Andrew Introna
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Creative Art Teacher with a proven track record in cultivating students’ creativity and artistic development through engaging visual arts education. Expertise in lesson planning, classroom management, and integrating technology to enhance art instruction. Demonstrated strengths in adapting to diverse learning styles and developing innovative curricula that drive student engagement and expression.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Art Teacher
New World Preparatory Charter School
Staten Island, New York, 10312
08.2025 - Current
- Designed engaging art curriculum for diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Facilitated hands-on art projects using various mediums and techniques.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate art into interdisciplinary lessons.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Assessed student progress and provided constructive feedback on art projects.
- Instructed students on proper care and use of art tools and equipment.
- Demonstrated techniques in a variety of mediums including charcoal, pastels, acrylics, watercolors and oils.
Illustrator
Andrew Introna
Staten, NY
01.2021 - Current
- Transformed artistic concepts into characters, environments and other objects to reflect artist's vision.
- Applied learned color theory and lighting techniques into designs to add dimension and depth.
Art Teacher
Nee Star Academy
Staten Island, NY
09.2023 - 09.2025
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach art concepts such as perspective, color theory, drawing, painting and sculpting.
- Created engaging activities for students to explore their creativity through art projects.
- Provided individual instruction and feedback on student's work.
- Integrated technology into the classroom environment for instructional purposes.
Teacher
Catapult Learning
Staten Island, NY
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Created engaging activities for students to explore their creativity through art projects.
Art Teacher
Academy of Saint Dorothy
Staten Island, NY
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Demonstrated techniques in various mediums, including charcoal, pastels, acrylics, watercolors, and oils.
- Enforced school rules to maintain an orderly learning environment.
- Created engaging activities for students to explore their creativity through art projects.
Assistant Teacher
Catapult Learning
Staten Island, NY
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.
- Supervised small group activities.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
Tour Guide
School Of Visual Arts
New York, NY
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Led guided tours and informational talks for large groups to showcase and highlight the different departments at SVA
- Developed well-versed tour guides by mentoring and training peers.
- Greeted and registered visitors, issuing required identification badges.
- Displayed strong public speaking skills and communication abilities to facilitate highest quality tour for guests.
Head Orientation Leader
School of Visual Arts
New York, NY
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Mentored students on successful strategies for integrating into college life.
- Educated students on culture of institution, safety practices and ways to resolve conflicts to promote self-reliance.
- Guided campus tours with as many as 50 students and families.
Orientation Leader
School of Visual Arts
New York, NY
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Represented SVA to greet incoming students - Assisted the students and their parents to connect with University.
- Communicated with associated departments to ensure events ran smoothly.
Education
Master of Arts - Art Education
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY05-2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Illustration
School of Visual Arts
Manhattan, NY05.2023
Skills
- Software: Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, InDesign, and Illustrator (basic level)
- Art/Mediums: Editorial Illustration, Sequential Art, Children’s Book Illustration, Limited Animation, Hand and Digital Drawing and Painting, Watercolor, Cyanotype, Silkscreen, Etching, and Linocut
- Creative lesson planning
- Group and individual instruction
Certification
New York Certification in Educating all Students (EAS)
New York Certification in Visual Arts CST
Clients
- Los Angeles Times
- The Gullet
Exhibitions & Recognitions
- Art ED MA Capstone Exhibition - February 2025
- The Art Values Showcase (Group Show) 2024 - Rough Waves Collective. April 2024
- Interview with Bold Journey Magazine - December 8th, 2023
- Interview with Shoutout LA - November 20, 2023
- Interview with Canvas Rebel Magazine - October 5, 2023
- 3R Gallery, Group Exhibition, Ridgewood, NY - June 21, 2023
- The Visual Opinion Magazine - May 2023
- School of Visual Arts BFA Comics and BFA Illustration The Senior Show - April 2023
- Underground Magazine - Painting Published on Cover and another painting in a separate issue 2021 - 2022
- School of Visual Arts "Three Golden Rules" - SVA Flatiron Gallery Show March 2020
Timeline
Art Teacher
New World Preparatory Charter School
08.2025 - Current
Art Teacher
Academy of Saint Dorothy
11.2024 - 01.2025
Teacher
Catapult Learning
07.2024 - 08.2025
Art Teacher
Nee Star Academy
09.2023 - 09.2025
Assistant Teacher
Catapult Learning
07.2023 - 08.2023
Tour Guide
School Of Visual Arts
01.2023 - 06.2023
Head Orientation Leader
School of Visual Arts
01.2022 - 01.2023
Illustrator
Andrew Introna
01.2021 - Current
Orientation Leader
School of Visual Arts
01.2021 - 01.2022
Master of Arts - Art Education
Adelphi University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Illustration
School of Visual Arts