Creative Arts Tutor

Catie J.

I am currently enrolled in a college to obtain my associates in art and participate in the Alternate Route Teaching Program, after earning my BA in Anglo-American Literature and Creative Writing from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

I work well with children, and I am an extremely organized, innovative and creative young woman who is knowledgeable about many different things. I enjoy being helpful, giving out smilies and being a positive role model or mentor.

I am a freelance visual artist who is mostly self taught. I love doing crafts and all kinds of art! I work as an Art Teacher for All Children’s Art Center. I create my own curriculum covering different painting techniques, famous artists and media types - broken up with crafts and a group project each week. I work many hours a week at home preparing for my class and tailoring projects to their interests while also challenging them to grow as artists and as people. In addition, I worked at a summer camp for 4 summers, facilitating trips, keeping campers safe and happy, building their self esteem and encouraging positivity and camaraderie among them. I love working with children. I was also a babysitter for many years.

I try and foster a love of learning and an insatiable curiosity for the world around us. I believe it is extremely important to show students how to make their own inner lights shine!