Teresita Carson
Chicago,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with over 10 years in legal administration and a decade in arts education. Extensive experience in document preparation, records organization, and fine art handling, alongside collaboration with galleries and museums. Skilled in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite, with a solid foundation in website management. Aiming to leverage a unique blend of administrative and artistic expertise to enhance reader services at Special Collections Research Center.
Overview
3
3
Languages
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Artist and Art Professor
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
01.2025 - Current
- Developed and managed artistic and educational projects through effective organization and collaboration, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
- Conducted and organized research to support artistic projects and teaching.
- Prepared written materials, presentations, and instructional documents to facilitate clear communication and enhance learning experiences.
- Supported handling and installation of fine art in collaboration with galleries, museums, university art collections, and exhibition spaces.
- Applied care and attention to detail when handling artwork and working within exhibition environments.
- Managed multiple responsibilities with strong organization and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all tasks.
- Built and maintained professional website to present artistic work and related information.
Adjunct Professor
University of Illinois, UIC
Chicago, Illinois
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Created lesson plans, lectures, and class activities for University of Illinois students.
- Collaborated with faculty to update curriculum and develop instructional materials, enhancing course relevance and effectiveness.
- Delivered course lectures through modern technology to improve student understanding.
- Led active learning through class discussions, group activities, and individual projects.
- Created exams, lecture material, and writing assignments.
- Built custom course syllabus covering standards, materials, grading, and student progression.
- Used multiple instructional strategies to support diverse learning needs.
- Participated in departmental meetings to discuss teaching strategies and share insights. to discuss teaching strategies and professional development opportunities.
- Maintained regular communication with department staff to ensure alignment on schedules, policies, and course needs.
- Researched best practices for effective teaching methods to improve instructional delivery.
- Aligned UIC course content with university syllabus and learning objectives.
Legal Secretary — Litigation
Polsinelli
Los Angeles, California
02.2013 - 06.2016
- Drafted, formatted, proofread, and updated legal documents and professional correspondence.
- Filed, organized, and tracked case records for fast retrieval and review.
- Assisted attorneys with critical administrative and secretarial tasks, ensuring smooth litigation processes.
- Coordinated calendars, appointments, meetings, and daily administrative tasks.
- Facilitated clear communication with clients, attorneys, colleagues, and other contacts to enhance collaboration.
- Managed multiple assignments and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Managed legal documents and sensitive information with discretion aligned with role duties.
Education
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) - Fine Arts
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Fine Arts
School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL12-2018
Skills
- Fine art handling and installation
- Collection management
- Digital portfolio management
- Web: Digital portfolio management using [platform or tools, if applicable]
- Document preparation
- Records management
- Administrative support
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Office and Creative Suite
- Project coordination
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Collaboration with colleagues and staff
- Professional communication skills
- Other software
- Other software
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Limited
French
Limited
Timeline
Artist and Art Professor
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
01.2025 - Current
Adjunct Professor
University of Illinois, UIC
08.2022 - 12.2023
Legal Secretary — Litigation
Polsinelli
02.2013 - 06.2016
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) - Fine Arts
University of Illinois At Chicago
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Fine Arts
School of The Art Institute of Chicago