PPaul A. Messenger
Passionate Art Educator, Youth Mentor and Artist.
Email: paulmessenger.art@gmail.com
Digital Publication: http://paulmessenger.blogspot.com/ and
http://www.redbubble.com/people/paulmessenger
QUALITIES:
Dedicated, Experienced, Competent, Reliable, Observant, Responsible, Caring, Flexible, Encouraging, Fun, Outgoing, Engaging, a Highly Effective Art Teacher and a Proven Leader.
EDUCATION
M.A.T. 2009 Masters of Arts in Teaching. Endorsed in the Visual Arts. Southern Oregon University
B.S. 2007 Major in Fine Art/ Minor in Psychology Southern Oregon University
A.A. 2004 Studio Arts College of the Siskiyous
Diploma 2001 General Education Etna High School
Areas of Specialization: Visual Arts, Mentoring, Teaching, Leadership, Sculpture, Installation Art, Art Therapy, Graphic Design, Audio Tech.
High honors in academics and Deans list at Southern Oregon University. Certificate in Graphic design from College of the Siskiyous. Honors in Academics and Certificate in Computer Aided Drafting from Etna High School
EXPERIENCE
2007- Current Volunteer Youth Mentor at New Song Church, Medford, OR
2007- Current Volunteer Director of Security and Audio Tech at the Revolution, Ashland OR
2007 After School Program with YMCA, Walker Elementary School, Ashland, OR
2007 Volunteer Assistant Art Therapist at Oregon Youth Authority, Grants Pass, OR
2006-2007 President of Southern Oregon Fine Art Students Club, Ashland, OR
2006-2008 Royal Family Kids Camp volunteer Dean of Men, Director of Activities. Southern Oregon.
2003-2006 Royal Family Kids Camp for abused and neglected children volunteer counselor, Etna, CA.
2003-2005 Volunteer Youth Mentor at Fort Jones Community Church, Fort Jones, CA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2007- Current Director of Youth Ministry at New Song Church, Medford OR
2006-2007 Residential Assistant at Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR
2005-2006 Counselor at Kidder Creek Orchard Camps
2004-2005 Group Counselor at Siskiyou County Juvenile Hall, Yreka, CA
2002-2005 Management/Shift Leader at C&K Markets, Yreka, CA
1998-2002 Cashier/ Courtesy Clerk at C&K Markets, Fort Jones, CA
GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
John Humbird Dickey Memorial Scholarship -R.J Murray Memorial Scholarship
Myrtle E. Dias Memorial Scholarship -Scott Valley Outstanding Student Scholarship
EXHIBITIONS
2009 Solo Exhibition. Bloomsbury Coffee House, Ashland, OR
2007 JEGA Gallery and Sculpture Garden, Ashland, OR
2007 2nd Place Southern Oregon University Fine Art Student Show, Ashland, OR
2007 Public Installation Southern Oregon University Campus, Ashland, OR
2006 Southern Oregon University Fine Art Student Show, Ashland, OR
“It is my passion to see the youth in my community equipped with the tools to pursue
their goals and develop as creative individuals who seek to positively impact their world.”
-Paul Messenger
