Résumé
ART EDUCATION
Illinois State University: Normal, IL Fall 2001 – Fall 2004
Bachelor of Science: Art Education, Dec. 2004, GPA = 3.52 / 4.00
Honors: College of Fine Arts Dean’s List (Fall 2004)
College of DuPage: Glen Ellyn, IL Fall 1999 – Spring 2001
Associate in Arts, May 2001, GPA = 3.71 / 4.00
Honors: High Honors
CERTIFICATION
Illinois Teaching Certification K-12, Art Endorsement
Maryland Standard Professional I Certificate in Art N-12
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EXPERIENCE
Visual Arts Director, Expressions After School LLC: Needham, MA, 01/07-08/07
- Taught K-6th grade children in an integrated arts and education based program
- In charge of directing the program and staff
- Drama Director: wrote, directed and set design for play
- Wrote and implemented curriculum for Art: Taught Water Colors, Ceramics, Pastels, paper mache, colored pencil, crayons, drawing skills, wheel throwing, acrylic painting, set painting, oil pastels
- Designed and Painted a float entered into a town competition and won first prize
- Increased student enrolment by creating art and drama programs within the school
Art Teacher, Northeast Middle School: Baltimore, MD, 9/05-06/06
- Taught 6th, 7th & 8th grade classes with some class sizes of 40+ students
- Founded the Art Program
- Tailored curriculums to make best use of schools limited art supplies and resources
- Created an after school arts program to provide additional opportunities
- Dealt with student conflicts in a school that is at-risk for being "persistently dangerous"
- Member of the School Improvement Team and School Beautification Committee
- Promoted, decorated and monitored student events
Head Ceramics Specialist, Camp Lokanda: Glen Spey, NY, Summers 04-06
- Directed summer long ceramics art program at an overnight youth camp (ages 8 – 15)
- Designed projects, selected materials and mentored assistant art counselor
- Hosted ceramic art tours for parents and prospective campers
- Worked with senior camp directors to manage staff and youth issues during the summer