Joleen Cheong
Student
Summary
Art is my greatest passion in life and I hope to share the joy of it with those around me as I believe art can enrich everyone's lives. As PM Lee said, "Man does not live by bread alone."
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Freelance Artist
Self-employed
01.2014 - Current
- Researched cultural, historical, and environmental elements for inspiration.
- Managed social media account to demonstrate styles, interests, and abilities with potential customers.
- Complied with clients' requests, giving frequent updates to ensure product satisfaction.
- Utilised materials such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints, and pencils to complete unique pieces for customers.
- Constantly experimenting and upgrading skill set.
Art Instructor
InkFusion
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Facilitated group sessions (age range 3-16) and provided one-on-one teaching services.
- Developed lesson plans focusing on foundational skills like anatomy and lighting as well as more advanced techniques such as comic art.
- Assisted students in coming up with and executing detailed final projects for competitions.
- Maintained student records and evaluated their progress.
- Was an assistant teacher during art sessions conducted in primary and secondary schools.
- Used technology in classrooms to integrate technology and multimedia tools into art lessons and enhance student learning.
Art Teacher
MuzArt Leaning Center
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, uflizing age-appropriate material for a range of students from ages 3 to 15, such as through teaching fine motor skills.
- Taught classes on acrylic painting, collage, oil pastels, sketching, color theory.
- Documented student work and updated parents frequently to celebrate the learning process of their children.
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms.
Education
A-Level Graduate -
Hwa Chong Institution
Singapore 01.2021 - 11.2022
Skills
Visual Art Creation
2D design
Composition
Technical illustration
Photoshop
Graphite drawing
Animation
Art history
Oil painting
Accomplishments
- Facilitator of International Science Youth Forum
2022 held at Hwa Chong Institution - Awarded MOE Art Elective Scholarship in 2021
and 2022 - Awarded MOE Edusave Merit Bursary in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
- A with H3 distinction for Art at 'A'-Levels
- Al with Distinction for Higher Art at 'O'-Levels
- Book Prize Award from UITS in recognition of academic excellence in GCE 'O' Level Examination 2020 and GCE 'A' Level Examination 2022
- Exhibited artwork at MOE APE 2019 and 2021
- Best in Higher Art 2019
- Ist Team Placing in Zone 6 First Aid and Home
Nursing Competition 2019 - Bronze Award in ICAS Science 2018
- Bronze Award in ICAS English (Writing) 2017
- Top Pupil 2016 Award
- Awarded MOE Edusave Certificate of Academic
Achievement 2016 - Distinction in ICAS English 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
- Awarded MOE Edusave Scholarship 2015
- Bronze Award in International Online Essay
Competition 2015
Additional Information
- Tutor for English and Mathematics to Primary 3 boy at WeLL Care Centre (2021-2022)
- Volunteer at St. Luke's Hospital - entertained elderly with video tours, cooking videos, celebration cards etc. (2021-2022)
- Volunteer writer at Keat Hong CC Meet-the-People Sessions (2019)
- Volunteer with Hope Givers Group and assisted with packaging and distributing meals to low-income families and disabled elderly (2017-2019)
Timeline
Art Instructor
InkFusion
01.2023 - 05.2023
Art Teacher
MuzArt Leaning Center
01.2023 - 05.2023
A-Level Graduate -
Hwa Chong Institution
01.2021 - 11.2022
Freelance Artist
Self-employed
01.2014 - Current