Lamiya Murray
Visual Arts Teacher
Washington,DC
Summary
Professional artist with strong background in visual arts education, adept at fostering creative expression and techniques into students. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability, ensuring smooth integration into diverse team environment. Expertise in various artistic mediums, curriculum development, and individualized instruction. Consistently delivers impactful results in both classroom settings and community projects.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Arts Instructor
District of Columbia Public Schools
07.2025 - Current
- Enhanced student creativity by incorporating hands-on projects and visual learning techniques into the curriculum
- Increased interest in the visual arts program by developing informative presentations for prospective students and parents during virtual Open House sessions
- Managed classroom relations effectively, ensuring materials were readily available and maintained for optimal use throughout the academic year
- Collaborated on multidisciplinary projects, ensuring students gained well-rounded exposure to various art forms
Co-Coordinator for Soliciting & Collecting
Rubell Museum Gala
Washington, DC
03.2023 - 06.2025
- Examines created, manufactured, and sculpted artworks
Ambassador
Howard University
Washington, DC
03.2023 - 05.2025
- Interacted with university and prospective students and parents during tours and student visit days, answering questions and providing insight
- Mentored students to increase satisfaction and help engage in campus life
- Led campus tours for prospective students every when needed
- Distributed mail, filed documents and answered telephone calls
Teaching Artist
Project Create
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Mentored new art teachers, sharing expertise and strategies for effective art instruction
- Helped struggling students with individualized support and tutoring
- Developed learning-focused, structured environment focused on student success
- Taught course material to students using mixture of lectures, assignments and discussions
Intern
The Smithsonian American Art Museum
02.2023 - 11.2024
- Collaborated with Skylar Grandy and Professor Melanee Harvey at Howard University to help coordinate the James A Porter Colloquium On African American Art in The Rubell Museum
- Closely evaluated artifacts, documenting characteristics, measurements and cultural importance of each piece
- In the process of helping coordinate an exhibition to help boost museum tours
Teaching Artist
Mosaic Arts
Washington, DC
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Mentored new art teachers, sharing expertise and strategies for effective art instruction
- Established rapport with students by maintaining open lines of communication and demonstrating genuine interest in their progress.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as art clubs or performances, fostering a sense of community among students and parents.
Teaching Assistant
James Phillips
Washington, DC
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Worked with teacher to optimize learning plans based on student test grades and evaluations.
- Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, leading to increased understanding and improved grades.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art Major With A Concentration In Painting
Howard University
Washington, DC05.2025
Skills
* Gray-scale theory
Curation
Vent coordination
Customer service
Multitasking Abilities
Business development
Accomplishments
- Won NAACP ACT-SO local competition in Greenville, South Carolina and placed first place in the painting. Moved on to the national competition and placed top 50
- Commissioned by Princess Sarah Culberson to create an 18x24 inch portrait drawing
- Invited to attend the 2022 Art Basel in Miami, Florida by Phylicia Rashad and displayed personal works for a public art showing
- Built a relationship with Arts and Color Gallery to showcase works of art
- Collaborated with team of 4 in the development of The Duality in the Black Experience Exhibition in 11/2022
- Student Ambassador at Howard's Gallery of Art
- Exhibited work of Jean-Michael Basquiat at Howard University Gallery of Art
- Performed Drawing 1 class on value shading at Howard University
- Student ambassador At Howard University's Gallery of Art
- Recipient of the 2023 Washington Printmakers Award
Affiliations
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
- National Society of Leadership and Success
Timeline
Visual Arts Instructor
District of Columbia Public Schools
07.2025 - Current
Teaching Artist
Project Create
09.2024 - 12.2024
Teaching Artist
Mosaic Arts
05.2024 - 08.2024
Co-Coordinator for Soliciting & Collecting
Rubell Museum Gala
03.2023 - 06.2025
Ambassador
Howard University
03.2023 - 05.2025
Intern
The Smithsonian American Art Museum
02.2023 - 11.2024
Teaching Assistant
James Phillips
09.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Art Major With A Concentration In Painting
Howard University