Jean-Lemke Charlot II
Queens Village
Summary
A New York based Freelance Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Painter, Muralist and Educator specializing in broadening the view of Visual Arts' cultural and social impact. A conscience-driven artist with +20 years of traditional and digital medium experience creating bodies of work that represent the connections between historic and current social context provoking a positive conversation and actions both in the community and classroom settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Artist/ Printer and Mentee
Profile Graphics
Cambria Heights, NY
08.2010 - 08.2023
- Collaborating with Graphic Artist Oswald Greene, founder of Profile Graphics completing commercial projects on tight deadlines.
- Designing unique print materials, including advertisements, brochures and logo designs for educational publications and teacher curricula.
- Designed artistic signage for special events (WIADICA Panorama Competitions, annual sports tournaments, local annual performance recitals, health awareness walks for cancers and disabilities, cooperate events etc.)
- Preparing layouts and drawings in compliance with established templates and design standards for Adobe Photoshop, InDesign or Illustrator.
- Produced home-based print materials (apparel, poster, flyers etc.)
- Maintaining accurate specs, adhering to print and art specification standards.
- Maximizing production by operating laser vinyl cutters, heat pressers and packaging.
- Supplying clean-up rags and varsol by the press, skids, trays and straps.
- Examined printed copy for correct ink density, position on canvas/ surface and registration while continuing to Adapt to the established art style maintaining consistency and quality.
Visual Arts Instructor, After School Counselor
Cross Island YMCA (P.S. 134)
Hollis, NY
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Collaborating with a creative staff team to organize and develop a body of lesson plans to enhance the learning of a group of elementary school students ranged from Grades K-5th.
- Breaking down high school level artistic skills of the elements and principles of Art and Design through simplified fun engaging hands-on activities to prepare elementary level students for specialized high schools.
- Organizing team-building activities to train their motor skills for complex skills for the next level in their educational experiences.
African Drum Instructor, Graphic Arts Instructor
Jasper Performing Arts Center
Saint Albans, NY
09.2010 - 08.2022
- Collaborating with the creative staff to designed artistic signage for special events (national dance competitions, annual recitals, breast cancer walks, autism awareness, addressing cyber bullying etc.) simplifying complex messages through the consumer market.
- Formulating hands on lesson plans for children with special needs, teaching them how to play instruments, develop their motor skills, teaching them the history and mechanics behind instrument building and orchestration.
- Organizing educational events, teaching traditional painting skills for a variation of age groups both in the dance studio and other partnering organizations (York College, Riverton Charter School, Rockefeller University).
Graphic Designer, Illustrator
Adlib Youth Steel Orchestra
Freeport, NY
06.2013 - 09.2019
- Collaborating with bandleaders to complete commercial projects, developing a series of designs that illustrate ideas provoked by a catalog of soca/calypso and top 40 songs that help develop a line of commercial apparel.
- Also designing artistic signage for special events (WIADCA Panorama competitions, annual panyard bbq, wedding ceremonies, national concerts, Holiday specials etc.) preparing layouts and drawings in compliance with established templates and design standards for Adobe Photoshop, InDesign or Illustrator.
- Producing home-based print materials (apparel, poster, flyers etc.)
Visual Art Teacher, African Drum Instructor
Black Spectrum Theatre Co (ECAP) Riverton Street Charter School
Saint Albans, NY
09.2017 - 06.2020
- Designed engaging lesson plans that fostered creativity and artistic exploration among diverse student groups.
- Facilitated interactive workshops, enabling students to discover their unique artistic voices and talents.
- Guided students through hands-on activities that simplified complex artistic concepts for improved comprehension.
- Developed collaborative art projects, promoting teamwork and communication skills within the classroom environment.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to address varying skill levels and learning styles effectively.
- Mentored aspiring artists through constructive feedback, encouraging growth and self-reflection in their work.
- Developed engaging drum lesson plans that fostered musical creativity and enhanced students' rhythmic skills.
- Designed inclusive teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and skill levels in drumming.
- Facilitated hands-on workshops that introduced students to the history and cultural significance of West African Drumming.
- Coordinated performances to showcase student progress, building confidence and providing real-world experience in music.
- Implemented assessment strategies to track student progress, refining techniques based on individual learning goals.
- Collaborated with fellow Performing Art Instructors to integrate drumming into broader educational programs across multiple disciplines.
- Organized community outreach events that highlight the impact of West African Drums in communities.
Visual Art & Leadership Development Teacher
Riverton Charter School
Saint Albans, NY
09.2017 - 06.2023
- Collaborating with a creative staff team to organize and develop a body of lesson plans to enhance the learning of a group of students ranged from Grades K-8th, using multiple art mediums to develop an advance eye to hand skill set and enhancing a creative thought process.
- Analyzing High School level artistic skills approaching the elements and principles of Art and Design through differentiated, fun, engaging and hands-on activities to prepare students for specialized art curriculums.
- Created an environment encouraging artistic self-discovery, helping students evaluate personal talents.
- Organizing team-building activities to train their motor skills for complex skills for the next level in their educational experiences using artistically themed activity builders to invoke teamwork and encourage a drive for the growth of learning and exploring.
- Mentoring students through process of art portfolio developing geared to match High School/Collegiate Art Curriculums surrounding traditional art making mediums
- Building curriculums surrounding life skills students can developed to support their journeys outside of school based on historical and contemporary life challenges through out the teenage/adult experiences in education, careers and social climates.
African Drumming and Graphic Artist/Instructor
Simunye Dance Center
Hollis, NY
09.2012 - 08.2021
- Collaborating with the creative staff, the founder and teaching staff of Simunye to complete commercial projects on tight deadlines.
- Designing artistic signage for special events (holiday specials, weddings, religious festivals, annual recitals, local trip-state competitions etc.)
- Partnering with educational organizations, and theater arts foundations (Jamaica Performing Arts Center, YMCA, P.S. 134) and other community centers to develop a portfolio of work that demonstrates to impact of arts on education and its role to change and inspire through engaging design and performance based activities.
Visual Art Teacher
Brooklyn Prospect High School
Brooklyn, NY
08.2024 - Current
- 4-6 Years of Industry-Standard Skills
- Designed engaging lesson plans using various art mediums to foster creativity.
- Implemented hands-on activities that simplified complex artistic concepts for young learners.
- Utilized art tools and materials to enhance students' motor skills development.
- Organized collaborative art projects that encouraged teamwork among elementary school students.
- IB Diploma Aligned
- Developed age-appropriate instructional materials focused on the principles of Art and Design.
- Facilitated art workshops, teaching traditional techniques to diverse groups of students.
- Improved student understanding of artistic concepts through interactive and fun lessons.
- Promoted inclusivity by adapting lesson plans for children with special needs.
- Managed classroom resources effectively, ensuring all necessary materials were available for successful lesson implementation.
- Worked with struggling students to offer additional help with classroom and hands-on learning.
- Facilitated peer critiques among students, enabling them to grow through constructive feedback from classmates.
- Lectured students on art history and current techniques in disciplines such as Block Printing, Pulp Painting, Graffiti Design, Stain Glass Design, Illustration and Cardboard Relief Sculpting.
- Guided students through process of artistic self-discovery, helping each evaluate and develop personal talents.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary projects, fostering a deeper understanding of visual arts in relation to other subjects.
Education
HS Diploma - undefined
HS of Art and Design
BFA - Illustration
Fashion Institute of Technology
Certificate - Digital Photography
Skills
- Conceptual thinking
- Creative education
- Strong composition
- Watercolor & Gouache Painting
- Oil & Acrylic Painting
- Color Pastel/Pencil Drawings
- Collage & Printmaking
- Sculpting
- Graphite & Charcoal Drawing
- Mural & Scenic Art Creation/Curation
- Brochure, Newsletter & Magazine Formatting
- Newsletter formatting
- Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop & InDesign
- Digital/Commercial Photography & Editing
- Art Education Instruction, Lesson Planning & Curriculum Building
- College Art Portfolio Building & Mentorship
Highlights
HS Diploma, HS of Art and Design, BFA in Illustration, Fashion Institute of Technology, Certificate in Digital Photography, Watercolor, Gouache, Oil and Acrylic, Color pastel/pencils, Collage, Sculpting, Charcoal, Coursework in Printing Making, Graphic Design, Communications Training in print operations, Art Production coursework, Printmaking, Mural and scenic art creation, Brochure and newsletter formatting, Adobe programs: Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign, Magazine Print Designs, Continuing coursework in Photography, 2D and 3D design coursework, Fine Arts coursework, Commercial Photography coursework
Personal Information
Title: Freelance Visual Artist, Painter, Muralist and Educator
Timeline
Visual Art Teacher
Brooklyn Prospect High School
08.2024 - Current
Visual Art Teacher, African Drum Instructor
Black Spectrum Theatre Co (ECAP) Riverton Street Charter School
09.2017 - 06.2020
Visual Art & Leadership Development Teacher
Riverton Charter School
09.2017 - 06.2023
Visual Arts Instructor, After School Counselor
Cross Island YMCA (P.S. 134)
06.2016 - 06.2018
Graphic Designer, Illustrator
Adlib Youth Steel Orchestra
06.2013 - 09.2019
African Drumming and Graphic Artist/Instructor
Simunye Dance Center
09.2012 - 08.2021
African Drum Instructor, Graphic Arts Instructor
Jasper Performing Arts Center
09.2010 - 08.2022
Graphic Artist/ Printer and Mentee
Profile Graphics
08.2010 - 08.2023
HS Diploma - undefined
HS of Art and Design
BFA - Illustration
Fashion Institute of Technology