WONKYUNG NA [Won]

142-07 37th Ave 2FL, Queens, NY 11354

917-485-2230 nawonkyung@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art and Design Education
La Pietra Hawaii School for Girls, Honolulu, HI
Hong Kong International School, Tai Tam, HK

Graduated in Feb 2014

Graduated in May 2007
Attended

Qualifications: Teaching, Arts and Administrations, Literacy and Language Acquisition in the Classroom, American Urban Education: Issues and
Contexts, Foundations in History And Philosophy of Education, Foreign Languages

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Art Instructor, 2014 Korean Food Festival (Free event), Times Square, New York, NY
Oct 2014
Taught guests through demonstrating how to do a traditional style of painting on a traditional Korean hand fan and
assisting them to paint on their own
Managed the Cultural Experience booth and shared Korean culture through art
Researched and prepared art materials or any supporting supplies and organized setup for 8 guests on a table
Created hand-drawn sample images and references that are related to Korean culture and the event of 2014 Korean
Food Festival in New York for face painting and traditional Korean hand fans
Delicately face painted on children and adults until they are satisfied
Making sure to pass out the balanced number of limited high-quality traditional Korean hand fans on each day
Art Teacher, Helen Ballet School, Queens, NY
June - Oct 2014
Taught drawing, painting, mixed media to students (Age 3, 4, 5) in a therapeutic way to express their imagination as
well as being motivated and calm
Prepared lesson plans and materials, set up
Assisted and demonstrated how to use art materials for students
Student Teacher, Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design, Brooklyn, NY
Fall 2012
Assisted a cooperating teacher with material preparation and project work with individual support
Coordinated an art program for eleventh grade students and taught self-created lessons to empower local youth to
explore creativity within the context of art appreciation
Organized an art exhibition including scheduling and installing the students artwork for the exhibition
Saturday Art School Teacher, Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY
Spring 2011-Spring 2012
Taught two-hour art lessons with students a wide array of students e.g. preschoolers, children, adolescence, adults
Organized the final show of Saturday Art School program in Pratts studios
Taught The Adventures in Art (Age 6, 7, 8) students worked with a variety of two- and three-dimensional media to
develop imaginative projects that related to their daily lives
Taught Drawing, Painting, and Printmaking (Ages 9-12, Ages 12-15) with imaginations and an array of media
(acrylic, tempera, watercolor, ink, charcoal and pastel)
Explored many approaches to art making, with experimentation and skill building, guiding student investigations
Fieldwork Observer, Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School, Brooklyn, NY
Spring 2011
Observed and reflected Elise Pelletiers 9th grade art class
Learned classroom management and skills, teaching strategies from an experienced teacher
Fieldwork Observer, John A. Coleman School within the Pediatric Center, Manhattan, NY
Spring 2010
Observed and reflected Mary Magdalene Roberts teaching art class for children with special needs
Learned how to teach art for children age 9-12 with physical disabilities

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OTHER EXPERIENCE
Ballet Head Teacher Assistant, Helen Ballet School, Queens, NY
June - Oct 2014
Assisted Head ballet teacher with daily lessons for students (Age 3, 4, 5) and assisted students right ballet postures
Changed students clothes to ballet uniforms and jazz clothes ballet uniforms
Supervised students during bathroom breaks and moments of their personal issues
UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company Seminar Staff, New York, NY
Sept 2014
Promoted the event and assisted a seminar for UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company at various hotel ballrooms
Greeted and helped registering elderly guests in a professional manner by using their language (Korean/Chinese)
Exhibition Assistant, Samsung Electro-Mechanics America, Ridgefield, NJ
Jan 2014
Assisted an exhibition for National Retail Federation (NRF) Retails Big Show 2014 at Jacob K. Javits Convention
Center (01/12- 01/14) and introduced the main product Electronic Shelf Labeling Systems
Greeted clients in a professional manner and organized record keeping/ client identification books
Gallery Intern, Kips Gallery, New York, NY
Mar 2010- Dec 2012
Learned how to educate and guide visitors or children to the gallery exhibition artwork
Attended and participated in weekly training on recent art market trends and guidelines for curators
Organized and oversaw monthly exhibitions and receptions
Developed, executed and manage publicity materials from idea conception to completion
Provided editorial support for writing press releases and media alerts both in English and Korean and produced
catalogues, gallery guides, and invitations as well as proofreading, editing, and research
Designed materials for exhibitions such as posters, postcards, press release, flyers, informational cards, art labels,
wall signage and updated web content
Served as a liaison for the gallery and communicate with clients, artists, and venders
Prepared all publicity materials and assisted in brokering art pieces for art fairs including Art Hamptons 2010&2014, Asia
Top Gallery Hotel Art Fair Seoul2010, Art Chicago2011, Red Dot New York2011, and Korea International Art Fair2010&2011&2012

Aided in facilitating exhibition installation and de-installation including unpacking, packing, space set-up, and display
Was liaison with program staff to formalize administrative procedures and execute solicitation mailings to potential
participants
Assisted with installation and de-installation as well as the production of labels, informational captions, display
Assistant Director, Korean Art Show 2012 & 2011 & 2010, Manhattan, NY
Supervised and managed staff to ensure successful execution of the art show
Organized VIP events and private parties
Was liaison with staff members communicating with participating galleries to ensure all needs were met to
expectations (01/12-03/12, 01/11- 03/11, 01/10-3/10)
Responded to inquiries from a variety of clients and from the public
New York Cares Organizations Volunteering Staff, New York, NY
Spring 2008 - Spring 2010
Coordinated an outreach program for students and conducted tours at the galleries and the art museums
Art lessons for children from low-income families and seniors at Senior Center
Tutored immigrants who needed conversational English or grammar skills
SKILLS
Computer: Proficient in Windows, Mac OS, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign
Language: Fluent in English and Korean, Conversant in Chinese Mandarin, Basic Japanese
Certification: CPR/AED-Adult plus Child and Infant CPR, Standard First Aid, Sports Injury Prevention and First Aid completed in 2009