Amelia McKnight

amelialoismcknight@gmail.com 816-863-8337 ameliamcknight.com

Education

Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City, Missouri

BFA in Painting and Creative Writing May 2014

· GPA : 3.8

· Dean’s list Fall 2010 - 2014

Relevant Experience

The Toy and Miniature Museum, Kansas City, MO Summer 2013

Education Intern

· Facilitated the Adventures in Learning summer program

· Prepared educational craft activities and guided participants through activity

· Gave specialized tours throughout the museum

· Researched, planned, and executed an original activity and guided tour for the Adventures in Learning program

Over the Rainbow Summer Program, Kansas City, MO

Group Leader Summer 2011-2015

· Led group of 20-25 children, ages four-six

· Developed creative writing and art lesson plans

· Instructed and guided children in craft, music and physical education activities

· Drafted and distributed weekly newsletter to parents

Teacher’s Aide Summer 2005-2010

· Supervised children ages four to twelve during outdoor play and indoor activities

· Assisted group leaders in group activities

Skills

Artistic

· Advanced training in painting techniques- oil, acrylic, watercolor and gouache

· Skilled in figure and life drawing

· Photographic Experience- digital, color and black and white processing

· Trained in the fields of bookmaking and printmaking

Computer

· Macintosh and PC platforms, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator

Achievements

KCAI President’s Scholarship Award Fall 2011-present