Dedicated, organized, and hard-working art instructor and freelance artist with experience teaching children and adults across a variety of ages and skill levels. Skilled at planning lessons, guiding students step-by-step, and using multiple mediums to help learners improve their artistic abilities. Background includes office and data entry work in a tax and accounting setting, along with customer-facing front desk experience. CPR certified and experienced working with youth in structured learning environments, summer programs, and commissioned creative projects.

Shanice Sanderson

Dedicated, organized, and hard-working art instructor and freelance artist with experience teaching children and adults across a variety of ages and skill levels. Skilled at planning lessons, guiding students step-by-step, and using multiple mediums to help learners improve their artistic abilities. Background includes office and data entry work in a tax and accounting setting, along with customer-facing front desk experience. CPR certified and experienced working with youth in structured learning environments, summer programs, and commissioned creative projects.

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Dedicated, organized, and hard-working art instructor and freelance artist with experience teaching children and adults across a variety of ages and skill levels. Skilled at planning lessons, guiding students step-by-step, and using multiple mediums to help learners improve their artistic abilities.

Background includes office and data entry work in a tax and accounting setting, along with customer-facing front desk experience. CPR certified and experienced working with youth in structured learning environments, summer programs, and commissioned creative projects.

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Work Experience

Virtual/In-Person Personal Art Instructor
November 1, 2022 - Present
Continued providing personalized art instruction for children and adults, designing lessons around individual needs such as age, experience level, and learning method. Demonstrated processes step by step and taught techniques across pencil, paint, oil pastel, and colored pencil. Instruction offered according to student availability.
Art Instructor (Summer Art Camp) at Marie A. Wells Youth Arts Program
May 18, 2022 - Present
Developed lesson plans for students ages 5–15. Covered vocabulary and art terms, basic color theory, and the elements and principles of art, including study of specific art types and movements. Led individual and group art projects including drawing, painting, crafts, and 3-D art, guiding students step by step through each project.
Art Instructor at Marie A. Wells Youth Arts Program/ Summer Art Camp
May 18, 2022 - Present
Designed lesson plans for students ages 5–15 covering art vocabulary and terms, basic color theory, and the elements and principles of art. Delivered both individual and group projects including drawing, painting, crafts, and 3-D art, guiding students step-by-step and introducing students to specific art movements and concepts.
Art Instructor (Summer Art Camp / Youth Arts Program) at Marie A. Wells Youth Arts Program
May 18, 2022 - Present
Created lesson plans for students ages 5–15, incorporating vocabulary and art terms, basic color theory, and the elements and principles of art. Guided both individual and group projects spanning drawing, painting, crafts, and 3-D artwork. Supported learning through step-by-step instruction and hands-on demonstration.
Virtual/In-Person Personal Art Instructor
February 1, 2022 - May 31, 2022
Planned art projects and lessons for children and adults based on age, prior experience, interests, and preferred learning approach. Led students through projects step by step, including demonstrations and technique instruction using pencil, paint, oil pastel, and colored pencil.
Freelance Artist / Personal Instructor (Commission-based)
January 1, 2021 - Present
Created commission-based artwork including paintings, drawings, children’s book illustrations, and custom one-of-a-kind pieces. Also provided additional personal art instruction for children and adults when opportunities were available.
Virtual/In-Person Personal Art Instructor
November 1, 2020 - August 31, 2021
Planned art projects and lessons for children and adults (ages ranging approximately 5–14), tailoring activities to age, experience, interests, and learning style. Guided students through projects step by step, demonstrating techniques as needed, and teaching with multiple mediums including pencil, paint, oil pastels, and colored pencils. Worked both virtually and in-person based on student availability.
Freelance Artist / Personal Art Instructor
January 1, 2020 - Present
Accepted commission-based work including one-of-a-kind pieces and client requests such as paintings, drawings, and children’s book illustrations. Also provided personal art instruction for children and adults as ongoing opportunities matched to availability.
Temporary Data Entrant and Office Assistant at Reid’s Income Tax and Accounting Services
February 1, 2019 - April 30, 2019
Entered and organized client expenses into Excel spreadsheets. Scanned and made/renamed client digital files, then placed documents into their respective digital folders. Answered and transferred phone calls and supported front desk operations by greeting customers and answering basic questions.
Babysitter
December 1, 2018 - December 1, 2019
Provided childcare between 2018 and 2019 and again in 2022. Cared for children ages 7 and 12 by engaging them in games, helping with arts and crafts, and supporting puzzles and other activities.
Babysitter (Ages 7 and 12)
December 1, 2018 - December 1, 2019
Provided childcare and activities between scheduled jobs. Engaged children through games, art projects, and puzzles while supervising safely in-home.

Education

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at Boyd H. Anderson High School
June 1, 2017 - June 1, 2017
High School Diploma; International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at Boyd H. Anderson High School
June 1, 2017 - June 1, 2017
High School Diploma; International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at Boyd H. Anderson High School
June 1, 2017 - June 1, 2017

Qualifications

CPR Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 27, 2026
Level 1 Background Check
January 11, 2030 - July 27, 2026
Level 2 Background Check (Fingerprinting) - Began Process
January 11, 2030 - July 27, 2026
CPR
January 11, 2030 - July 27, 2026
Level 1 Background Check
January 11, 2030 - July 27, 2026
Level 2 Background Check (Fingerprinting) - Began Process
January 11, 2030 - July 27, 2026
CPR Certification
January 11, 2030 - July 27, 2026
Level 1 Background Check
January 11, 2030 - July 27, 2026
Level 2 Background Check (Fingerprinting) - Began Process
January 11, 2030 - July 27, 2026

Industry Experience

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