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Amber Adams

Amber Adams

Pakuranga,Auckland

Summary

Dynamic Senior Art Tutor at Uxbridge Creative Centre, adept at fostering creativity and artistic expression in students. Leveraging strong communication and advanced painting skills, I successfully organized engaging programs and exhibitions, enhancing student engagement and promoting art's impact on community spaces. Committed to individualized instruction and collaborative learning strategies.

Overview

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Work History

Senior Art Tutor

Uxbridge Creative Centre
- Current

Conducted art tutoring for children aged five to seventeen from various schools. Facilitated adult classes and sip-and-paint nights to enhance creativity. Organized holiday programs for children to encourage artistic expression. Utilized diverse materials and techniques to improve layout and composition in artworks. Assisted individuals in creating unique, original pieces of art. Streamlined studio organization and stationary setup to foster an efficient workspace.

Director

Amber Brook Design Ltd
- Current

Executed commission and exhibition projects, showcasing artistic talent across diverse venues.

Delivered professional art instruction to children and adults, enhancing creativity and skill development.

Designed landscapes for various projects, integrating aesthetics with functionality.

Collaborated on creative schools project to promote artistic engagement in educational settings.

Creative in Schools

Cockle Bay Primary

Facilitated art education for years 4, 5, and 6, fostering creative expression through various projects.

Collaboratively designed murals to enhance school grounds, reflecting learned concepts and techniques.

Explored color application and artistic techniques with individual classes to develop skills.

Utilized diverse materials, emphasizing recycled products, to promote sustainability in art.

Created original artworks that embody environmental awareness and cultural significance of whenua.

Encouraged students to express creativity while learning about art's impact on community spaces.

Creative in Schools

Sunnyhills Primary School

Collaborated with Year 3, 4, and 5 students to enhance artistic skills and historical knowledge. Employed diverse materials to teach layout, composition, and color application techniques. Facilitated creation of individual artwork pieces and collaborative murals. Guided students in constructing bird boxes and repurposing old boats for art projects.

Creative Consultant

Bucklands Beach Primary

Collaborating with year 1, 2, and 3 on project to create inspiring artwork using diverse materials and techniques and teaching history behind artwork

Creative in School

Cockle Bay Primary

Developed vibrant artwork using diverse materials and advanced techniques during years two, three, and four. Transformed recycled materials, including CDs and old records, into engaging installations across school grounds. Collaborated with staff to create murals that enhanced the school environment. Utilized old fence posts to craft unique pieces, fostering creativity within an open space.

Lighting Consultant

ECC Lighting

Sales representative . Lighting plan designer. Site visit consultant. Visual merchandising

2nd Assistant Manager

LightingDirect


Sales representative . Lighting plan designer and site visit consultant. Visual merchandising

Education

GED - Interior Design

Manukau Institute of Technology
Auckland

Skills

  • Strong communication skills
  • Student assessment techniques
  • Visual storytelling
  • Adaptive teaching styles
  • Color theory mastery
  • Project-based learning
  • Professional networking
  • Portfolio development
  • Effective teaching methods
  • Art history
  • Art therapy techniques
  • Traditional art mediums
  • Contemporary art trends
  • Expert drawing techniques
  • Collaborative learning strategies
  • Critique and feedback
  • Exhibition preparation
  • Advanced painting skills
  • Multimedia art techniques
  • Classroom management
  • Acrylic painting
  • Motivational
  • Lesson planning
  • Student mentoring
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Course development
  • Progress reporting
  • Individualized instruction
  • Charcoal and oil painting
  • Oil painting
  • Art technique
  • Color theory
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Multitasking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Creative problem solving
  • Decision-making
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Student engagement
  • Self motivation
  • Professionalism
  • Student motivation

Certification

Diploma in interior design

School certificate

Personal Information

Work History

2001, 1997, 2003, 2001, 2022, 2022, 2023, 2023, 2023, 2023, 2023, 2023, 2003, 2010

Timeline

Senior Art Tutor

Uxbridge Creative Centre
- Current

Director

Amber Brook Design Ltd
- Current

Creative in Schools

Cockle Bay Primary

Creative in Schools

Sunnyhills Primary School

Creative Consultant

Bucklands Beach Primary

Creative in School

Cockle Bay Primary

Lighting Consultant

ECC Lighting

2nd Assistant Manager

LightingDirect

GED - Interior Design

Manukau Institute of Technology
Amber Adams