Luisa Otero Prada

• Managed annual logistical operations including recruitment, training, curriculum updates, scheduling, site assignments, and supplies—for a team of up to 20 teaching artists and assistants to maintain smooth program execution.
• Developed collaborative partnerships with local organizations, which enriched our program offerings for participants.
• Championed positive youth art facilitation with the organization curriculum integrating themes such as Identity, Community, Family, and Healthy Choices into lesson plans. This approach benefited up to 600 children each season across 20 recreation centers in St. Louis City and County summer camps.

• Managed my art creation, showcasing my original paintings in galleries throughout the St. Louis and Chicago areas for 11 years.
• Maintain professional and timely communication with clients and collectors.
• My work has also been featured in local and online magazines.
• Panelist at events hosted by the St. Louis Public Library, Missouri History Museum, Purina, Webster Groves University and private corporations,
• Design and lead art workshops for diverse age groups, ranging from young children to seniors, within museums and art organizations in the St. Louis area.
• Collaborated on mural projects, including design and execution, with colleagues and organizations such as Latinx STL, Peace Weaving Wholeness, Peter and Paul Community Services, and Delmar Main St.

• Developed art lessons designed to engage students and enhance their learning of various art techniques, while also fostering improved socialization skills and a greater interest in arts and culture.
• Cultivated a culture of inquiry by encouraging students to ask questions, think critically, and explore and present multiple perspectives on the art created.
• Managed a diverse range of learners, adapting lesson plans to accommodate different abilities and interests.

• Kairos Academy - 4 6th grade groups

Virtual and in Person

• St Cecelia - K to 8th grade

Virtual and in Person

• Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students in grades kindergarten through 8th according with Missouri Requirements.
• Enhanced student creativity by incorporating various art mediums, techniques and content into lessons.
• Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
• Managed a diverse range of learners, adapting lesson plans to accommodate different abilities and interests.

• 2 Art Exhibitions in a year - 6 months each.
• Connected and invited local artists from Latino and African American backgrounds to find commonalities among their art, techniques and themes.
• Selected and installed the artwork of 16 artists in the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Offices.