Katherine Luu
Carol Stream,IL
Summary
Motivated and reliable individual with a passion for helping students and peers succeed and explore creative endeavors . Experienced in working in both collaborative and independent settings. Strives to healthily communicate with co-teachers and students to ensure the results of curriculum are of the best quality. Exhibits a flexible range of ability in accommodating students. Prides herself in utilizing communication to build and maintain relationships.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphic Illustrator
Code ADA
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Developed creative concepts and illustrations for a wide range of digital projects including brochures, presentations, logos and websites.
- Collaborated with computer science students to understand their needs and create custom designs that met their expectations.
Student Art Teacher
Stratton Elementary of the Arts
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with fellow educators to develop lessons that connected art with students' interests, personal lives, and local artists.
- Organized a student exhibition to showcase their artwork within the local community and celebrated the knowledge taught during the curriculum's lessons.
- Facilitated a healthy classroom environment for students to create engaged and deeply thought-out work.
Student Art Teacher
Prairie View-Ogden Elementary
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Developed engaging art curriculum tailored to encourage student creativity and storytelling abilities.
- Worked with peer art teacher to navigate classroom expectations and designed collaborative lesson plans.
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
Student Art Teacher
NASH Summer Camp
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Assisted lead teacher in maintaining an amicable and smooth classroom environment.
- Boosted students' confidence in their artistic abilities by providing constructive feedback and personalized guidance on their printmaking.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, keeping them informed of student progress and involving them in the end-of-program art exhibition.
Freelance Commissioned Artist
Self-employeed
10.2019 - Current
- Utilized various illustration software programs including Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Procreate, to create digital artwork.
- Marketed and promoted personal artwork using a multitude of social media outlets in order to appeal to clients.
- Maintained excellent communication with customers throughout the creation process to ensure satisfaction with the finished product.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Art Education
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05.2026
Skills
- Teaching and Mentoring
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Illustration Mastery
- Dependable and Cooperative
- Social Media Management
- Artistic Collaboration
Languages
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Student Art Teacher
NASH Summer Camp
06.2025 - 07.2025
Student Art Teacher
Prairie View-Ogden Elementary
02.2025 - 04.2025
Student Art Teacher
Stratton Elementary of the Arts
09.2024 - 12.2024
Graphic Illustrator
Code ADA
09.2022 - 01.2023
Freelance Commissioned Artist
Self-employeed
10.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Art Education
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign