Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
Timeline

Gwen Simmons

Vital Spaces
Santa Fe,NM
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience

Dynamic art instructor with experience in film education and hospitality. Skilled in fostering creativity and maintaining professionalism, committed to enhancing student engagement and technical proficiency in various artistic mediums.

Work History

Server/Bartender

2 Months
High Mountain Cuisine | 07.2026 - Current
  • Prepared and served beverages and food items according to established recipes.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area and dining space.
  • Maintained impeccably clean, attractive and well-stocked bar area.
  • Revised approach to stay aligned with evolving requirements.

Art Teacher

1 Year
Vital Spaces | 09.2025 - Current
  • Facilitated art projects utilizing various mediums, enhancing students' technical skills.
  • Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
  • Fostered a creative learning environment that encouraged student expression and exploration.

Barista

8 Months
Oppies | 05.2025 - 01.2026
  • Prepared high-quality coffee beverages and specialty drinks according to established recipes.
  • Operated espresso machines and grinders for efficient beverage production.
  • Assisted in training new baristas on drink preparation techniques and customer service skills.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work areas, adhering to food safety standards.

Film Instructor

2 Years 10 Months
Girls School Of Austin | 08.2020 - 06.2023
  • Facilitated hands-on workshops to enhance students' technical skills in filmmaking.
  • Mentored students through the entire creative process, from concept development to final editing.
  • Created engaging lesson plans that fostered creativity and critical thinking in film projects.
  • Developed curriculum focusing on film theory and production techniques.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Mixed Media

The Evergreen State College | Olympia, WA | 06-2012

Cultivated broad understanding of several different art forms with a focus in fine art and installation.

Skills

Multitasking
Organizational skills
Adaptability and flexibility
Customer engagement
Professionalism
Analytical thinking
Calm and composed

Certification

In process certification

"Tangible Things"

Harvard

History, Museum Studies, Curation

Interests

Dancing
Homelessness Outreach
Drawing and Painting
Photography
Experimenting with different creative mediums
like painting
performance
and installation
to expand skills and techniques.

Timeline

Server/Bartender

High Mountain Cuisine
07.2026 - CurrentRead More

Art Teacher

Vital Spaces
09.2025 - CurrentRead More

Barista

Oppies
05.2025 - 01.2026Read More

Film Instructor

Girls School Of Austin
08.2020 - 06.2023Read More

The Evergreen State College

Bachelor of Arts from Mixed Media
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Gwen Simmons