Tamara Gontarek
SKILLS & CAPABILITIES
Drawing
Portrait
Still Life
Oil Painting
Acrylic Painting
Crafting
Layout & Design
Art History
Proportion
Angles
Composition
Value
Digital Art
Art Terminology
Customer Service
Hand Build Pottery
Experience with Special Needs Children and Adults
Traditional Art
Modern Art
Art Supply Safety
Bargue Plate Drawings
Watercolor
Printing
OBJECTIVE
Teach children and/or adults the joy of creative exploration with art. I have experience teaching many people at a variety of ages and skill levels for many different types of media. Creativity is a beautiful thing that simply needs encouragement and tactful, kind critiques to help learners grow and find who they are as an artist.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio and Digital Arts: Graphic Design 2018
Liberty University
Associates of Arts: General Education 2014
University of Maryland University College: Europe; Netherlands
EXPERIENCE
Peter L. Hunt Arts & Crafts Center, 87th FSS; NJ Feb. 2019- Feb. 2020
Multi-Media Arts Instructor
Taught art to adults and children of all ages
Worked with special needs learners
2019 Annual breakdown:
84 classes
158 Sessions
1072 Total Students
395 Instructional Hours
Increased Annual sales by $6,000
Corel and AI to edit and create images for Epilog Engravers
Problem solving: design and equipment issues,
Compiled monthly master calendar multiple instructors.
Coordinated events and programs for military units and school age programs
Received Performance Award for contributions
Delta Company, 2nd Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment; Ft. Benning, GA 2012-2013
Family Readiness Group Leader-Volunteer
Liaison between families of soldiers in training and Company Commander
Email and social media content creator, 1k+ audience
2013 - FRG Volunteer of the Year Award - Base Command
2014 - Shield of Sparta Award - National Infantry Association
SKILLS & CAPABILITIES
Drawing
Portrait
Still Life
Oil Painting
Acrylic Painting
Crafting
Layout & Design
Art History
Proportion
Angles
Composition
Value
Digital Art
Art Terminology
Customer Service
Hand Build Pottery
Experience with Special Needs Children and Adults
Traditional Art
Modern Art
Art Supply Safety
Bargue Plate Drawings
Watercolor
Printing
OBJECTIVE
Teach children and/or adults the joy of creative exploration with art. I have experience teaching many people at a variety of ages and skill levels for many different types of media. Creativity is a beautiful thing that simply needs encouragement and tactful, kind critiques to help learners grow and find who they are as an artist.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio and Digital Arts: Graphic Design 2018
Liberty University
Associates of Arts: General Education 2014
University of Maryland University College: Europe; Netherlands
EXPERIENCE
Peter L. Hunt Arts & Crafts Center, 87th FSS; NJ Feb. 2019- Feb. 2020
Multi-Media Arts Instructor
Taught art to adults and children of all ages
Worked with special needs learners
2019 Annual breakdown:
84 classes
158 Sessions
1072 Total Students
395 Instructional Hours
Increased Annual sales by $6,000
Corel and AI to edit and create images for Epilog Engravers
Problem solving: design and equipment issues,
Compiled monthly master calendar multiple instructors.
Coordinated events and programs for military units and school age programs
Received Performance Award for contributions
Delta Company, 2nd Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment; Ft. Benning, GA 2012-2013
Family Readiness Group Leader-Volunteer
Liaison between families of soldiers in training and Company Commander
Email and social media content creator, 1k+ audience
2013 - FRG Volunteer of the Year Award - Base Command
2014 - Shield of Sparta Award - National Infantry Association