Michelle Sabourin

1017 Millard Royal Oak, MI • (248) 496-2491 • [email protected]

EDUCATION
2014-16 College for Creative Studies
• LQ95 Visual Arts Teacher Certification
2007-11 Kalamazoo College
• Bachelor of Arts Major: Studio Art, Equivalent in Art History
• Magna cum laude
2009 American University in Rome
• Studied Italian culture, studio art, art history, and archaeology in study abroad program.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2017-2018 Visual Arts Outreach Instructor, Pewabic at Hutchinson@Howe Elementary-Middle School, Detroit, MI
• Designed, prepared, and implemented visual arts programming preK-8 according to MI core curriculum standards.
• Engaged students with drawing, painting, mixed media, recycled materials, printmaking, ceramics, and sculpture media.
• Wrote applications/grants for deeper engagement. For example, I received funding from the University of Michigan
Nam Center for 7th grade students to read A Single Shard (Linda Sue Park) and visit the UofM Museum of Art Korean galleries.
• Displayed and advertised student artwork in school and district exhibitions.18 Hutchinson students were selected to show art in
the 81st Detroit Public Schools Community District student exhibition juried by the Detroit Institute of Arts, 2018.
• Collaborated with colleagues on school-wide projects, such as Literacy Fair, a reading and board illustration project.
• Accommodated physical/cognitive/emotional challenges of at-risk, special needs, and autism spectrum disorder students.
• Organized and inventoried supplies, ran electric kiln and mixed ceramics materials, maintained room safety and cleanliness.
2013-2018 Contract Teaching Artist, Pewabic, Detroit MI
• Led themed hand-building ceramics workshops tailored to the requests and needs of various Detroit public schools and
community centers. Recent placements include Alternatives for Girls and Belle Isle Nature Center.
2016 Student Teacher, Burton Elementary School, Huntington Woods, MI, Divine Child High School, Dearborn, MI
• Co-designed and led elementary projects in drawing, painting, ceramics, and printmaking at Burton Elementary.
• Collaborated with cooperating and teacher and parent assistants to implement art all student exhibit/auction event.
• Planned, prepared, and facilitated college preparatory visual arts programming at Divine Child High School.
• Led and assessed projects for introductory ceramics, advanced hand-building ceramics, and 2D design courses.
• Assisted with watercolor painting, printmaking, and advanced courses in drawing, oil painting, and 2D design.
2015 Student Practicum, Eton Academy, Birmingham, MI and Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit MI
• Co-led arts and art assessment lessons with K-12 students with reading, attention, and social learning challenges at Eton.
• Prepared supplies, assisted elementary students, and documented lessons for lead staff for Art Discovery Program at the DIA.
Engaged in Visual Thinking Strategies questioning approach to art appreciation and creation.
2011-12 Teaching Artist, Education for the Arts, Kalamazoo MI
• Designed and led inquiry-based arts workshops and “guided viewings” of touring exhibits for Kalamazoo public schools, K-8.
• Researched exceptional contemporary exhibitions as primary resources for workshop design.
2011-12 Post-Baccalaureate Fellow in Art, Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo MI
• Mentored senior undergraduates in project concepts and techniques, use of power equipment, and documentation,
transport, and installation of thesis artwork. Artwork ranged from 2D and mixed media to sculpture and installation.
• Established, coordinated, and facilitated community art and storytelling project with leaders and members of local
organizations Michigan Commission for the Blind Training Center, YWCA Kalamazoo, and Ministry with Community shelter.
• Managed off-campus art studio in Park Trades Center and substitute taught periods of undergraduate drawing/ceramics.
2011 Teaching Assistant in Printmaking, Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo MI
• Advised undergraduate students in use of print presses, solvents, and carving and inking tools.
• Assisted with linoleum-cut, wood-cut, and intaglio, aquatint, and dry point etching.
 ADDITIONAL CREATIVE EXPERIENCE
2013-17 Bookstore Assistant, College for Creative Studies, Detroit MI
• Utilized fine art background to provide quality customer service to CCS students, staff, and faculty.
• Researched, organized, and maintained arts merchandise, and received fine arts supply orders.
2007-11 Scene Shop Assistant, Kalamazoo College Theatre Department, Kalamazoo MI
• Constructed, painted, and installed stage sets for college theatre productions under supervision of the technical director.
2011 Student Exhibition Curator and Organizer, Park Trades Center, Kalamazoo MI
• Curated and coordinated Introductions: A Kalamazoo College Student Art Exhibition.
• Responsible for advertising, submission collection, matting of work, methods of display and installation, catering of reception,
and delegation of tasks to recruited volunteers.

TRAINING / MEMBERSHIPS
2018 National Art Education Association
2017 CPR and First Aid Certification Adult and Pediatric - American Red Cross, Troy, MI
2012 Advanced-Level International Educator Workshop - Visual Arts Intensive, Lincoln Center Institute, Kalamazoo, M

SKILLS AND SOFTWARE

GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2016 The Brandi Keeler Chronicles, College for Creative Studies, Detroit MI
2015 The Marguerite Wooley Chronicles, College for Creative Studies, Detroit MI
Student Exhibition Opening, College for Creative Studies, Detroit MI
2014 The Melanie Jackson Chronicles, College for Creative Studies, Detroit MI
2013 42nd Annual Staff and Student Exhibition, Pewabic, Detroit MI
2012 Art Hop, Work of community project participants in Kalamazoo College programs, Park Trades Center, Kalamazoo MI
2011 Art Hop, Park Trades Center, Kalamazoo MI
Art Hop, Park Trades Center, Kalamazoo MI
Education for the Arts Teaching Artists’ Exhibition, Epic Center, Kalamazoo MI
Introductions, Park Trades Center, Kalamazoo MI
We Care About Mother Earth, Parish Church of Christ the King, Portage MI
Art Hop, Taco Bob’s Restaurant, Kalamazoo MI
Peace Jam, Bernhard Center of Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo MI
Art Hop, Park Trades Center, Kalamazoo MI
Art Hop, Park Trades Center, Kalamazoo MI
2010 Art Hop, Park Trades Center, Kalamazoo MI
Art Hop, Park Trades Center, Kalamazoo MI
Week One, Park Trades Center, Kalamazoo MI
2009 Art Hop, Henderson Castle, Kalamazoo MI

SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2012 In place, Light Fine Arts Gallery, Kalamazoo MI
2011 Matching Nightgowns, Light Fine Arts Gallery, Kalamazoo MI

AWARDS
2012 Kalamazoo Artist Development Initiative Grant, Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo
2011 Phi Betta Kappa, Kalamazoo College
George Eaton Errington Prize in Art, Kalamazoo College Art Department
Lilia Chen Award in Art, Kalamazoo College Art Department
Senior Thesis Honors, Kalamazoo College Art Department