dynamic art teacher
dynamic art teacher

Jed Williams
615 Bainbridge Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 • ------------
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OBJECTIVE
Seeking any available art/teaching-related position

EDUCATION

2008 New Horizons: Computer Learning Centers, Philadelphia, PA
Diploma : Microsoft Office Specialist

2005 The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA
Certificate in Painting

2000 The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
BFA in Painting and Drawing, 2000 (Dean’s List Honors 1999)

1993 International Baccalaureate, Ecole Active Bilingue Jeannine Manuel, Paris, France


SKILLS
Extensive knowledge of art -teaching techniques

Computer: proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Macintosh, Windows

Typing: 35 WPM

Languages: Fluent in written/oral French; Intermediate in written/oral German


EMPLOYMENT


2019
Legal interpreter: Heron Language Services, Media PA
Interpreted from English to French and vice-versa at a deposition.




2017
French tutor: Global Arena, Philadelphia PA
Intensive tutoring of a student of intermediate level in French, helping her achieve better grammar, writing, conversation fluency and helping student prepare for a year-long trip to Paris

2016
French tutor: Tutorfind, Philadelphia, PA
Tutoring various students and helping them achieve proficiency

2011-2012
Art instructor: Oasis Art Center, Philadelphia, PA
Taught art and assisted at an Open Studio for people with mental- health related issues

2010
French instructor at Interlingua Translations: Philadelphia, PA
Taught intermediate French

2009
French instructor at Mt. Airy Learning Tree: Philadelphia, PA
Taught Intro. To French beginners' level class

2009-2013
Psychological Counselor at Project Transition: Philadelphia, PA
Organized and facilitated various groups using art and the concepts of recovery as a basis for personal growth and development

2010-present
Owner: Jed Williams Gallery, Philadelphia, PA Operates a studio- gallery showcasing local emerging artists as well as Jed Williams’ own art and artistic process,Website: ------------
2005-present
Freelance French instructor and tutor: Philadelphia, PA
Taught and tutored French on all levels to on an individual and group basis to adults and children



`2009
Fine arts instructor: Philadelphia, PA
Taught a class in watercolor at a senior citizen center, introducing different artistic concepts and techniques

2005-2006
Translator, consecutive interpreter, and simultaneous interpreter:
Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential, Philadelphia, PA
Interpreted conversations between parents of brain-injured children and the clinicians and doctors working with them, from French to English and English to French
Translated documents from French to English and English to French
Simultaneous interpreting of lectures from English to French

2002-present
Freelance translator, Philadelphia, PA
Translated various types of documents from French to English and English to French.



VOLUNTEER WORK

2002
Art teacher: Project H.O.M.E, Philadelphia, PA
Taught weekly drawing class to members of a supported independent living facility

INTERNSHIPS

2000
Monsoon Microstudios, Philadelphia, PA


PROFESSIONAL
MEMBERSHIPS
Delaware Valley Translators Association (DVTA)

American Tutoring Association (ATA) certified tutor


REFERENCES
` Available upon request