraprofessional
PSIS 078, New York City Department of Education
12.2023 - Current
Design Director / Project Manager
Cloud Nine
11.2020 - 08.2022
Design Director / Creative Director / Graphic Designer
Komar
11.2003 - 02.2020
Master of Arts - Art Education
Brooklyn College (CUNY)
Bachelor of Arts - Art
Brooklyn College (CUNY)
Associate of Arts - Illustration
Fashion Institute of Technology (SUNY)
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Fashion Institute of Technology (SUNY)