AMBERROSE VENUS-GORDON
Bronx, New York 10472 • amberrose62@gmail.com
Professional Summary
Passionate art educator and artist with over five years of experience developing art curriculums and committed to nurturing young pupils' talent. Dedicated to establishing a positive and inclusive space where children are encouraged to express themselves creatively. I am experienced in developing an age-appropriate art curriculum that adheres to the needs of my students.
Education
Adelphi University, 2025 (GPA: 4.00)
Master of Arts in Education
Pratt Institute, 2016-2020
Bachelor of Arts: Fine Arts: Painting
Minors: Art History, Museum and Gallery Practices
Minors: Art History, Museum and Gallery Practices
Skills
Developing lesson plans for children ages 6-17
Teaching/tailoring lesson plans for diverse audiences
Inquiry-based learning
Utilizing visual thinking strategies in art activities
Knowledge of Contemporary Art
Strong collaborator
Exhibit Maintenance
Creating positive learning environments
Work History
Full-time Elementary Art Teacher
The Renaissance Charter School 2
Queens, NY, August 2021- May 2024
Design and implement exciting lessons for kindergarten to fourth grade that actively engage learners while educating them on the elements and principles of art through drawing, painting, and three-dimensional media.
Conducted individual and small group instruction for students with varying abilities will result in a 40% increase in their art skills.
Collaborated with colleagues to integrate art projects with other subjects such as Math, ELA, and Science, which promotes interdisciplinary learning.
Organized and curated art exhibitions, which enhanced community engagement and student pride.
Part-Time Seeds Teacher
The Arts Students League of New York
New York, NY, June 2021- June 2023
Developed and implemented engaging and developmentally appropriate art lessons for groups of 20 students ranging from elementary to adults.
Introduce fundamental art concepts, techniques, and art history in a way that captivates young minds.
Part-Time Art Educator
The Renaissance Charter School
Queens, NY, September 2021- June 2022
Teach visual education to kindergarten through fourth grade using different learning styles. These include drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, and art history.
Developed an enthusiastic and positive classroom environment to target each student's interests and learning styles.
Worked with students, staff, parents, and the community to create a comprehensive art program.
Teaching Artist for The Arts and Literacy Program
Coalition for Hispanic Family Services
Brooklyn, NY, October 2020 - June 2021
Facilitated dynamic and interactive art projects for students of diverse backgrounds, inspiring creativity and self-expression.
Created a safe and stimulating environment that promotes learning among children
Education Division, Family and Community Programs Department, Citi Intern - Worked Remotely
Brooklyn Museum
Brooklyn, NY, September 2020 - December 2020
Developed and integrated mini-art lessons that are suitable for ages five to ten years old
Provided technical support with gallery studio fall, online art classes
Increased outreach database
Arts Mentor for the Teen Apprenticeship Program (TAP) - Worked Remotely
Studio Institute
New York, NY, Ending of June 2020- Early August 2020
Mentored high school students in their teaching skills in one one-on-one meetings and voluntary group activities
Provided support and feedback on class assignments in progress as well as demonstrations on lesson plans
Arts Intern
Studio Institute partnership with Madison Square Park Conservancy, 2019 Venice Biennale Arte
Venice, Italy, June 2019 - August 2019
Conducted outreach activities in the local community, such as teaching students at a historic Venice charity, Istituto Santa Maria della Pietà (or La Pieta)
Motivated and inspired students to create art that connected formally and thematically to Martin Puryear’s work
Taught individuals how to communicate effectively with one another regarding works of art
Led students on visits to the US Pavilion and other Biennale exhibitions in the city
Photographed and documented student’s work; hung and created art labels
Served as gallery guides for Martin Puryear’s acclaimed exhibition,Liberty/Libertà, at the 2019 Biennale Arte