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Kathleen Sheehan

Summary

Art Teacher passionate about education and artistic expression using paint, color, and other media. Educated students on history of artistic expression and notable artists. Guided pupils on art viewing and elements to appreciate differing between artists.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Gallery Assistant

Lyme Academy College Of Fine Art
Old Lyme, CT
10.2014 - 06.2016
  • Informed visitors of exhibit features and highlights to promote enriching gallery experiences.
  • Tracked gallery artwork and recorded sold and removed items to maintain accurate physical and financial inventory.
  • Moved and handled various types of artwork with exceptional care, following all [Type] requirements.

Art Teacher's Assistant

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
02.2017 - 05.2017
  • Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
  • Taught students to identify key elements of style, intent and emotion when experiencing art.
  • Demonstrated painting techniques to help students better understand lessons.
  • Distributed paper, drawing pencils, paints and other items to students in preparation for class lesson.
  • Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.

Curator

Branford Art Center
Branford , CT
02.2019 - 04.2020
  • Managed all paper and digital documentation related to accessions, loans, transfers and other collections-related transactions.
  • Procured talented individuals, performing artists and musicians to entertain guests during special events.
  • Promoted events and exhibits via social media, email and other communication methods.
  • Networked at creative events to identify new talent and artistic works in local areas.

Art Teacher

Shoreline Art Space
Branford, CT
03.2020 - 06.2022
  • Taught students to identify key elements of style, intent and emotion when experiencing art.
  • Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
  • Developed appropriate curricula dependent on age group and education level.
  • Set reasonable performance and learning goals for students to strive for and achieve.

Education

Master of Arts - Painting

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
05.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Painting

Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts of UNH
Lyme, Connecticut
05.2016

Skills

  • Graduate Instruction
  • Student Organization Advising
  • Undergraduate Teaching
  • Course Materials Preparation
  • Gallery and Exhibit Preparation
  • Artistic Technique Demonstration

Timeline

Art Teacher

Shoreline Art Space
03.2020 - 06.2022

Curator

Branford Art Center
02.2019 - 04.2020

Art Teacher's Assistant

Syracuse University
02.2017 - 05.2017

Gallery Assistant

Lyme Academy College Of Fine Art
10.2014 - 06.2016

Master of Arts - Painting

Syracuse University

Bachelor of Arts - Painting

Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts of UNH
Kathleen Sheehan