Carolin Wood
Queens,NY
Summary
Multidisciplinary Artist and NYC Parks Gardener with a Master of Fine Art, dedicated to fostering creativity and environmental awareness through innovative art education. Proven ability to adapt in diverse educational settings while utilizing sustainable techniques that enhance student engagement with nature. Notable achievements include developing impactful art programs that bridge artistic expression and ecological understanding. Aiming to further integrate art and sustainability to inspire future generations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Art Instructor (Volunteer)
JASA Services For The Aged
Rockaway Park, NY
12.2024 - Current
- Develop creative activities encouraging seniors to explore and interact with their immediate natural setting.
- Guide students through creative processes from conceptualization to final product.
- Encourage creativity among participants through positive reinforcement and patience.
- Help residents participate in activities with basic and advanced mobility support.
Art Instructor
Private Household
Queens, NY
12.2024 - Current
- Create innovative activities promoting happiness and accomplishment adapted to cognitive challenges.
Community Art Instructor
Brothers
Rockaway Beach, NY
05.2023 - Current
- Conducted classes catering to an age-diverse student population, from preschoolers up through senior adults.
- Collected supplies from nature to facilitate students' interaction with the environment.
- Organized artistic endeavors with reclaimed materials for greater sustainability awareness.
Lead Gardener
New York City Parks Department
Queens, NY
01.2015 - Current
- Cared for grounds by mulching, aerating, and edging around flower beds and walkways.
- Fertilized, cultivated, and weeded soil to deliver steady supply of nutrients to plants.
- Educated daily workers and community members on sustainable gardening practices, and environmental stewardship.
- Led land restoration projects, reviving neglected areas through strategic planning and care.
- Operated and maintained gardening tools and equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Trained new gardeners on proper gardening techniques, tool use, and safety procedures.
- Created detailed reports outlining any problems identified during inspections and proposed solutions.
Education
Masters of Fine Arts - Sculpture
Queens College
Flushing, NY01.2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Sculpture
Kent State University
Kent, OH01.2004
Skills
- Interactive Learning Methods
- Group Facilitation Skills
- Classroom Engagement Strategies
- Eco-Friendly Practices
- Creative instruction
- Community Engagement
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Adaptable Solution Development
Exhibitions
- Domingo World, on-site specific art installation, Edgemere Farm, Queens, NY, 01/01/24
- Make Me a Mixtape, Columbus, OH, 01/01/24
- Blue Fever Dream, solo show, Rockaway Beach, 01/01/24
- Dry Humping Collage Show, Publication, London, UK, 01/01/23
- Nidus – Distraught Nature, Tom Fitzgibbon, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 01/01/23
- Shelf Life, Exhibited paintings, NYC Poetry Festival, Governor’s Island, NYC, 01/01/23
- Loveland, Glen Goldberg, Guy Corriero, 01/01/22
- Mural for Walter Elwood Gallery, Rockaway, NY, 01/01/22
- First Rodeo, Detroit, MI, 01/01/22
- In Union Remotely, Shaker Museum, Chatham, NY, 01/01/21
- Flat files, Deana Evans Project, Brooklyn, NY, 01/01/21
Accomplishments
- People’s Choice Art Award
- “Recycle” Exhibition
- Brooklyn Waterfront Alliance
Certification
- Together Again, Psychology Today
- The Rockaway Summer Guide: The Wave
- Everybody’s Issues, Zine
Timeline
Art Instructor (Volunteer)
JASA Services For The Aged
12.2024 - Current
Art Instructor
Private Household
12.2024 - Current
Community Art Instructor
Brothers
05.2023 - Current
Lead Gardener
New York City Parks Department
01.2015 - Current
Masters of Fine Arts - Sculpture
Queens College
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Sculpture
Kent State University
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