Recent graduate with a background in printmaking, ceramics, drawing, and painting, passionate about pursuing a career in teaching Art. Skilled in offering a multi-dimensional and dynamic approach that fosters creativity and exploration. Hold experience in nurturing students' artistic expression, critical thinking, and performance skills through hands-on support and effective teaching strategies. Influenced positive changes in individuals' academic achievements through encouraging strong decision-making skills, reflective thinking, and creative problem-solving. Possess a deep understanding of psychological concepts and hands-on skills that cultivate safe and supportive spaces where creativity, curiosity, and learning can flourish, as can collaboration and confidence-building.
Amanda Zeldin
Summary
Education
University of North Carolina At AshevilleAsheville, NC
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Southwest Institute of Healing ArtsTempe, AZ
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Work History
Blossom's CreativeAsheville
Job overview
- Support in daily floral operations: packaging and transporting arrangements, processing new flowers, general facility maintenance, and more.
- Support event production and execution: pulling and prepping materials for transport, partnering with designers through the floral production process, loading and unloading of vehicles, event set-up and break-down, assisting in variety of craft projects, and more
UNC AshevilleAsheville
Job overview
- Served as a Teaching Assistant for the Ceramics 2 course for the Fall 2023 semester.
- Supported students by holding weekly office hours, working one-on-one with students to aid the development of their ceramic skills and techniques, and helping them develop their ideas and concepts.
- General studio upkeep: including loading, firing, and unloading kilns, mixing glazes, and maintaining general cleanliness and organization of the studio.
- Assisted the professor in and out of class, and during demonstrations.
Odd's CafeAsheville
Job overview
- Alongside serving as a general barista, I also served as a Shift Lead, which included additional responsibilities of supporting other baristas on staff, opening and closing the register, and tracking inventory.
Green Sage CafeAsheville
Job overview
- Alongside serving as a general barista, I also served as a Shift Lead, or manager on duty when the general manager was out or occupied.
- This included additional responsibilities of supporting and leading a team of baristas, responding to customer problems, training new baristas, opening and closing the cafe, tracking inventory, and more.
Asheville Yoga CenterAsheville
Job overview
- Prepared and taught weekly yoga classes (1 to 3 days a week).
- Cultivated empathetic and present relationships with each student.
- Maintained an environment of safety and support, while encouraging exploration for each person.
Townsend Bertram & CompanyCarrboro
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Skills
- Highly proficient in a variety of mediums, including drawing, painting, ceramics, printmaking, sculpture, and more
- Extensive experience and training in working with children ranging from ages 3 to 18
- Studio management skills within different types of studios
- Significant experience in customer relations and communication
- Strong, empathetic, and supportive leader
- Flexibility and problem-solving skills
- Openness to feedback and commitment to growth
Relevant Experience
Volunteer Camp Counselor | Camp Twitch and Shout - Winder, GA | 2017-2024
- Camp Twitch and Shout is a week-long, overnight camp for children with Tourette's Syndrome
- Cabin Leader (2018), Unit Leader (2019), Leadership Team Member (2022, 2023)
Member of Leaders Club | YMCA - Chapel Hill, NC | 2010-2016
- Leaders Club is a volunteer-based organization for teenagers
- Executive board Member (2014-2015); Ambassador (2013-2014)
- Model Leader Award (2014, 2015)
Summer Camp Counselor | YMCA - Chapel Hill, NC | 2013-2015
- Unit Leader (2014); Canoe Chief/Support Staff (2015)
Accomplishments
- UNCA Chancelors List (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
- Jay Gertz & Charmaine Strong Art Now Scholarship Recipient (2024, 2025)
- UNCA Talent Scholarship Recipient (2023, 2024, 2025)
- GEM Fund American Association of University Women Scholarship Recipient (2023, 2024, 2025)
- Miller Scholars Recipient (2023, 2024, 2025)
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Additional Information
Hi, I'm Amanda!
A few of my greatest loves in life are art, nature and community. When I'm not working on my next creative project, I can usually be found outside, either hiking, climbing, camping or simply lounging in a nice piece of grass.
Throughout my life, I have noticed that I always seem to find my way towards teaching and supporting others. Whether in my years working as a camp counselor, teaching yoga classes, participating as a fellow student and peer, or even in moments serving as a friend or partner - no matter where I am, I always find the greatest meaning in watching those around me unlock their own potential and blossom into the boldest, brightest version of themselves.
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