Camisha McDaniel
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Entrepreneurial Artist highly skilled in creating unique mosaics, mixed media pieces and paintings utilizing variety of innovative methods. Demonstrated formulating strategic advertising campaigns combining grassroots marketing and social media to promote artistic services and artists in community.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Art Teacher/Ceramics Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
Charlotte, NC
08.2020 - Current
- Enforced school rules in order to maintain an orderly learning environment.
- Planned, prepared and delivered instructional activities related to various art mediums.
- Managed student behavior in classroom with appropriate behavior strategies.
- Prepared progress reports to evaluate student performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings.
- Maintained accurate records of student grades and attendance.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order in classroom.
- Created positive educational climate to promote student learning.
- Demonstrated techniques in a variety of mediums including charcoal, pastels, acrylics, watercolors and oils.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing student progress throughout the year.
- Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
- Reviewed portfolios from prospective students interested in pursuing a career in Art.
- Planned special events such as art shows to showcase student work.
- Collaborated with other teachers on curriculum development related to Art classes.
- Attended professional development workshops related to Art education best practices.
- Encouraged students to think critically about artwork and discuss its meaning or purpose.
Artist
Arts Council of Fayetteville
Fayetteville, NC
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Organized and participated in art exhibitions to showcase work.
- Used pens and ink, watercolors or computer software to create artwork.
- Selected materials for use based on strength, color, and texture.
- Determined which designs would best complement decorative techniques such as screen printing and embroidery to create most effective finished product.
- Produced intricate pieces of art by using ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, paints, pencils and computer software programs.
- Utilized various painting styles such as realism, abstract expressionism, impressionism.
- Studied different techniques to apply to artistic endeavors.
- Integrated and developed visual elements to produce illustrations of ideas, emotions or moods.
- Created original artwork in a variety of mediums including oil, acrylic, and watercolor paints, pencils, charcoal, pastels, and markers.
- Applied learned color theory and lighting techniques into designs to add dimension and depth.
Artist
Black Girl Art Show
Charlotte, NC
11.2023 - 11.2023
- Organized and participated in art exhibitions to showcase work.
- Used pens and ink, watercolors or computer software to create artwork.
- Selected materials for use based on strength, color, and texture.
- Produced intricate pieces of art by using ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, paints, pencils and computer software programs.
- Utilized various painting styles such as realism, abstract expressionism, impressionism.
- Maintained portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities.
- Integrated and developed visual elements to produce illustrations of ideas, emotions or moods.
- Conferred with customers to assess customer needs or obtain feedback.
- Created original artwork in a variety of mediums including oil, acrylic, and watercolor paints, pencils, charcoal, pastels, and markers.
- Applied learned color theory and lighting techniques into designs to add dimension and depth.
- Nurtured relationships with artists and other internal partners to create positive rapport for future projects.
Visual Art Teacher, K-12
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
DALLAS, TX
08.2015 - 08.2020
- Graded student assignments and based on application of techniques.
- Developed and implemented skill-building activities to build students' abilities.
- Prepared progress reports to evaluate student performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings.
- Developed and implemented curriculum for visual art classes, including drawing, painting, sculpture and photography.
- Evaluated student progress and assigned grades.
- Displayed students' work in schools, galleries and exhibitions to acknowledge creative pieces and boost student confidence.
- Encouraged students to develop individual artistic style.
- Provided opportunities for each student to reach fullest potential through artistic, creative expression.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to teaching visual arts.
- Reviewed student portfolios at the end of each academic year to assess progress made throughout the year.
- Addressed diverse learning needs by implementing varied teaching techniques.
- Promoted collaboration among students through group projects involving various aspects of art production.
- Maintained school-wide culture of respect and actively used positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) disciplinary methods.
- Planned, prepared and delivered instructional activities related to various art mediums.
- Evaluated student performance using rubrics designed specifically for each project assignment.
- Modeled creative acting techniques and styles to encompass varied history genres and performance techniques.
- Guided students through exploration and analysis of different art forms and implemented hands-on approach to art education.
- Encouraged students to think critically about their own artwork and that of others.
- Collaborated with colleagues on activities related to the appreciation of artwork from different cultures.
- Created positive educational climate to promote student learning.
Education
Masters in Education Administration - Education
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX05-2018
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fina Arts/Art History
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS12-2005
Skills
- Studio Art
- Visual Communication
- Visual Arts Teaching
- Multimedia Design
- Art Education
- Painting Techniques
- Mixed Media
- Art History
- Student Evaluation
- Interactive Classroom Instruction
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Supply Management
- Student Mentoring
- Course Development
- Event Planning
Timeline
Artist
Arts Council of Fayetteville
01.2024 - 03.2024
Artist
Black Girl Art Show
11.2023 - 11.2023
Visual Art Teacher/Ceramics Teacher
Charlotte Mecklenburg School System
08.2020 - Current
Visual Art Teacher, K-12
Dallas Independent School District, DISD
08.2015 - 08.2020
Masters in Education Administration - Education
Lamar University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fina Arts/Art History
University of Kansas
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