Morgan Groombridge
Art Instructor at Blank Canvases- Claim this Profile
Click to upgrade to our gold package
for the full feature experience.
Topline Score
Bio
Credentials
-
Scissor Lift Training
Ministry of Labour OntarioApr, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Working at Heights Training
Ministry of Labour OntarioJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Anaphylaxis in Schools : What Educators Need to Know
Food Allergy CanadaJan, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Worker Health and Safety Awareness
Ontario Ministry of LabourJan, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Learning During a Pandemic: Managing Mental Health for Students and School Personnel
Johns Hopkins University School of Education -
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto
Experience
-
Blank Canvases
-
Canada
-
Artists and Writers
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Art Instructor
-
Apr 2023 - Present
-
-
-
Qkids
-
China
-
E-Learning Providers
-
300 - 400 Employee
-
English Teacher
-
2018 - Present
Children's ESL education I have significant experience teaching with remote learning tools and online classroom management. I have taught 3000 + classes with Kids, and counting. I have a specialization in teaching abroad and test preparation from University of Toronto OISE. I am working on a credit from Johns Hopkins in Managing Mental Health for Students and Personnel, with focus on the context of learning during a pandemic. Children's ESL education I have significant experience teaching with remote learning tools and online classroom management. I have taught 3000 + classes with Kids, and counting. I have a specialization in teaching abroad and test preparation from University of Toronto OISE. I am working on a credit from Johns Hopkins in Managing Mental Health for Students and Personnel, with focus on the context of learning during a pandemic.
-
-
-
-
Street Artist
-
2018 - Present
Sidewalk Mural Design for Come As You Are in Kensignton Market / 2023- Augusta Ave, design based on the illustrative work of Fiona Smyth Sidewalk Mural Design for Midtown Yonge BIA / 2022- Yonge Street, Playful ThemeMural Design for KJBIt Art Collective & Street Art Toronto / 2021- Budapest Park on Lakeshore, Dinosaur ThemeMural Design for the Grand Bend Beach House / 2021- Grand Bend Ontario, Community Connection ThemeMural designs selected for Concrete Barrier Bicycle Track projects in Toronto- 2020 / Scarlett Road Cycle Track, Fauna Theme- 2021 / Richmond Street Cycle Track, Water Theme- 2023 / Evelyn Wiggs Cycle Track, Floral ThemeMural designs selected by Street Art Toronto (StART) Outside the Box - 2018 / Lakeshore West location, Pigeon Theme- 2019 / Finch Avenue Location, Diversity Theme- 2020 / St.Claire West Location, Interactive Theme Show less
-
-
Illustrator
-
Jan 2016 - Present
I work in a variety of media, traditional and analogue and I am proficient with design programs (particularly Adobe Photoshop). My projects have been varied and I am constantly pursuing new and exciting projects to apply my passion and ingenuity.missmorganillustration.com
-
-
Face and Body Paint Artist
-
2018 - 2019
I have provided face and body painting services for children and adults for various purposes and in collaboration with cities, businesses and private individuals, including:- The Junction Solstice Festival- The Canada Day Celebrations at the Boyd Conservation Area- Private Events- Independent body art projects
-
-
-
Street Art Toronto
-
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
-
Mentor
-
Jun 2023 - Jul 2023
Mentoring artists for StART's 2023 Outside The Box mural program Mentoring artists for StART's 2023 Outside The Box mural program
-
-
-
Stitch Media
-
Media Production
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Illustrator
-
Dec 2021 - Dec 2021
Editing illustrations and photographs
-
-
Illustrator
-
Sep 2021 - Nov 2021
Illustrations for an instructional video with decision paths.
-
-
-
Messy Pants Inc
-
Toronto, Canada Area
-
Lesson Curator
-
Sep 2018 - Sep 2019
Curating art events and lessons for youth, families and adults in a North York art studio. Curating art events and lessons for youth, families and adults in a North York art studio.
-
-
-
Private School
-
Toronto, Canada Area
-
Teaching Assistant
-
Feb 2018 - Mar 2018
Temporary assistant in all subjects for grades k-8 with special focus on English Language, and a majority of time spent with a Grade 4/5 class. I was brought in primarily to assist a split 4/5 class and fulfill the needs of the teacher. I provided support for the teacher and personalized attention to higher needs students, assisted with class prep, and oversaw after school care. Temporary assistant in all subjects for grades k-8 with special focus on English Language, and a majority of time spent with a Grade 4/5 class. I was brought in primarily to assist a split 4/5 class and fulfill the needs of the teacher. I provided support for the teacher and personalized attention to higher needs students, assisted with class prep, and oversaw after school care.
-
-
-
4Cats
-
Canada
-
Arts & Crafts
-
1 - 100 Employee
-
Curator / Art Instructor / Studio Manager
-
2017 - Feb 2018
Curating classes, events, workshops & camps to encourage a love of learning, beauty and art; engaging, entertaining, educating and informing children about art techniques and art history. In addition to class instruction, my duties included inventory management, daily studio upkeep, lesson planning, party preparation, customer service and management of studio communications. I also mentored a studio assistant. 4Cats Art Studio Upperthornhill & 4Cats Art Studio Avenue Road Curating classes, events, workshops & camps to encourage a love of learning, beauty and art; engaging, entertaining, educating and informing children about art techniques and art history. In addition to class instruction, my duties included inventory management, daily studio upkeep, lesson planning, party preparation, customer service and management of studio communications. I also mentored a studio assistant. 4Cats Art Studio Upperthornhill & 4Cats Art Studio Avenue Road
-
-
-
-
Participating Artist & Collaborator
-
Mar 2018 - 2018
Provided concepts and preliminary design for marketing materials (posters, call for artists, other graphic designs). Provided concepts and preliminary design for marketing materials (posters, call for artists, other graphic designs).
-
-
-
Inidgo
-
Toronto, Canada Area
-
COD, CER & Events
-
2013 - Jan 2017
My role encompassed assisting the cash team as a COD with a focus on customer experience, cash office duties and mentoring staff while specializing in the Indigo Kids section of the store, coordinating activities and supervising the section with great passion. Through planned story times for young children, crafting events and activities for all ages, I created a warm and welcoming environment, igniting creativity and innovation to leave lasting impressions with children and families. My role encompassed assisting the cash team as a COD with a focus on customer experience, cash office duties and mentoring staff while specializing in the Indigo Kids section of the store, coordinating activities and supervising the section with great passion. Through planned story times for young children, crafting events and activities for all ages, I created a warm and welcoming environment, igniting creativity and innovation to leave lasting impressions with children and families.
-
-
-
Leave The Pack Behind
-
Canada
-
Non-profit Organization Management
-
Peer Outreach Team Member
-
2013 - 2014
Promoted smoke-free campus policies that made it easier for people to resist and quit smoking that could have a tremendous impact on the health of the entire campus community. Hosted information booths, distributed promotional material and offered direction towards medical and counselling services at the school's Health Centre. Worked within a team under peer leadership. OCAD University. Promoted smoke-free campus policies that made it easier for people to resist and quit smoking that could have a tremendous impact on the health of the entire campus community. Hosted information booths, distributed promotional material and offered direction towards medical and counselling services at the school's Health Centre. Worked within a team under peer leadership. OCAD University.
-
-
-
Sheridan College
-
Canada
-
Higher Education
-
700 & Above Employee
-
Residence President
-
2012 - 2013
Hosted events, resident forums & council meetings for the Sheridan Trafalgar Residence student community, and coordinated student volunteer staff. Hosted events, resident forums & council meetings for the Sheridan Trafalgar Residence student community, and coordinated student volunteer staff.
-
-
Education
-
OCAD University
Bachelor’s Degree, Illustration -
Johns Hopkins University School of Education
Continuing Education Unit (1 CEU for 12 hrs of learning), Education -
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto
TEFL, Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language -
Sheridan College
Advanced Diploma, Visual and Creative Arts