Michelle Guerra

Educator • Photographer • Multidisciplinary Artist

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Contact Information

Location: Lubbock, TX
Email: michelleguerra1988@gmail.com
Portfolio: www.michellejadeguerra.com

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Professional Summary​

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Michelle is a dedicated educator, multidisciplinary artist, and photographer with over 10 years of experience in K–12 education and 15 years of professional photography practice. She holds a Master of Arts in Art Education with a minor in Educational Psychology. Her expertise spans curriculum design aligned with TEKS, year-long instructional planning, and student mentorship, as well as creative work across photography, painting, graphite, and textile sculpture. Michelle’s artistic vision is expressed through candid, emotive photography in dark, romantic tones and through participatory community art projects, including a city-commissioned mural and artist residencies. She combines academic rigor with creative exploration to cultivate meaningful experiences for students and audiences alike.

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Skills

• Curriculum design & TEKS alignment

• Year-long instructional planning

• Student mentorship & support

• Visual & performance instruction (Aerial Arts)

• Photography (film & digital), editing, post-processing

• Painting, graphite, and textile sculpture

• Gallery installation & exhibition preparation

• Presentation, research, and formal writing

• Communication & collaboration

• Scheduling & budget management

• Creative problem-solving and project coordination

• Time and goal-oriented, works well under pressure

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Education

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Doctor of Philosophy in Fine Arts Candidate

Texas Tech University - Present

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Master of Arts in Art Education
Minor: Educational Psychology
Texas Tech University – 2025

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Bachelor of Arts in Visual Studies
Texas Tech University – 2015

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Professional Experience​

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K–12 Educator

All Saints Episcopal School • Lubbock, TX • 10 Years

• Developed and delivered standards-based curriculum across multiple grade levels, aligned with TEKS.

• Created year-long instructional plans focused on student achievement, creativity, and personal growth.

• Utilized strong communication, classroom management, and cross-department coordination skills.

• Fostered a creative, inclusive, and emotionally supportive learning environment.

 

Coordinator & Director – Summer Art Camp Programs

Lubbock/All Saints Episcopal School • 10 Years

• Oversee annual summer art camps, including planning, staffing, budgeting, and curriculum development.

• Design creative programming aligned with student engagement, artistic growth, and learning outcomes.

• Manage operations to ensure a safe, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment.

 

Visual & Performance Instructor – Aerial Arts

Aerial Atmosphere • 5 Years

• Provided instruction in visual arts and aerial performance, integrating physical movement with artistic expression.

• Supported students in developing technical skills, confidence, and storytelling abilities.

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Higher Education Administrator

Academic Support Coordinator

South Plains College | Levelland, TX | 2026 – Present

• Academic Support Operations: Coordinate daily operations for multiple academic support centers across Levelland, Lubbock, and Plainview, ensuring consistent service delivery and effective student academic support.

• Staff Supervision & Scheduling: Manage scheduling and oversight for 40+ tutors and student employees across five academic support centers, maintaining efficient coverage and operational continuity.

• Program Organization: Develop and implement structured systems for tutor coordination, student engagement, and resource allocation to support institutional student success initiatives.

• Project Management: Lead administrative projects related to tutoring services, workflow development, and operational improvements across multiple campus locations.

• Marketing & Outreach: Design and implement promotional materials and communication strategies to increase student awareness and utilization of tutoring and academic support services.

• Budget Coordination: Assist with departmental budgeting, resource planning, and operational expenditures in alignment with institutional policies and fiscal procedures.

• Administrative Communication: Serve as a central liaison between faculty, tutors, and administrative departments to ensure clear communication and effective program implementation.

• Data & Design Tools: Utilize Microsoft Excel for operational tracking, scheduling systems, and reporting; develop marketing and outreach materials using Adobe Photoshop.

Residencies & Commissions

Lubbock Drain Mural Winner
2025

CASP Studio Resident Artist
7-month residency • 2023

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Artistic Practice

 

Photography

15 years • Film & Digital

• Specializes in candid, authentic portraiture with dark, romantic, and emotive color palettes.

• Creates work that engages viewers through storytelling and emotional depth.

• Skilled in editing, composition, color grading, and post-production.

 

Multidisciplinary Art

• Painting, graphite, and soft textile sculpture.

• Explores themes of memory, emotion, and human connection.

• Produces both personal and commissioned work, integrating community engagement when applicable.

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Gallery Exhibitions

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• "Flourishing: Past Present and Future" • Satellite Gallery CASP • 2025

• "Circle of Transformation: Matter/iarchy, Migration, and Metamorphoses" • Satellite Gallery CASP • 2024

• First Friday Art Trail (Monthly) • Lubbock CASP Studio G • 2023

• Lubbock Arts Festival • Lubbock Garden and Arts Center • 2014

 

 

Research, Presentations, Publications

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• Abstract Presentation • Art Humanities Abstract Conference • 2025

• Suspended Voices: Navigating Anxieties through Art, Air and Earth (film & written presentation) • Texas Tech University • 2025

• Published Featured Artist • Lunar Magazine • 2022 & 2021

 

 

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References

Available upon request.