A passionate art educator, comic artist and voice actress based in the United States. I love guiding K-8 students through the fundamentals of art using a wide range of media and techniques to cultivate creativity, precision, and confidence. In addition to teaching, I travel, illustrate and voice act on the side. Currently finishing a children's book and starting a webcomic in Sydney. I enjoy helping with background art and 2 Dimensional side projects.…

Annika K.

A passionate art educator, comic artist and voice actress based in the United States. I love guiding K-8 students through the fundamentals of art using a wide range of media and techniques to cultivate creativity, precision, and confidence. In addition to teaching, I travel, illustrate and voice act on the side. Currently finishing a children's book and starting a webcomic in Sydney. I enjoy helping with background art and 2 Dimensional side projects.…

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A passionate art educator, comic artist and voice actress based in the United States. I love guiding K-8 students through the fundamentals of art using a wide range of media and techniques to cultivate creativity, precision, and confidence.

In addition to teaching, I travel, illustrate and voice act on the side. Currently finishing a children’s book and starting a webcomic in Sydney. I enjoy helping with background art and 2 Dimensional side projects.

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Language

English
Fluent
Malay
Beginner

Work Experience

Art Teacher (K-8) at Tysons Art and Learning Center
June 1, 2023 - Present
Instruct and educate children in the fundamentals of art (tone, shading, composition, form, perspective) using mediums including acrylics, charcoal, watercolor, pen & ink, oil pastels, color pencil, cut paper, clay, and nature. Plan lessons and manage time for 9AM-3PM classes. Deliver two fully completed projects per day plus a miniature craft if time allows. Classes are organized by age groups (5-6, 7-9, 10-13). Taught all age ranges; facilitate and teach workshops for external companies; conduct two-hour after-school evening & Saturday classes to develop technical skills and creativity. Communicate with parents, assistants, and students to assess skillsets and improve creativity, precision, and fine motor skills.
Subject Tutor (Years 5-8) at Private Tutoring (Fairfax/DC Area)
June 1, 2021 - Present
Tutor basic English & Science along with curated Art projects privately. Emphasize creativity and outside-the-box thinking. Small tutoring groups (max 3 students); travel to family locations for sessions on special occasions. First-Aid Certified.
Assistant Art Education Director at ART Factory
May 7, 2019 - Present
Week-long internship: Developed visual & informational advertisements for workshops and events; Prepped and instructed creative workshops for all ages and hosted events including acrylic painting, HB pencil drawing, and silk scarf dyeing. Set up display cases and maintained art gallery along with front desk and nonprofit management.

Education

PLT Prof. Dev Training, K-8 at Henricus Park VA
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2025
Certification: Aquatic & Environmental K-8 Guide (Ephemeral Art) at Henricus Park VA
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2025
Associates in Fine Arts, Visual Arts Degree at Northern Virginia College
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2022
Advanced Studies Diploma at Charles J. Colgan Senior High School
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2019

Qualifications

First-Aid Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 3, 2025
PLT Prof. Dev Training, K-8
January 11, 2030 - December 3, 2025
Aquatic & Environmental K-8 Guide (Ephemeral Art) Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services
    paper Muni's Moon (Islamic Children's Book)

    Children’s Book Illustration Jan 2025- Current
    Working in tandem with writer (Tauheeda Yasin Ph.D.) to publish an interactive Islamic children’s book about moonsighting and the typical tasks leading up to Ramadan. The book is titled “Muni’s Moon” and it is set to be published under Motion Picture Books online in the coming months.