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Julia Brown

Mercer Island

Summary

As a homemaker and former art teacher and gallery assistant, I am a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with good communication and creative problem-solving skills. I have a background in fine arts and a postgraduate certificate in education, and am well-equipped to manage administrative and practical tasks involved in running a household, as well as educating and preparing activities for children. Additionally, my experience in the art world has equipped me with the ability to oversee sales and maintain records, as well as prepare and run exhibitions. With my diverse skill set and passion for teaching and creative expression, I am confident in my ability to excel in any role that values attention to detail, communication, and organization.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

HOMEMAKER

at home
10.2016 - Current
  • Birthing and raising two children
  • Meal planning and preparation
  • Educating and preparing activities for my two small children in the home throughout the pandemic
  • Doing laundry for all members of the household
  • Takingthe children outside and on excursions for exercise and socialization
  • Managing administrative and practical tasks involved with running a household
  • Volunteering at the preschool and elementary school that my children are attending

ELEMENTARY ART TEACHER

Curro Century City Primary School
01.2015 - 11.2015
  • Assisting other teachers with their classes when needed
  • Designed engaging lesson plans that fostered artistic growth while adhering to state and national standards for arts education (for grades 1-3).
  • Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to remain current on trends and research related to arts education.
  • Managed materials inventory effectively, ensuring adequate supplies were available for all students'' needs without exceeding budget constraints.

ASSISTANT TEACHER

Blouberg Ridge Primary
01.2014 - 12.2014
  • Assisted lead teacher with each of her classes
  • Attending meetings with other teachers, as well as parent-teacher conferences
  • Assisted lead teacher with administrative tasks, grading students' work and lesson preparation
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Running an extra-curricular gardening club twice a week
  • Stepping in as a substitute teacher when needed
  • Participated in professional development opportunities, staying informed of best practices for teaching strategies and educational technologies.

Administrator

Art Times Magazine
09.2012 - 08.2013
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
  • Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
  • Organized workflow and delegated tasks.
  • Maintained relationships with advertisers.
  • Kept track of payments made by advertisers
  • Proof-read the magazine before it went to print.
  • Established an organized filing system that streamlined document retrieval and reduced misplaced files.
  • Facilitated communication between departments, ensuring smooth operation and timely completion of projects.

GALLERY ADMINISTRATOR

Everard Read Cape Town
03.2008 - 11.2008
  • Overseeing sales of artworks and dealing with clients
  • Recording and maintaining information of artworks in the database
  • Assisting with setting up art exhibitions
  • Making notes at meetings
  • Visiting artists at their studios and talking to them about their process
  • Overseeing the framing of artworks
  • Overseeing shipment and delivery of artworks

Education

Postgraduate Certificate in Education - Foundation Phase (Teaching Kindergarten - Grade 3)

Unisa
Pretoria, South Africa
09.2015

BA - Fine Arts in Printmaking and Photography

University of The Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa
10.2007

No Degree - 200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training

Greta Hill
Seattle, WA
03-2025

Skills

  • Detail oriented and conscientious
  • Communicative and good with people
  • Creative problem-solving abilities
  • Computer efficient
  • Good organizational skills
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Dependable and responsible

Interests

  • Knitting and Crocheting
  • I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
  • Avid Reader
  • Gardening
  • Printmaking
  • Running
  • Pilates
  • Yoga
  • Hiking

Timeline

HOMEMAKER

at home
10.2016 - Current

ELEMENTARY ART TEACHER

Curro Century City Primary School
01.2015 - 11.2015

ASSISTANT TEACHER

Blouberg Ridge Primary
01.2014 - 12.2014

Administrator

Art Times Magazine
09.2012 - 08.2013

GALLERY ADMINISTRATOR

Everard Read Cape Town
03.2008 - 11.2008

Postgraduate Certificate in Education - Foundation Phase (Teaching Kindergarten - Grade 3)

Unisa

BA - Fine Arts in Printmaking and Photography

University of The Witwatersrand

No Degree - 200 Hr Yoga Teacher Training

Greta Hill