Afrika M Abney

Washington, DC

Education Management

Non-Profit Organization
Arts and Marketing Consultant

Professional Arts and Marketing

Corcoran School of the Art 1993 - 1997
Bachelors, Studio Arts Bell Multicultural High School 1991 - 1993
Nationhouse Positive Action Center (Watoto) 1978 - 1991
Howard University's Art Department 1984 - 1989

Teaching
Art Education
Event Management
Grant Writing
Tutoring
Elementary Education
Curriculum Development
Curriculum Design
Event Planning
Lesson Planning
Public Speaking
Supervisory Skills
Special Education
Differentiated Instruction
Press Releases
Nonprofits
Community Outreach
Research
Staff Development
Proposal Writing
Leadership
Curriculum Assessment
Student Engagement
Creative Problem Solving
Customer Service
Program Management
Social Media
Program Evaluation
Curriculum Innovation
Marketing Strategy
Computer Technology
Intuitiveness
Youth Mentoring
Creative Entrepreneurship
Communication
Parent Child Relationships
Design Workshops
Cultural Awareness
Parent Teacher Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Workshop Presentation
Student Recruiting
Youth Programs
Youth Engagement
Client Confidentiality
Creative Strategy
Key Client Relationships
Problem Solving
Helping Clients
Consulting

Consulting
Camp Programming
Mentoring
Videography
Sunday School
Program Design
Programming
Theatre
Parenting
Literary Services
Management
Community Events
Politics
After School Programs
Working With Children
Arts and Culture
Curriculum Development
Technology
Soccer
Public Speaking
Reading
Networking
Volunteering
Education
Bullying Prevention
Children's Health
Photography
Science and Technology
Volleyball
Arts and Education Programs
Physical Education
Community Outreach
Peer Mentoring
Social Media Campaigns
Event Marketing and Promoting
Promoting
Curating Exhibitions
Festivals
Out of School Program
Digital Photography
Graphic Design
West African Dance
Exhibiting Art
Youth
Outdoor Recreation
Mcing
Creative Writing
Workshops
Marketing
Outdoor Education
Subbing
Career Presentations and Seminars
Enrichment Activities
Performing
Economic Empowerment
African Drumming
Samba Fusions
Ushering
Collaborating
Health
Teaching
Children
Collage Design
Social Networking and Creative Writing
Art Auctions
Afrobeats
Environment
Original Art
Reading To Students
Dance Education
Career Seminars
Civil Rights and Social Action
Administration
Tutoring
Development and Management
Art Exhibitions
Substitute Teaching
Tutoring Students
Church Activities
Community Activities
Art Exhibition
Painting
In School Programs
Storytelling

English
French

New Orleans, LA

Varies
Consultant

Founder

Washington, DC

Washington, DC

Reading Partners
Washington, DC
Jan 2013 to May 2013
Reading Tutor (Independent Contractor)
Young Playwrights' Theatre
Washington, DC
Oct 2012 to May 2013
Affiliated Teaching Artist (Independent Contractor)
Dance Institute of Washington
Washington, DC
Aug 2011 to Sep 2011
West African Dance Instructor
Phillips Collection
Washington, DC
Oct 2000 to Aug 2001
Museum Assistant

Corcoran School of the Arts
Washington, DC
1993 to 1997
BFA in Fine Arts

Excellent leadership and teaching skills Excellent communicator Excellent communication and written skills as well as an ability to finish work within deadline Strong interpersonal skills Differentiated Instruction Ability to relate effectively to a wide variety of learners Strong computer skills, and familiarity with educational technologies Knowledge of curriculum design and student evaluation Extremely skilled working with children Directed and coordinated programs, events and festivals Extremely talented and detailed oriented and etc