Courtney McMillan

Arlington Heights,IL

Summary

Whimsical Artist with superb artistic skills and knowledge of Art and the creative process. Proficient in creating detailed pieces specific for clients needs using all types of media. I am a Fearless Artist and willing to take risks and responsibilities with a positive attitude. My Passion for art and teaching is beyond hardworking and ready to help my students and or team with achieving there artist goals

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Artist

Self-employeed Artist

Arlington Heights , IL

09.2019 - Current

Maintained and shared portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities with potential customers.
Designed fabric for Clothing company in Barrington IL
Offer private zoom art lessons.

Art Instructor

Deer Park Senior Living

Deer Park, IL

08.2020 - 12.2022

Planned and executed activities to promote skill and talent development.
Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
Prepared and gathered materials for detailed lesson plans.
Developed lesson plans surrounding various types of art, history and culture.
Created and delivered lessons through distance, virtual and face-to-face learning and fulfilled requirements of district's curriculum program.

Art Teacher

Kaleidoscope School Of Fine Art

Barrington , IL

08.2020 - 09.2022

Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.
Created dynamic group projects to teach collaboration and teamwork.
Prompted student motivation and peer participation through implementation of positive reinforcement and rewards.
Helped students manipulate variety of media to express emotions, feelings, attitude and intent.
Assisted students in finding inspiration for art and music through emotion, other media and history.

Private Art Instructor

The Garlands Of Barrington

Barrington, IL

09.2020 - 11.2021

Broadcasted live Art classes every Wednesday throughout Senior home.
Taught classes on painting, watercolor, oil pastels, chalk pastels, and mixed media
Taught students to identify key elements of style, intent and emotion when experiencing art.
Set reasonable performance and learning goals for students to strive for and achieve.
Taught historical timelines and differences through music and art.

Skills

Critical and Creative Thinking
Watercolor Painting
Flexible and Adaptable
Self-Motivated
Self-motivated professional
Empathetic and kind
Patient
Love working with children and seniors

Positive and creative
Chalk pastels
Oil pastels
Drawing
Music
Piano

Timeline