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I am a visual artist and art teacher with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Asheville. I currently teach Art and Music to K-6th grade at Academir Preparatory Academy of Champions Gate and am certified to teach Art K-12 in Florida; I have also applied to add certifications in Science, English, and Social Science as well as Humanities K-12. I am pursuing a Master’s in Teaching Art Education at the University of Central Florida and continue to grow my practice and pedagogy.…I am a visual artist and art teacher with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Asheville. I currently teach Art and Music to K-6th grade at Academir Preparatory Academy of Champions Gate and am certified to teach Art K-12 in Florida; I have also applied to add certifications in Science, English, and Social Science as well as Humanities K-12. I am pursuing a Master’s in Teaching Art Education at the University of Central Florida and continue to grow my practice and pedagogy.

Melissa Porter Davenport

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I am a visual artist and art teacher with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Asheville. I currently teach Art and Music to K-6th grade at Academir Preparatory Academy of Champions Gate and am certified to teach Art K-12 in Florida; I have also applied to add certifications in Science, English, and Social Science as well as Humanities K-12. I am pursuing a Master’s in Teaching Art Education at the University of Central Florida and continue to grow my practice and pedagogy.…I am a visual artist and art teacher with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Asheville. I currently teach Art and Music to K-6th grade at Academir Preparatory Academy of Champions Gate and am certified to teach Art K-12 in Florida; I have also applied to add certifications in Science, English, and Social Science as well as Humanities K-12. I am pursuing a Master’s in Teaching Art Education at the University of Central Florida and continue to grow my practice and pedagogy.

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I am a visual artist and art teacher with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Asheville. I currently teach Art and Music to K-6th grade at Academir Preparatory Academy of Champions Gate and am certified to teach Art K-12 in Florida; I have also applied to add certifications in Science, English, and Social Science as well as Humanities K-12. I am pursuing a Master’s in Teaching Art Education at the University of Central Florida and continue to grow my practice and pedagogy.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Charcoal Illustration

Intermediate

Watercolour Illustration

Intermediate

Work Experience

Art and Music Teacher at Academir Preparatory Academy of Champions Gate

August 1, 2024 - Present

Teaches Art and Music to K-6th grade.

Administrator and Instructor at Porter Home School

September 1, 2014 - Present

Administrates an academic program for two children, develops curriculum across multiple subjects, and leads instruction, organization, and program management for homeschooling.

Teacher (STEAM) at Imagine Kissimmee Charter Academy

May 1, 2024 - September 9, 2025

Teaches STEAM to 5th-8th graders; leads hands-on projects integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math; focuses on critical thinking and collaboration.

Electrical Apprentice at Workrise (DKD)

May 1, 2022 - September 9, 2025

Large-scale solar project; apprenticed with a licensed journeyman on Inverter Auxiliary Rack Terminations; assisted with LBD/Combiner boxes and meteorological stations maintenance.

Day Porter at Redefine Facility Cleaning

March 1, 2020 - September 9, 2025

Cleaning and sanitizing classrooms and common areas; security and nightly checks; maintained sanitation standards.

Art Instructor at Sandy Mush Community Center

February 1, 2020 - September 9, 2025

Hosted Literature and Line art program for ages 5-13; combined visual arts instruction with reading and discussions.

Room Attendant/Assistant Decor at Crystal Ballroom (Altamonte Events, LLC)

December 1, 2017 - September 9, 2025

Event setup, decor, service, and post-event cleanup; client coordination and high standards for event presentation.