Profile
Dedicated and enthusiastic art educator seeking a teaching position where I can become an active member of the school and provide an extraordinary environment where students will learn to recognize their full potential as members of a community.
Education
2003-2007 Rowan University, BA in Psychology
Glassboro, NJ, Major: Psychology Minor: Visual Art GPA 3.502
Dean’s List 2003-2007, Graduated Cum Laude
2007-2009 Burlington County College, non-matriculated coursework
Pemberton, NJ, GPA 3.938
2008-2009 University of the Arts, MAT in the Visual Arts
Philadelphia, PA, GPA 3.956
Certification & Clearances
Praxis Tests: Praxis I (Comprehensive Score): 543
Praxis II Art Content Knowledge: 184
Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge: 186
2010 New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing, Art K-12
2010 Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate, Art K-12
2006 New Jersey Substitute Certificate
Teaching Experience
2/10-Present
Tutor, Club Z!, Marlton, NJ
Plan and develop activities and lessons for students based on their individual needs, Provide differentiated instruction to make lessons more effective, Develop a professional rapport with students and parents.
12/06-Present
Substitute Teacher, Rancocas Valley Regional High School, Mount Holly, NJ
Responsible for classes of 30 students from grades 9-12, Follow teachers’ lesson plans for up to 5 classes per day, Administer planned assignments to students and organize completed work, Maintain a professional rapport with both students and faculty.
10/09-12/09
Student Teacher, William Penn Charter School, Philadelphia, PA
Taught 3 ceramics courses for students 9-12 including a lesson on Japanese pottery and cultural traditions and a lesson in which students built 12” coil pots that incorporated movement. Helped team-teach a course for 9th grade students incorporating fine, performing and digital arts.
9/09-10/09
Student Teacher, Haddon Township School District, Haddon Township, NJ
Taught 7 original lessons to grades K-5. Among my favorite lessons were my Romare Bearden and the Harlem Renaissance lesson during which students created a self-portrait in the style of the artist using self-decorated papers, as well as a lesson on creating life-size scarecrow sculptures. Maintained a safe and effective learning environment for 500 students per week.
11/08
Teens United for Peace Conference Assistant, Philadelphia Museum of Art, PA
Students from high schools in the Philadelphia area read original poetry and short stories surrounding the theme of anti-violence and tolerance. Students also presented films in which they starred, directed, and wrote.
Responsible for overseeing student areas and assisting with student exhibitions.
10/08-12/08
Teaching Assistant, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA
Assisted visually-impaired students in completing sculptures for a book release held at the museum, Assisted in teaching lessons created for adult students with visual impairment, Prepared materials and a safe and welcoming learning environment for students, Gained valuable experience with a special needs population, Assisted museum tours and teaching lessons based on current exhibitions for students ages 3-5, Prepared and exhibited student work.
1/08-4/08
Art Teacher, Samuel Powell Elementary School, West Philadelphia, PA
Taught original art lessons in the theme of African countries to 125 students per week, Planned and budgeted art supplies for one semester of lessons, Independently managed classes and taught several different multidisciplinary and multicultural lessons per visit.
1/07-5/07
Art Therapist Intern, Behavior Counts Therapy, LLC
Created therapy tools for sessions, Designed web ads and invitations for art therapy workshops, Made house visits to assist with therapy sessions for children with Autism.
Exhibitions/Honors
Rowan University
May 2007 Graduated with Honors- Cum Laude
2003-2007 Dean's List
2007 Research published on Cyberbullying in High Schools
2007 Juried Art Show- Westby Gallery
University of the Arts
May 2010 Dianne Foxman Award for Achievement in Teaching and Learning in Art Education
May 2009 “Wish You Were Here Exhibition” President Buffington's office
November 2009 “Teaching with Students with Special Needs” Workshop
Skills
Classroom: Classroom Management, Multitasking, Multicultural Studies, Written and Verbal Communication
Creative: Ceramics, Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Photography (Digital and Film), Various Crafts, Basic Graphic Design, Printmaking, and Gallery Installation (experience in teaching all of the mentioned areas)
Technical: SmartBoard software, Mac/Windows, MS office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), QuarkXPress, Adobe (Writer, Photoshop, Illustrator)
