Experience Summary
I have worked in art and graphic design professionally for the past 6 years, however I have been freelancing and creating art for myself since 1998. I previously worked for the Hayward Area Historical Society, which included assisting in design for exhibits as well as some teaching to visiting school groups. I have also been asked to teach small groups of children about art, or help with general homework on numerous occasions.
Teaching Style
I work best one-on-one or in small groups, I can adjust my style to what a person needs after speaking with them for a while and understanding how they learn. I've found the best way to teach someone a new way of looking at something is to understand how they currently perceive it.
My Hobbies
I love to create, I'm very lucky because the tools for creation rarely hinder me. If I have the idea, I can make the tools fit my purpose, i.e. if I have a flyer design, I can draw it, paint it, write and code it for a website, carve it, sculpt it, etc. My style tends to be the same across my mediums, although I can work in more than one style. Aside from art, I love puzzles and games, anything designed to stretch the brain is fun to me.
Other Comments
CONTACT through my art portfolio: https://magdaartportfolio.wordpress.com/contact-2 and to check out some of my work
| Drawing |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I've been drawing for 25+ years |
| Journalism |
Proficiency: Expert
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| My Bachelors has a focus on broadcast journalism, but I also spent a few semesters on the college newspaper and I have a lot of experience with the hard and soft skills of journalism |
| Painting |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I've been painting for 16+ years |
| Reading |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I've loved reading since before kindergarten, I also enjoy reading dramatically |
| Speaking |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have been a guest speaker at some conventions, and often do presentations for my company to the public. I know what makes a dynamic speech. |