Elyssa (Lyssa) Malota
Bristol, Connecticut
Available For Hire
Custom Commissions: OPEN
Professional Artist
Work Currently Being Displayed:
The Muse Paint Bar
West Hartford, CT
December 2021-Present
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When entering the Muse Paint Bar in Blue Black Square in West Hartford, CT, Lyssa's art hangs amongst her coworkers in their artist's display gallery. Three original traditional pieces hang, all are available for purchase.
Lead Painting Instructor
The Muse Paint Bar
West Hartford, CT
December 2021-Present
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Assisting and aiding guest creativity
Demonstrate consistent creative briefs and lesson plans
Public Speaking
Art Teacher
ArtVentures for Kids/MadScience Events
November 2021-Present
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Assisting and aiding children's creativity
Demonstrate consistent creative briefs and lesson plans
Public Speaking
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Previous Work Experience
Professional Nanny
Private Residents
2017-2021
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Aid and care for children (infant-five)
Household management
Establish clear learning objectives and developmental milestones
Manage in-home early childhood education
Private Driving
Personal assistance to mother
Light housekeeping
Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Professional Skills
Procreate
Microsoft Office
Google Docs
Creative Design
Graphic Design
Marketing
Traditional Drawing
Tattoo Design
Mural Painting
Charcoal Drawing
Acrylic Painting
Gouache Painting
Watercolor Painting
Color Theory
Typing
Emotional Regulation
House Management
Child Development
Infant Care
Toddler/Preschool Education
Childcare
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2010 - present
2010 - present
Head Teacher for Waddler Class
Children's Creative Learning Center
June 2016- April 2017​
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Aid and care for four children age nine- twenty months
Classroom management
Customer Service
Office filing
Establish clear learning objectives and developmental milestones
Manage early childhood education
Coincide with state guidelines
Education
Charter Oak State College- BA in Psychology
​August 2020 - present
Naugatuck Valley Community College- Associate's in Psychology
September 2017-May 2020​
Holy Cross High School- High School Diploma
August 2011- May 2015