Michelle Helen Phaneuf
Artist and art teacher with 6+ years experience developing art curricula for students on the autism spectrum with a focus on promoting creative expression and developing fine motor skills. Proficient in teaching diverse art techniques including fine arts, craft, and prop and costume design for theatrical school events. Multidisciplinary artist working in mixed media, collage, textiles and paint exploring artwork that comments on disability, specifically her experience with invisible neurological symptoms.
Education
BFA Art Education / 2017
Virginia Commonwealth University
G.P.A. 3.89
Teaching License
Initial License in Visual Art (5-12)
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Work Experience
Art Teacher
Boston Higashi School
2020 - current, Randolph, MA
SPED art teacher for high school students with autism
Event planner for school events
Student artwork show coordinator
Teaching Assistant, Art Teacher
Faison Center
2019-2020, Richmond, VA
ABA teaching assistant for early intervention program for children with autism
Developed and implemented art program
Art Program Manager, Art Teacher
Romp n’ Roll
2015 - 2018, Richmond VA
Teacher of art, music, and PE for children ages 1-5
Developed and implemented art curriculum
Student Teaching Internship
Blackwell Elementary School, Varina High School
2017, Richmond, VA
Elementary art teacher in Richmond Public Schools
Digital Arts and Ceramics teacher in Richmond Public Schools l
Art Instructor
North River Arts Society
2015-2016, Marshfield, MA
Developed curriculum and taught Summer Arts Camp for children age 6-12
Hosted student art exhibition
Volunteer Experience
Art Instructor
Community Arts Workshops
2018-20, Richmond, VA
Taught free workshops in Richmond area libraries, community centers, etc. in papermaking, painting, collage, etc.
Student Mentor
Carver Elementary School
Richmond, VA 2014-17
Met weekly with a student to create artwork and provide academic support
Art Instructor
North River Arts Society Festival of the Arts
Marshfield, MA, 2008-14
Volunteered at children’s craft tent
Professional Development
MoMA Online Certificate Courses / 2020
Art & Ideas: Teaching with Themes, Modern Art & Ideas; Art & Inquiry: Museum Teaching Strategies for your Classroom
Registered Behavior Technician / 2020
40 hour online training through the Faison Center
Art Skills
Drawing, painting (acrylic, watercolor, oil), printmaking (block printing, monotypes, screen printing), ceramics (handbuilding, wheelthrowing), collage, sculpture (paper mache, paper clay), papermaking, book arts & binding, weaving, embroidery, felting, batik dying
Art Exhibitions
North River Arts Society Juried Show / Marshfield MA, 2024
Slacktide Coffee Shop / Hanover, MA 2023 - present
Sand & Water Arts Fair / Marshfield, MA/ 2018
RAW Artists Showcase / Richmond, VA / 2018