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I have a love and passion for the arts as a Detroit native. My background in animation and live action filmmaking allows me to collaborate well with others, provide aid as a former production assistant, and lead a team using my great time management skills. My creativity allows me to be flexible, disciplined, and patient. I graduated with honors from Rhode Island School of Design, and received my BFA in Film/Animation/Video with a concentration in Literary Arts + Studies. I plan to bring creative and diverse ideas, and put forth a collaborative effort to get through any obstacles I or anyone else may face. I will also bring my bubbly personality to allow myself and others to have as much fun during this experience as possible.…I have a love and passion for the arts as a Detroit native. My background in animation and live action filmmaking allows me to collaborate well with others, provide aid as a former production assistant, and lead a team using my great time management skills. My creativity allows me to be flexible, disciplined, and patient. I graduated with honors from Rhode Island School of Design, and received my BFA in Film/Animation/Video with a concentration in Literary Arts + Studies. I plan to bring creative and diverse ideas, and put forth a collaborative effort to get through any obstacles I or anyone else may face. I will also bring my bubbly personality to allow myself and others to have as much fun during this experience as possible.

Tamia Jackson

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I have a love and passion for the arts as a Detroit native. My background in animation and live action filmmaking allows me to collaborate well with others, provide aid as a former production assistant, and lead a team using my great time management skills. My creativity allows me to be flexible, disciplined, and patient. I graduated with honors from Rhode Island School of Design, and received my BFA in Film/Animation/Video with a concentration in Literary Arts + Studies. I plan to bring creative and diverse ideas, and put forth a collaborative effort to get through any obstacles I or anyone else may face. I will also bring my bubbly personality to allow myself and others to have as much fun during this experience as possible.…I have a love and passion for the arts as a Detroit native. My background in animation and live action filmmaking allows me to collaborate well with others, provide aid as a former production assistant, and lead a team using my great time management skills. My creativity allows me to be flexible, disciplined, and patient. I graduated with honors from Rhode Island School of Design, and received my BFA in Film/Animation/Video with a concentration in Literary Arts + Studies. I plan to bring creative and diverse ideas, and put forth a collaborative effort to get through any obstacles I or anyone else may face. I will also bring my bubbly personality to allow myself and others to have as much fun during this experience as possible.

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I have a love and passion for the arts as a Detroit native. My background in animation and live action filmmaking allows me to collaborate well with others, provide aid as a former production assistant, and lead a team using my great time management skills. My creativity allows me to be flexible, disciplined, and patient. I graduated with honors from Rhode Island School of Design, and received my BFA in Film/Animation/Video with a concentration in Literary Arts + Studies.
I plan to bring creative and diverse ideas, and put forth a collaborative effort to get through any obstacles I or anyone else may face. I will also bring my bubbly personality to allow myself and others to have as much fun during this experience as possible.

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Work Experience

Art Teacher at David Ellis Academy West

August 1, 2025 - Present

Managed and led classroom instruction while creating detailed lesson plans; developed fun and engaging art projects for Pre-K through 6th grade students.

Preschool Associate Teacher at David Ellis Academy West

August 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025

Supported the educational, emotional, and physical development of 3–5 year-old children. Assisted with creating and leading lesson plans and classroom activities.

Preschool Associate Teacher at Kristy's Development Center

January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023

Aided in the educational, emotional, and physical development of 3–5 year-old children. Created and led a diverse set of lesson plans.

Preschool Associate Teacher at Kristy’s Development Center, Detroit, MI

January 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023

Aided in the educational, emotional, and physical development of 3–5 year-old children; created and led a diverse set of lesson plans.

Remote Intern (Healthy Roots Dolls) at Healthy Roots Dolls

June 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021

Creative Intern (Remote) at Healthy Roots Dolls (via A Host of People Creative / internship)

June 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021

Edited and created social media video content; directed and animated youth poetry performances related to racial justice; produced animated GIFs and assets for YouTube/Instagram posts; created a puppet tool animation in After Effects; designed printable coloring pages and sticker packs for illustration deliverables.

Freelance Animator/Illustrator

January 1, 2021 - Present

Directed, animated, and edited long-form and short-form promotional, social, live, and political/personal content for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. Used Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, and CapCut. Animated motion graphics, created GIFs, and illustrated comic series. Worked with clients including Detroit Youth Choir, Harvard Medical School DICP, FAVOR, Sankofa, Get LIT, Archwell, Shewolf Films, Rhode Island School of Design, and others; created puppet/tool animation workflows using After Effects and produced printable coloring pages and sticker packs.

Freelance Animator / Illustrator

January 1, 2021 - Present

Directed, animated, and edited long- and short-form promotional, social, live, and political/personal content for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram using Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro, and CapCut. Animated motion graphics and illustrated comic series. Clients include Detroit Youth Choir, Creative Reaction Lab (CRXLB), Harvard Medical School DICP, FAVOR, Sankofa, Get LIT, Archwell, Shewolf Films, Rhode Island School of Design, A Host of People Creative International Health Roots Dolls, and remote work.

Freelance Animator/Illustrator at FAVOR Design + Communications

June 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020

Edited YouTube and short-form video and photo content for social media. Coordinated two interns for a summer internship project. Directed and animated poems performed by youth poets of color about racial justice. Created animated GIFs and assets for YouTube/Instagram social media posts. Built a puppet/tool animation in After Effects and created printable coloring pages and sticker pack illustrations.

Freelance Editor / Animator (FAVOR Design + Communications) at FAVOR Design + Communications

June 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Edited YouTube and short-form video and photo content for social media; coordinated two interns for a summer internship project; directed and animated poems performed by youth poets of color about racial justice; created animated GIFs and social media assets; built a puppet tool animation in After Effects for a video series; created printable coloring pages and sticker packs.