| About The Artist to bottom of page | ||
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M.C.Gillis - Multi-talented Artist |
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| Houston, Texas | ||
| mo@expandingheart.com | ||
| GOALS | ||
| * Entertain, educate and encourage a broad audience through artistic expression. | ||
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* Develop mutually beneficial relationships based on integrity and interests. |
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* Remain passionate about my loves...people, learning and creating. |
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| ACCOMPLISHMENTS | ||
| * Developed, illustrated and field tested a unique art teaching program that promotes layered learning, activating higher order thinking skills. A diverse population of children were empowered to take responsibility for their own learning. The program's goal is to produce resourceful, independent life-long learners. Click here for the program's website. | ||
| * Created a book of uplifting say chants, raps, and rhymes for children as a response to today's students' need for training in character development. Click here for link to book. | ||
| * Taught ten years as Art Specialist at Landis Elementary School in Alief Independent School District in Texas. Elected teacher of the year in 1996 (first year eligible). Nominated numerous other times, but declined to run against other deserving teachers. | ||
| * Contributing illustrator-writer for Portfolio's Art Program (Teacher Edition) by Barrett Kendall Publishing in Austin, Texas. | ||
| * Sold illustrations both privately and professionally. | ||
| * Accomplished musician and singer-songwriter. | ||
| * Accomplished martial artist - 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do | ||
| * Contributing member of several professional organizations: S.C.B.W.I. (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators) links both local & national, H.F.B.S.A. (Houston-Fort Bend Songwriters Association) local link , Kappa Delta Phi, University of Houston, and National Art Education Association. | ||
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE |
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Currently |
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Full Time Artist |
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| * Working diligently on all aspects of my craft including art work, music, writing, research, promotion, sales and communication skills. | ||
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August 1993 - August 2003 |
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All Level Art Specialist |
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Alief Independent School District, Landis Campus, Houston, Texas |
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| * consistently managed and promoted the learning needs of 850 elementary age students per year. | ||
| * Selected team leader, year after year, for abilities to delegate, facilitate communication, budget time and money, mentor others (both old timers and new comers) and pro-actively problem-solve. | ||
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May 1992 - August 1993 |
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Art Teacher |
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Texas Key Program, Houston, Texas |
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| * Worked with teenage boys between the ages of thirteen to eighteen (a volunteer position). The program was an alternative to the traditional juvenile correction system. | ||
| * Utilized Original Art Program. | ||
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March 1986 - August 1993 |
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Owner / Operator of Residential Cleaning Service |
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Work With Love, Houston Texas |
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| * Self-employment that involved promotion, record keeping, budgeting of time and money. | ||
| * Developed a successful and consistent loyal customer base. | ||
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September 1968 - March 1986 |
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Restaurant Work - A Variety |
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| Rusty Scupper Restaurant, Houston, TX | ||
| Pasquinelli's Farm House, Newark, CA | ||
| Zackary's Steak House, Santa Cruz, CA | ||
| Brigham's Restaurant, Burlington and Boston, MA | ||
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* Highly honed an awareness of the needs of others. |
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* Repeatedly utilized as a trainer for new employees. |
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* Deeply ingrained work ethics increased operating efficiency and cooperative team effort. |
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| Unusual Short Term Work | ||
| Nurse's Aide | ||
| Carpenter's Apprentice | ||
| Roofer's Apprentice | ||
| Gas Station Full Serve Attendant | ||
| Ice Cream truck Driver | ||
| FORMAL EDUCATION | ||
| University of Houston - All Level Art Teaching Certificate - Graduated Honors | ||
| University of Massachusetts, Massachusetts - Bachelor of Fine Arts | ||
| Other fine art and commercial art classes attended at the following institutions: | ||
| Chabot College and Ohlone College, California | ||
| University of California, California | ||
| Houston Community College, Texas | ||
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M.C.Gillis