I am currently the Digital Media/Graphic Design adjunct teacher at the high school campus of Arkansas Arts Academy, managing the new Mac lab and instructing the Digital Media pathway. I provide students with career pathways during high school, helping them gain practical experience for their future education. Previously, I worked as a visual arts and graphic design teacher in Hamilton County School District, Boyd Buchanan School, and took temporary roles covering other art instructional needs. I also have experience with various graphic design tasks ranging from brand creation to event flyers and posters. Over the years, I have developed strong skills using tools like After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, and refined my communication and organization abilities. I enjoy embracing the challenges that each graphic design project presents and continue to offer my skills whenever opportunities arise.

Nikki Cook

I am currently the Digital Media/Graphic Design adjunct teacher at the high school campus of Arkansas Arts Academy, managing the new Mac lab and instructing the Digital Media pathway. I provide students with career pathways during high school, helping them gain practical experience for their future education. Previously, I worked as a visual arts and graphic design teacher in Hamilton County School District, Boyd Buchanan School, and took temporary roles covering other art instructional needs. I also have experience with various graphic design tasks ranging from brand creation to event flyers and posters. Over the years, I have developed strong skills using tools like After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, and refined my communication and organization abilities. I enjoy embracing the challenges that each graphic design project presents and continue to offer my skills whenever opportunities arise.

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I am currently the Digital Media/Graphic Design adjunct teacher at the high school campus of Arkansas Arts Academy, managing the new Mac lab and instructing the Digital Media pathway. I provide students with career pathways during high school, helping them gain practical experience for their future education. Previously, I worked as a visual arts and graphic design teacher in Hamilton County School District, Boyd Buchanan School, and took temporary roles covering other art instructional needs. I also have experience with various graphic design tasks ranging from brand creation to event flyers and posters.

Over the years, I have developed strong skills using tools like After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, and refined my communication and organization abilities. I enjoy embracing the challenges that each graphic design project presents and continue to offer my skills whenever opportunities arise.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Digital Media / Graphic Design Teacher at Arkansas Arts Academy
January 1, 2021 - Present
Serve as adjunct teacher managing the high school Mac lab and instructing the Digital Media career pathway, enabling students to explore career options and gain practical experience for post-secondary education.
Visual Arts and HS Graphic Design Teacher at Hamilton County School District
December 31, 2020 - August 21, 2025
Taught middle and high school visual arts and introduced graphic design as part of the Future Ready program. This program prepares students for professional roles through college preparatory and trade school classes.
Middle School Visual Arts Teacher at Boyd Buchanan School
December 31, 2017 - August 21, 2025
Taught 6th to 8th grade visual arts focusing on various mediums, art history, aesthetics, and art criticism. Also acted as temporary elementary art teacher during maternity leave of primary instructor.

Education

Graphic Design at Harding University
December 13, 2013
Masters of Teaching in Art at Harding University
May 9, 2014
Masters of Art in Teaching at Harding University
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025
Bachelor of Graphic Design at Harding University
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025

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Industry Experience

Education, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Other, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services