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Creative Tutor Specializing in Art, Film, and Writing
Dea J.

4.9 (38 ratings)

108 hours tutoring

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Hello, my name is Dea and I am interested in helping you in your next creative endeavor. I'm great to work with if you have creative projects or school/work/personal projects that involve art, film, or writing. I have worked as a tutor covering writing, film, video production, film editing, basic 2D animation, photography and photo editing.

I am an interdisciplinary artist and writer. I worked as a tutor for The Art Institute of Houston covering subjects like film and graphic design. I've...

Hello, my name is Dea and I am interested in helping you in your next creative endeavor. I'm great to work with if you have creative projects or school/work/personal projects that involve art, film, or writing. I have worked as a tutor covering writing, film, video production, film editing, basic 2D animation, photography and photo editing.

I am an interdisciplinary artist and writer. I worked as a tutor for The Art Institute of Houston covering subjects like film and graphic design. I've also worked in New York (for example, when I worked for the New York Film Academy during their summer program teaching kids about film production and storytelling). I now reside in the Los Angeles area.

I love working with people of all ages and backgrounds. I'm frequently complimented on my sunny disposition and friendly, upbeat attitude. I am patient, open-minded, and most of all, creative. Feel free to contact me with any questions if you think I can help with a subject I haven't listed. I look forward to hearing from you!

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Education

The Art Institute of Houston
Film
Fuller Theological Seminary
Masters

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Approved Subjects

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop

Photoshop topics I can help with: the Photoshop Workspace, How to use layers and masks, the Tools menu, How to adjust your image using Levels and Curves, How to manipulate the color of an image, How to add interesting text to an image, Composition, The various save and print methods Photoshop offers, Keyboard shortcuts.
Art Theory

Art Theory

I have dual Masters degrees, both with an emphasis in Theology & the Arts. I can help with the formulation of philosophical, theoretical, and spiritual aspects of art, whether for theory or practical application.
English

English

Some of the English topics that I can help with include: -Language: Spelling, Pronunciations, Definitions, Vocabulary -Sentence Structure -Writing -Logic -Research -Literature Comprehension
Film

Film

Film is an exciting passion of mine! I write and direct all of my own projects. I am currently preparing to direct a ten minute short film based on a script that I wrote. We have a great production company behind the film and we've also gotten sponsorship from a non-profit organization. I have a BFA in Digital Filmmaking and I've also worked as a tutor teaching students both digital film and film. Here are some of the topics I can help with: Writing -Story telling techniques -Script formatting Pre-Production -Producing -Project Management Production -Crew positions and explanations -Actual production -Directing Post-Production -Editing -Sound -Color grading/timing I'm looking forward to assisting you with your next film project!
Literature

Literature

I have read all of the greats from 1984 to several of Jane Austen's books. If you are writing a descriptive paper on these novels, I can help you with research and structure. If you are focusing on interpretation of the novels, I can help you create a cohesive paper that highlights specific elements from each book.
Painting

Painting

I often paint using watercolor and oil paints, though I do occasionally work with acrylics. My work is normally abstract, but I can also assist in portraiture techniques. I have exhibited paintings in several galleries and shows in New York City and Los Angeles. We can cover the basics of painting, focus on developing your unique style, or even talk about how to boost your art career.
Photography

Photography

I am what the industry refers to as a people photographer. I primarily photograph portraits- in studio settings, outdoor settings and natural environments. I have photographed locally, nationally and internationally. I typically work with DSLR's, though I have also worked with old school film cameras. I tend to use Canons though I also love Nikon's line of digital cameras. Additionally, photo editing is a critical element in my work. Photoshop allows me to manipulate ordinary photographs into works of art. I can teach you photography basics, help develop your photographic and artistic eye, and teach you how to edit your photographs professionally. Photography is a major passion of mine and I'm looking forward to sharing my knowledge about it!
Reading

Reading

Reading topics that I can assist with: -Word Recognition -Spelling -Pronunciation -Antonyms, Synonyms -Alphabetical Order -Punctuation -Consonants -Vowels -Irregular Vowels
Video Production

Video Production

I have a BFA in Digital Filmmaking & Video Production. I have worked on several short films and well as short commercial videos. I am familiar with a number of digital cameras from all of the major video lines. Here are some of the topics I can help with: Camera: -Digital Cameras -Composition -Camera Movement -Etc. Lighting: -3 point lighting -Silhouetting -Soft vs. Harsh Lighting -Etc. Sound: -Basic boom mic sound and how to connect it to your camera or recording device -Lavalier mics And much more! Just ask for a particular sector of Video Production and I'm sure I can assist you.
Writing

Writing

I have worked as a tutor and teacher for all ages, and as a teaching assistant for graduate-level courses. I am great to work with if you need someone to edit or proofread your school papers. I am also a creative writer who understands how to create dynamic story arcs and how to craft compelling characters. I can help you generate colorful story ideas while also helping you with the technical aspects of your writing.
Microsoft PowerPoint
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Excelllent!

All my questions were answered with patience and knowledge. I recommend her to lead you through the learning maze that we all experience. Many thanks, Robin

Robin, 1 lesson with Dea

Dea Makes Video Editing Easy to Understand

Dea is a patient and knowledgeable instructor who explains Premiere Pro in a way that’s easy to follow. She took the time to answer my questions and made sure I understood each step before moving on. I feel much more confident using the program thanks to her guidance.

Tanesha, 1 lesson with Dea

Very knowledgeable and very creative

I found Dea to be an excellent listener and very willing to share her vast knowledge with practical advice and outside the box suggestions; very supportive while challenging.

Patrick, 1 lesson with Dea

Very knowledgeable

Dea did a terrific job of explaining editing concepts to me as a beginner. I appreciate the helpful tips she provided. Dea made the task of editing seem much less cumbersome.

Yolanda, 1 lesson with Dea

Book

Dea is very patient, sweet and kind. Video editing applications seemed so overwhelming it hindered me from even doing any video editing but after just one session I believe I can began editing. 10/10 will recommend.

Tamisha, 1 lesson with Dea

super cool

Super friendly very easy to work with, explains everything so you actually understand it and does not just fly through. Highly recommend

Philip, 1 lesson with Dea

Highly Skilled in Social Media

Dea helped me to schedule my first livestream on my new YouTube channel. She is highly knowledgeable about social media, and my channel would not have the professional appearance that it does without her!

Lolita, 3 lessons with Dea

Excellent Tutor

Dea is an excellent tutor. She is very personable, intelligent, and accommodating. I highly recommend her. Thank you

Merlina, 3 lessons with Dea
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