NaStaija Partee'

539 Eastwood Circle, Orangeburg SC 29118

Cell: 8032902221
npartee2010@gmail.com

Summary
I am currently a student-teacher teaching middle-level art. I am an advocate for students and an advocate
for the arts. Though I am just starting out, I strive to ensure that every student is progressing in the
classroom and is held to high expectations. I regularly attend the professional development meetings
held at my middle school and am using what I learn to build my future curriculum and instructional
techniques.

Highlights
MS Office proficient
Taught Art Exploratory lessons to
Elementary students and high school
students
Tutoring experience
Adaptive, fast learner
Adobe Suite proficient
Practicing Artist

Digital illustration
Design troubleshooting
Watercolor
Traditional fine art skills
Superb attention to detail
Graphic arts design
Mural and scenic art creation
Familiar with Maya

Accomplishments
Assisted in painting the PepsiCola mural near Claflin's Dining Hall.
Donated watercolor paintings to Clemson University and Claflin University.
Traveled to Miami in the NFAA YoungArts competition in 2011 after being named a Visual Arts finalist.
Research
Researched and developed a Writing Literacy vs Artistic Literacy project which resulted in better
essay construction for students in Saturday Academy [Claflin University].

Experience
Cracker Barrel
Gift Shop Sales Associate
Orangeburg, SC
Offering hospitable and knowledgeable gift shop service.
Met incoming customers and provided immediate assistance.
Retrieved alternate items and sizes on request.
Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide accurate advice.
Trained new sales employees on effective techniques.
Increased purchase totals by recommending additional items.
Created attractive displays.
Worked flexible schedule to accommodate changing customer levels.

FACETS (Fine Arts Cultural Enrichment Teaching Studios)

Summer Apprentice
Orangeburg, SC

June 2014 to Current

April 2013 to August 2013

Incorporated collage techniques and various others to assist the senior artist with completion of his
series of artwork.
Successfully resolved a range of complex artistic development issues for both artists and team members.
Adapted to the established art style of the studio for consistency and quality purposes.
Participated in and completed a two week recertification workshop with teachers from the neighboring
school districts.
Critiqued other artists' work and gave constructive feedback.
Worked independently and as part of a team to achieve the completion of 15 of the senior artist's
"Through the Keyhole" pieces.

Education
Orangeburg Wilkinson High School
High School Diploma
Orangeburg, SC, USA
Top 5% of class.
Completed AP Art program; received a score of 5 in all areas.
Member of Les Charmes Club (2010).
4.0 GPA
Consistent A-B Honor Roll and Principal's List

2010

Claflin University
Bachelor of Arts: Art Education
Orangeburg, SC, USA
Coursework in Art and Digital Design.
Member of Claflin University Art Club.
Minor in Digitial Design.
3.8 GPA [currently].
Consistent A-B Honor Roll student.
2D and 3D design coursework
Fine Art coursework
Digital Animation coursework
Coursework in Education

2016