Nadyia Duff

CONTACT
305-343-6952
nadypaint@gmail.com
Portfolio:www.nadyiaduff.com
Art Educator / Artist/ Professional

EDUCATION
University of Florida
2008-2012 | Bachelors of Arts in Art Education|Cum Laude
This program implements an intense curriculum of general education,
studio art practice, art history, and professional education courses while
molding an educator who can effectively meet the needs of all learners
in a variety of educational and studio art contexts.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nov 2016 Sktchy/Warby Parker|Warby Parker Wynwood |Miami, FL|Live
Portrait Artist
Dec 2015 Sktchy/Moleskin: Draw-a-thon Art Basel | Books and Books Lincoln
Road | Miami, FL | Live Portrait Artist

April 2013 YoungArts Miami | The Olympia Theater at the Gusman Center for
the Performing Arts |Miami, FL |Family Day- Sketch Artist

July 2013 Converse/Nike |Wynwood| Miami, FL

Designed display backboards, and racks for the display of
Converse Shoes

2012- Miami Dade County Public Schools |Miami, FL

Art Teacher: Grades 2-5
Managed student engagement and behavior, and
performed important non-instructional duties.
Developed engaging interdisciplinary lesson plans that
encourage students to think creatively and use various art
methods and materials.
EXHIBITIONS
2016 National Art Education Association Member
Prompted student motivation and participation by
Exhibit | Alexandria, VA
embedding lesson plans with opportunities to incorporate all
2016 AcrylicWorks 4 North Light Books Publication
students differing interests and learning styles.
Engaged in community events , while maintaining positive 2016 Dade Art Educators Association | Office of the
contact with community stakeholders and parents. Superintendent of MDCPS| Miami, FL
Designed sets, handouts, and backdrops for various School 2013 Art of the Creative | Angel Orensanz
Events. Foundation | Long Island City , NY
2013 Spoken Soul Festival | Gibson Miami Showroom
June 2012 P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School| Gainesville, FL Wynwood, FL
Student Teacher - Art Grades K-5 2012 Spaces Occupied: Senior Show| P.K. Yonge
Gallery Gainesville, FL
July 2011 Bakehouse Art Complex | Miami, FL | Live Artist 2012 Visual Dialogues|P.K. Yonge Gallery,
Gainesville, FL
2008- 2012 Alachua County School System | Gainesville, FL 2012 Student Juried Exhibition| University Gallery,
Classroom Volunteer/Assistant Gainesville, FL
2012 Six by Six| The Doris Cultural Center,
2010-2011 Gainesville Art Festival: Imagination Station| Gainesville, FL
Community Volunteer 2008 Scholastic Art Awards, Miami Art Museum, ]
Assisted children and adults in completing various Art tasks Miami, FL
and recruited for the University of Floridas Art Camp.
GRANTS/AWARDS SKILLS
2016 NAEA Member Juried Exhibition Inductee Drawing * Graphic Design
2016 Acrylic Works 4 Winner Painting * Communication
2015 Rookie Teacher of the Year Illustration * Organization
2013 Spoken Soul Festival Poster Artist Winner Set Design * Collaboration
2013 Duck Tape Wine :Duct Tape Art Winner Digital Painting * Adaptability
2012 Student Juried Art Exhibition Induction Audio Editing * Digital Media
2008-2012 School of Fine Arts: Deans List Video Editing
2010 National Association for Collegiate Scholars Induction
2009 Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society Induction
2009 Dolly and Robert L Secrist Award SOFTWARE
2008 Scholastic Art Awards : Winner of Two Silver Keys Adobe Photoshop * Apple Software
2008 Salute to Education Awards Winner: Visual Arts Adobe Illustrator
2008 Florida Medallion Scholar Adobe InDesign
CERTIFICATIONS Microsoft Office
Florida Teacher Certification Art K-12