About Me
Welcome! My name is Ms. Jarr. I am a Chicago based artist and art educator. I received my Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in Studio Art in December 2019, and my Teaching license in Art K-12 in May 2022 from Northeastern Illinois University. While my emphasis was Drawing, I also minored in Interactive Design and Art History. I also enjoy working with other media such as Graphic Design, Photography, and Polymer clay. This website is dedicated to my art lessons and teaching philosophies. My goal is to create a positive environment that my students can feel comfortable to express their imaginations, build their art skills, and incorporate their interests in my lessons.
MY STRENGTHS
Ambition
I'm passionate about what I do, and never do things half-heartedly.
Collaborative
I believe if we work together we can achieve great things.
Creative
I believe there are many ways to approach
a situation. Creativity helps build critical thinking and problem solving skills.
MY EXPERIENCE
Palmer School, Chicago, IL 2022- Present
SECA
• Collaborating with teacher and other SECAs in a kindergarten Cluster room to find ways to best support students' needs
•Leading in art projects to help build fine motor skills
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL 2020-Present
Community Education Instructor
• Worked as instructor for Art classes for NEIU's Office of Community and Professional Education (CAPE), which offers non-credit classes, workshops and summer programs
• Created art project ideas, assessed required materials, created worksheets, guides, and lesson plans geared towards children 8 years of age to adult for in-person and Zoom classes
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL 2019- 2021
Gallery Attendant
• Co-webmaster and creator of NEIU Art + Design Community website• Worked on gallery administration projects
• Handled opening and closing of the gallery, financial aspects and inventory of art sales
• Assisted visitors with any questions or concerns in person and on the telephone
Palmer School, Chicago, IL 2021- 2022
Art Instructor, FORGE After School Program
• Worked as an online instructor for after school drawing classes for kindergarten through 5th grade students
EDUCATION
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL 2020-2022
• Teacher Licensure Program for Art K-12
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL 2015-2019
• Bachelor of Arts in Art (Studio Concentration), Emphasis in Drawing
• GPA 4.0
• Minors: Interaction Design and Art History
AWARDS
Summa Cum Laude Academic Honors 2019
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL
Art Merit Scholarship 2019
Issued by Northeastern Illinois University Art Department, Chicago, IL
ChicagoCHEC Women in Science Conference Art Contest Award 2019
Issued by ChicagoCHEC
3rd place award
ChicagoCHEC Women in Science Conference Art Contest Award 2018
Issued by ChicagoCHEC
1st Place award
Artwork in Publication
NEIU SEEDS Literary & Visual Arts Journal Spring 2021 Edition (p. 151-153)
NEIU SEEDS Literary & Visual Arts Journal Spring 2020 Edition (p. 391-393)
NEIU SEEDS Literary & Visual Arts Journal Spring 2019 Edition (p. 298 - 301, 351)
NEIU SEEDS Literary & Visual Arts Journal Spring 2018 Edition (p. 32, 54, 66)
A BIT OF MY WORK
Leadership and Volunteer Activities
NEIU Artists and Designers Association 2017-Present
Vice President, 2021- 2022
• Held meetings and opportunities for members to work on club tasks and exhibition
Lake Geneva Youth Camp, Lake Geneva, WI 2017
Handcraft Assistant
• Led campers through their craft activities
Lake Geneva Youth Camp, Lake Geneva, WI 2015
Camp Counselor
• Responsible for campers’ well-being and activity assistance
