Isabel Gallegos
Los Angeles, CA 90303
| ilgallegos444@gmail.com
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SUMMARY
Creative and compassionate teaching artist and youth mentor with hands-on experience designing and leading art-based workshops for children and teens. Skilled in lesson planning, portfolio review, and student engagement in both classroom and residential settings. Brings a safety-first mindset and a collaborative approach to working with youth in educational and extracurricular programs.
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EXPERIENCE
AUGUST 2025 - PRESENT
After-school Program Leader
YMCA | Bennett-Kew Elementary | IUSD
Supported youth programming at the YMCA by supervising children ages 8–13 within safety ratios, developing and implementing structured lesson plans and enrichment activities, applying effective behavior management strategies, maintaining strong communication with families and staff, and providing leadership while upholding organizational values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
JULY 2024 - Present
Project: NDA Children's Book illustrator
Manages creative deadlines, edits, and client expectations independently
SEPTEMBER 2024 - NOVEMBER 2024
Teaching Artist & Social Media Intern
Audubon Middle School | Pulse Arts
Implemented accessible art workshop for children 11-14 years old in partnership with Pulse Arts, provided supplies and lesson plans weekly
Mentored gifted students and reviewed portfolios for submission into gifted school programs
Managed content creation of internship for social media and organization’s newsletter
JULY 2024 - AUGUST 2024
Summer of Art Resident Assistant
Residence Hall | Otis College of Art and Design
Became an all-around resource, took the role of responsible mentor and counselor for the duration of Otis College’s college immersion program for children between 14 - 17 years old, verified safety through bed check protocol and system for residents leaving campus
Created community and bonding by engaging residents in program events such as field trips and study halls, encouraged socialization amongst peers
Trained in conflict mediation, sensitive to child and parent concerns
Referred residents to appropriate services when necessary (counseling, health center, Title IX)
JANUARY 2023 - MAY 2023
2D Asset Artist
USC GAMES
Delivered prop, environment, splash and UI art for Machine Heart, a non-profit indie side-scroller game
Updated USC team with progress check-ins every week, received instruction and feedback from director and art lead, communicated in a timely manner, discussed future tasks and plans for game presentation
SEPTEMBER 2021 - MAY 2024
Administrative Aide I- Circulation
Millard Sheets Library | Otis College of Art and Design
Ensured daily maintenance of library, managed main desk by assisting patrons with general inquiries, check in-out of materials, locating books, navigating search engines and the library catalog
Cleaned work areas and proper setup of computer stations, monitored users and confirmed preservation of library materials and space
Curated recommendations as well as advertisement for new books, updated inventory, organized and shelf-read bookstacks, cataloged new materials and books
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SKILLS
Software: Maya, Zbrush, Blender, Adobe products (After Effects, Premiere, Photoshop),
Novice Spanish speaker, can fluently understand
3D/ CG sculpting, modeling, texturing, lighting, rendering, animation
Painting and drawing— watercolor, acrylic, gouache, graphite, charcoal, oil pastel
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CERTIFICATES
Child Abuse & Neglect Mandated Reporter
Dean’s List Recipient— Fall 2022
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EDUCATION
Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles CA
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
August 2021-May 2025