AMBERROSE VENUS-GORDON
Bronx, New York 10472 • amberrose62@gmail.com
• amberrosevenus-gordon.art
Education
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NewYork
Bachelor of Arts: Fine Arts: Painting
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
The Renaissance Charter School 2 Queens, NY, August’ 21- Current Full-time Elementary Art Teacher
Teach grades K-2, four days a week.
Design and implement exciting lessons that actively engage learners, while educating students on elements and principles of art through disciplines such as drawing, painting, and three-dimensional media.
Integrate math modules into lessons.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
The Renaissance Charter School Queens, NY, September ’ 21- July’22 Part-Time Art Educator
Teach grades K-4, one day a week.
Teach knowledge and skills in art, including drawing, painting, collage, sculpture and art history.
Promoted a fun educational atmosphere where students are engaged in learning to see art as a creative expression
The Arts Students League of New York New York, NY, June’ 21-Current Seeds Teacher
Present and conduct lesson plans on basic drawing and painting techniques to groups of 20 students ranging from elementary students to adults
Coalition for Hispanic Family Services Brooklyn, NY, October’20 - June ‘21 Teaching Artist for The Arts and Literacy Program
Preparation and execution of engaging, hands-on arts lessons in a classroom setting
Created a safe and stimulating environment that promotes learning among children
Brooklyn Museum Brooklyn, NY, September ‘20 - December ‘20 Education Division, Family and Community Programs Department, Citi Intern - Worked Remotely
Created mini art lessons and provided technical support with gallery studio fall online art classes
Increased outreach database
Studio Institute New York, NY, Ending of June ‘20- Early August ‘20 Arts Mentor for the Teen Apprenticeship Program (TAP) - Worked Remotely
Coached teens on their teaching skills
Provided support and feedback on class assignments in progress and demonstrations on lesson plans
Studio Institute partnership with Madison Square Park Conservancy, 2019 Venice Biennale Arte Venice, Italy, June ‘19 - August ‘19Arts Intern
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
Pratt Institute Brooklyn, NY, September‘19 - March’‘20Saturday Art School Fellowship
Led class sessions and assisted the teacher with preparation for class
Demonstrated the use of a variety of pottery tools including potter ribs, wooden modeling tools, and scrappers.
Photographed student’s work for documentation of the course