Experienced Visual Artist with a bachelor of studio arts offers Graphic Novel / Comic Instruction to Teens and Adults in the New Orleans Area

Michelle's CV

B. Michelle Reagan, M.F.A.
Destrehan, LA (concealed information)

Teaching Experience
June 2014 – June 2016
Art Teacher Grades K-12; Phoenix High School, Plaquemines Parish, 13073 Hwy 15, Braithwaite, LA 70040; Principal Kristie Williams (concealed information)

Designed lesson plans and curriculum; ordered supplies; performed all classroom teaching k-12; faculty sponsor of Art Club
Planned and engaged students in an end-of-year Art Awards & Recognition program;
Received Adobe Photoshop certification and initiated the first year of an upper level high school dual credit Photoshop Visual Communications class. The majority of the students received their certification.
Observed student body for potential “talented in art” students and assisted with the process of gathering and refining a portfolio. Assisted with judging and rating portfolios of potential talented art students at other schools in the Plaquemines parish district
Taught a 30 minute daily ACT Science prep class to high schoolers which focused on specific example test questions, planning, and time management
Offered teaching position for 2016-17 but resigned because of extreme commute time due to changes in the ferry boat system.

Jan 2007 – July 2007
Visual Arts Teacher; Young Audiences & Arts for Learning, Craig Elementary and Laurel Schools, office located at 615 Barone St., New Orleans, LA 70113; (concealed information)
Planned and purchased supplies for after school visual arts activities in addition to a summer camp with Arts for Learning

Led art and related activities for elementary and middle school students
Worked with subject matter as diverse as texture mobiles, tie dye, and hand drawn animation

Certifications
Level 1 Louisiana Teaching Certification in Art K-12
Adobe Certified Associate in Visual Communications with Photoshop CS6

Education
Master of Fine Arts (2013) in creative writing; University of New Orleans; GPA-3.3
Bachelor of Fine Arts (2003) in studio arts, minor in history; LSU – Baton Rouge; GPA-3.5
Foreign Language Studies – Madrid & San Miguel de Allende, MX low residency (study abroad-based University of New Orleans) program abroad; 18 graduate credits

Skills
Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Premier & After Effects; Macromedia Dreamweaver; CorelDRAW; Avid Pro; Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel);
Macintosh & Microsoft platforms

Other Professional Experience

Jan 2017 - present
Fabrication Assistant (scenic/paints & carpentry); Solomon Group, 825 Girod St, New Orleans, LA 70113; Supervisor Jason Toups (concealed information)
2001 - 2003

Gallery Designer; LSU Union Art Gallery, LSU Union Raphael Semmes Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70803; (concealed information)
Available on request: Part-time position information while pursuing academic training/degrees