Visual artist and educator with a strong foundation in character design, prop design, and visual storytelling across animation and illustration. Skilled with industry tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, and Procreate, with an eye for consistency, detail, and thoughtful creative problem-solving. Experience teaching art at a charter school, producing yearbook art direction and full design, and freelancing as an illustrator for client-driven projects. Collaborative and classroom-focused, with leadership that supports creative development from concept through completion, plus professional experience creating community visuals like bulletin boards, flyers, and mural artwork.

Alyssa Stewart

Visual artist and educator with a strong foundation in character design, prop design, and visual storytelling across animation and illustration. Skilled with industry tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, and Procreate, with an eye for consistency, detail, and thoughtful creative problem-solving. Experience teaching art at a charter school, producing yearbook art direction and full design, and freelancing as an illustrator for client-driven projects. Collaborative and classroom-focused, with leadership that supports creative development from concept through completion, plus professional experience creating community visuals like bulletin boards, flyers, and mural artwork.

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Visual artist and educator with a strong foundation in character design, prop design, and visual storytelling across animation and illustration. Skilled with industry tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, and Procreate, with an eye for consistency, detail, and thoughtful creative problem-solving.

Experience teaching art at a charter school, producing yearbook art direction and full design, and freelancing as an illustrator for client-driven projects. Collaborative and classroom-focused, with leadership that supports creative development from concept through completion, plus professional experience creating community visuals like bulletin boards, flyers, and mural artwork.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Supervising Art Artist at Artist Greenhouse Community Mural
June 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Supervised mural art work as part of a community mural project.
Team Lead at Lake Worth Street Art Festival
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Served as Team Lead for a street art festival.
Art/Yearbook Teacher at Somerset Academy Charter School
January 1, 2021 - Present
Creates daily lesson and unit plans and demonstrates visual techniques using a variety of media. Adapts instruction to meet diverse student needs and fosters a safe, inclusive, visually inspiring classroom environment. Collaborates with colleagues to support student growth. Leads art direction and full design production for the annual school yearbook, managing design consistency and production details.
Resident Assistant at University of Central Florida
May 1, 2019 - July 1, 2020
Assisted residents with conflict mediation and general issues, responded to incidents, and facilitated community events. Created bulletin boards, flyers, and decorations for residence halls. Enforced university and community rules to maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for residents.
Freelance Illustrator at Pembroke Pines
December 1, 2018 - Present
Produces completed, polished illustrations aligned to client needs. Manages multiple projects while meeting deadlines and communicates effectively with clients via email, in-person, and phone.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts and Emerging Media Management) at University of Central Florida
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2020
Educator Certification at Doral Oral College
August 1, 2024 - August 15, 2026
B.A. (Minors: Digital Media and Cinema Studies) at University of Central Florida
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2020

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization