I am a visual artist and educator with a long-standing passion for teaching and creating. Over the years I have taught art across K-12 and worked in photography and printmaking, always exploring hands-on approaches and mixed media. Currently based in St. Augustine, FL, I am seeking opportunities in teaching or visual art creation, including studio work, community projects, and collaborative ventures. I value mentorship, creative collaboration, and helping students develop technical skills and personal expression.

Rebecca O. Deaux

I am a visual artist and educator with a long-standing passion for teaching and creating. Over the years I have taught art across K-12 and worked in photography and printmaking, always exploring hands-on approaches and mixed media. Currently based in St. Augustine, FL, I am seeking opportunities in teaching or visual art creation, including studio work, community projects, and collaborative ventures. I value mentorship, creative collaboration, and helping students develop technical skills and personal expression.

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I am a visual artist and educator with a long-standing passion for teaching and creating. Over the years I have taught art across K-12 and worked in photography and printmaking, always exploring hands-on approaches and mixed media.

Currently based in St. Augustine, FL, I am seeking opportunities in teaching or visual art creation, including studio work, community projects, and collaborative ventures. I value mentorship, creative collaboration, and helping students develop technical skills and personal expression.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Work Experience

Art Teacher - K-8th Grades at St. Agnes Academy/St. Dominic School
December 31, 2003 - July 22, 2025
Taught art to students from kindergarten through 8th grade, developing age-appropriate art curriculum and fostering creativity in young learners within the Memphis community.
Art Teacher - 9-12 Grades at St. Agnes Academy
June 30, 2004 - July 22, 2025
Instructed high school students in visual arts, enhancing their skills in various art techniques and supporting their artistic development.
Art Teacher/Dark Room Photography Instructor - 9-12 Grades at Lausanne Collegiate School
December 31, 2006 - July 22, 2025
Educated high school students in art and dark room photography, integrating technical photography skills with creative art projects.
Dark Room Photography Instructor at Flagler College
June 30, 2006 - July 22, 2025
Taught dark room photography techniques to college students, combining technical instruction with artistic expression in photography.
Freelance Artist
January 1, 2006 - Present
Created and developed artwork across various media including painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, and jewelry making, working independently on artistic projects.
Art Teacher - K-8th Grades at St. Agnes Academy/St. Dominic School
December 31, 2003 - August 4, 2025
Taught visual arts to K-8th grade students, fostering creativity and foundational art skills.
Art Teacher - 9-12 Grades at St. Agnes Academy
June 1, 2004 - August 4, 2025
Instructed high school students in various visual art disciplines.
Art Teacher/Dark Room Photography Instructor - 9-12 Grades at Lausanne Collegiate School
December 31, 2006 - August 4, 2025
Provided art education along with specialized instruction in dark room photography to high school students.
Dark Room Photography Instructor at Flagler College
June 30, 2006 - August 4, 2025
Taught dark room photography techniques and practices.
Freelance Artist
January 1, 2006 - Present
Worked as a freelance visual artist creating various forms of studio art.
Art Teacher - K-8 at St. Agnes Academy / St. Dominic School
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
Taught visual arts to K-8 students at St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School in Memphis, TN.
Art Teacher - 9-12 at St. Agnes Academy
August 1, 2004 - June 1, 2004
Taught high school art.
Art Teacher / Dark Room Photography Instructor - 9-12 at Lausanne Collegiate School
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2006
Taught art and dark room photography for 9-12 grades.
Freelance Artist at Self-employed / Freelance Artist
January 1, 2006 - Present
Independent artist providing art across media.
Caregiver at Helen Putman
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2019
Caregiver for Helen Putman (Friend/Companion) in Memphis, TN.
Caregiver at Joey Owen (Mother)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2023
Caregiver for mother in Gainesville, FL.
Volunteer at Whitty Whiskers Cafe
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2023
Volunteer work at Whitty Whiskers Cafe in St. Augustine, FL.

Education

BA at Christopher Newport University
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1993
MA at Nova Southeastern University
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
BA at Christopher Newport University
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1993
MA at Nova Southeastern University
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Undergraduate Coursework at University of Florida
January 1, 1976 - January 1, 1978
BA at Christopher Newport University
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993
Art Teacher Certification at Westfield State College
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
MA at Nova Southeastern University
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

Art Teacher Certification
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997
Art Teacher Certification
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 1997
Art Teacher Certification
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997

Industry Experience

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