Amanda Kucharek

1005 Jefferson St. Apt. 4. Marquette, MI 49855

Phone: (906) 361-1089
Email: aj.kucharek@gmail.com
Portfolio: artedmskucharek.weebly.com
Education
2012-2016
Northern Michigan University,
Marquette, MI
Bachelor of Science, Art and Design Education, Concentration: Ceramics.
2009-2012
Alpena Community College, Alpena MI
Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts, Concentration: Fine Arts. Additional courses in Anthropology.
Skills and Interests

Knowledgeable in Art methods and materials, specialty: Ceramics

Active in Marquette artist community

Educated in childcare and development

CPR and First Aid, CPI Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certified

Professional Experience
May 2016-Present
Junior Shop Assistant/Sales Associate
Beth Millner Jewelry,
Marquette, MI
Completing fabrication work of jewelry and castings, and maintaining a clean studio environment.
Interacting with customers and community members positively, and handling financial transactions
and property responsibly.
Jan. 2016-May 2016
Student Teacher
Negaunee Middle School, Negaunee, MI
Leading 5-8 grade students through Art curriculum with personally generated lessons through April 27.
Abiding by regulations set by NMU, the school district, and the State of MI.
Jan. 2015-Present
Youth and Family Center Program Aide
YMCA of Marquette, MI
Kids Gym Supervisor
Providing at-risk youths K-12 a safe and fun environment to eat a healthy snack, play, and finish
homework.
Supervising children ages 5-10 in an area to run, play and build with colorful foam mats and blocks.
May-Aug. 2014, 2015
Arts and Crafts Coordinator
Fortune Lake Luth. Camp, Crystal Falls,
MI
General Staff (Counselor and Support)
Coordinating and designing art programming for 10 weeks of varied Summer Camps, including two
weeks for adults living with disabilities, and one solid week of Art-focused activities.
Supervising campers the entire summer, as well as leading group activities, cooking and cleaning.
Scholastic Awards
2016: Magna Cum Laude (NMU), Bachelor of
Science
2012-2016: Deans List, Good Standing
2014: MI Competitive Scholarship
2012: Magna Cum Laude (ACC), Associate
of Arts, NMU Transfer PTK Award, NMU

Transfer Excellence Award, Tyyne Maria

Ostlund Art Scholarship
Professional Affiliations
NMU Ceramics Collective
National/Michigan Art Education Association,
Student Member (2013-14)

Exhibitions
2016: Emerge: Highlights from the Arts at Northern
Marquette, MI.
2015: Impavid: 403 Senior Exhibition
No B.S. or B.F.A yet!
In Progress
2014: The 3D Show (Viewers Choice Award),
The Sketchbook Show.

Marquette Arts &Culture Center,

DeVos Art Museum, Marquette, MI
William Bonifas Fine Arts Center, Escanaba, MI.
Students Art Gallery, NMU. Marquette, MI.
Students Art Gallery, NMU. Marquette, MI.