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Aletta Barnard

@alettabarnard

Art teacher at Johnston YMCA who developed visual arts curriculum and completed 2,000+ custom pet portraits.

United States
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At Johnston YMCA Y Scholars Program, I designed and delivered visual arts curriculum that connects hands-on projects with core educational themes. I adapt lessons for different ages and learning styles, and organize student art showcases.

Through Custom Pet Portraits by Helen, I’ve completed 2,000+ custom art pieces and built a 7,000+ follower community on Instagram through organic content and strategic marketing. I also manage client communication, scheduling, and project flow.

At AR Workshop and Wine & Design, I managed studio and workshop operations and taught art classes and camps. Earlier, I taught ESL and art in four countries, developing lesson plans and educational materials for students from Pre-K through adulthood.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Artist / Founder

Custom Pet Portraits by Helen

Apr 2018 - Present (8 years 7 months)

Completed over 2,000 custom art pieces and managed all client communication, scheduling, and high-volume project flow. Built a 7,000+ follower community on Instagram through organic content and strategic marketing.

WD

General Manager / Lead Artist

Wine & Design

Apr 2016 - May 2018 (2 years 1 month)

Managed general studio operations and coordinated off-site corporate/private events. Taught art instruction to over 1,200 adult customers monthly and designed themed week-long summer art camps for children.

SO

ESL Teacher

South Korea, Myanmar, China, Oman

Apr 2009 - Oct 2015 (6 years 6 months)

Taught English as a second language and art in four countries to students ranging from Pre-K to adult. Developed educational materials and lesson plans, and integrated art-based learning to strengthen vocabulary and comprehension.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

HS

HSI

Basic Life Support / First Aid, Basic Life Support / First Aid

2026 - 2026

Completed Basic Life Support / First Aid certification from HSI in 2026.

University of Cape Town logoUT

University of Cape Town

Web Design Certificate, Web Design

2015 - 2015

Completed a Web Design Certificate from the University of Cape Town, Online, in 2015.

IO

ICAL Online

TEFL Certificate, TEFL

2011 - 2011

Earned a TEFL Certificate from ICAL Online in 2011.

University of the Free State logoUS

University of the Free State

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fine Arts

2005 - 2008

Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of the Free State, South Africa, from 2005 to 2008.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

Availability

Looking for a job

Location

United States

Authorized to work in

Salary expectations

60k+ USD

Job categories

Skills

Visual Arts Curriculum Design
Art Instruction
Classroom Management
Workshop management
Creative Project Design
Curriculum Development
Custom Pet Portraits
Studio OperationsSocial Media MarketingEmail MarketingWeb DesignPhotoshopLightroomPro CreateCanva

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