MICHAEL CHEWNING
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EDUCATION:
Master’s of Art in Teaching, May 2010
Memphis College of Art – Memphis, Tennessee
Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Illustration, May 2005
Memphis College of Art – Memphis, Tennessee
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Memphis City Schools: Memphis, Tennessee; August 2008 – Current
Visual Art Teacher
Currently teach students grades Pre Kindergarten to Fifth the fundamentals of art-making through a strict curriculum. Coordinate student arts activities on a monthly basis. Regularly assist classroom teachers in ways to incorporate arts in their lessons.
Byrd Window Cleaning: Memphis, Tennessee; February 2007 – August 2008
Window Washer
Washed windows for various clients in the Tri-State region. Managed monetary collections and reported to CEO of the company on a daily basis. Solicited new clients and gathered information of new ways of expanding the company.
New Breed
Order Processor
Managed outgoing packages for shipping to various customers around the nation. Helped daily in facility upkeep and stocking of products.
ART EXHIBITS
*Bottom Feeders Art Auction: February 2013; Memphis, Tennessee
*Allie Cats Gallery Opening Reception: June 2012; Memphis, Tennessee
*Art Educator’s Exhibition: May 2011; Memphis, Tennessee
AWARDS:
Portfolio Merit Scholarship, 2001-2005 (Memphis College of Art)
SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES:
* Microsoft Word, Mac applications, Videography
* Aspiring musician with 12 years of experience
* Tennessee Education Association (TEA) Member
* Memphis Education Association (MEA) Member
* Volunteer with the Big Brothers Big Sisters program
* Tutor
REFERENCES Available upon request