Dinh Tu
Oakville,ON
Summary
Illustration student at Sheridan College with a passion for visual arts. Offering a solid foundation in visual arts and keen eye for detail, ready to learn and develop in professional environment. Brings strong understanding of artistic principles and creativity, with ability to learn new techniques and concepts quickly. Hoping to continue to develop strong skills, both artistically and within the workforce.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Teacher
Oakville Academy of the Arts
09.2025 - Current
- Managing art room supplies, equipment and resources to ensure students have everything they need to create.
- Designing lesson plans focused on improving student's personal skill and exploring artistic expression.
- Documenting student work in order to exhibit and keep track of the learning process of each child.
- Introducing digital art to younger students, teaching them how to transition from traditional mediums to digital software.
- Teaching art fundamentals to younger students, helping them develop technical skills.
Artist
In:Verse Webzine
08.2025 - Current
- Designed custom artwork for the webzine, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.
- Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints, and pencils to complete unique pieces for the webzine.
Assistant Art Teacher (Co-op)
River Oaks Public School
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Provided individualized guidance to students, helping them develop their artistic skills.
- Assisted lead teacher with lesson planning, resulting in more effective learning experiences for students.
- Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback.
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media, such as different painting mediums, and 3D projects.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Illustration
Sheridan College
Oakville, ON06-2028
Skills
- Acrylic painting
- Watercolour painting
- Digital art proficiency
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Student mentoring
- Curriculum planning
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Vietnamese
Elementary
Extracurricular activities
September 2025 - Present | Illustration Student Council | Events Team
Timeline
Art Teacher
Oakville Academy of the Arts
09.2025 - Current
Artist
In:Verse Webzine
08.2025 - Current
Assistant Art Teacher (Co-op)
River Oaks Public School
02.2024 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Illustration
Sheridan College