Curriculum Vita/ Resume
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education, September 2012
Concentration: Painting, GPA: 3.674 out of 4.00
Dean’s and Chancellor’s List, August 2008 – May 2012
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, North Dartmouth, MA
TEACHING LICENSURE
MA Initial Visual Arts Teaching License (5-12), November 2012
MA Initial Visual Arts Teaching License (PreK – 8), June 2014
TEACHING & OTHER EXPERIENCE
Visual Arts Teacher, summer 2011, 2012, 2013, & part of 2014
Bridgewater State University’s Arts for Youth, Bridgewater, MA
· Design and teach lessons that allow all to achieve artistic success, and expose students to varying art mediums, artists, and cultures
· Teach two visual arts workshops, two visual arts classes, & a mask-making class daily
· Manage classes of varying abilities and ages (6- 12 yrs.), and create a trusting, engaging class environment
Art Instructor & Store Assistant, June 2013- Present
Bridgewater Art & Custom Framing, Bridgewater, MA
· Design and teach art lessons to students ages 1-10
· Create “Paint & Pour” samples, and teach 3 hour step-by-step, “Paint & Pour” painting classes to adults
· Assist paint your own pottery and framing customers, and respond to general inquires
Claims Service Specialist, December 2013-July 2014
Arbella Insurance Company, Quincy, MA
· Pursued reimbursement for money we paid to our insured, from the at-fault party's insurance carrier
· Made frequent phone calls, and effectively communicated in a professional manner
· Filed Arbitration- validated our insured's innocence through clear, persuasive writing that is supported by evidence.
Long-Term Substitute Visual Arts Teacher, June 2013
J.T. Nichols Middle School, Middleborough, MA
· Taught grade 6,7, & 8 visual arts classes
· Encouraged students to discuss and show an understanding of the elements and principles of design
· Encouraged the making of personally meaningful art
· Created a positive, trusting class environment
Substitute Teacher, September 2012- November 2013
Middleborough Public Schools, Middleborough, MA
· Followed teacher’s instructions and managed classroom environment
· Subbed in grades K-12, and in classes for severe special needs and autism
Visual Arts Student Teacher, January 2012 – May 2012
James Madison Morton Middle School, Fall River, MA
· Created lessons that had measurable objectives, focused on the elements and principles of design, and that were grounded in the Massachusetts State Frameworks
· Performed demonstrations and encouraged dialogue about ongoing artwork
· Attended professional development and faculty meetings
Peer Tutor, September 2010 – May 2012
UMass Dartmouth’s Writing and Reading Center, North Dartmouth, MA
· Guided students as they revised writing for various disciplines and classes
· Helped students determine strengths and weaknesses of papers, and assess what needed most attention
· Showed students how to develop a strong thesis, research, organize and outline
EXHIBITIONS
Art Education Senior Show, December 2011
ArtWorks!, New Bedford, MA
VOLUNTEER WORK
Native English Speaking Conversation Partner, January 2011 – May 2012
Conversation Partner Program, Writing and Reading Center
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education, September 2012
Concentration: Painting, GPA: 3.674 out of 4.00
Dean’s and Chancellor’s List, August 2008 – May 2012
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, North Dartmouth, MA
TEACHING LICENSURE
MA Initial Visual Arts Teaching License (5-12), November 2012
MA Initial Visual Arts Teaching License (PreK – 8), June 2014
TEACHING & OTHER EXPERIENCE
Visual Arts Teacher, summer 2011, 2012, 2013, & part of 2014
Bridgewater State University’s Arts for Youth, Bridgewater, MA
· Design and teach lessons that allow all to achieve artistic success, and expose students to varying art mediums, artists, and cultures
· Teach two visual arts workshops, two visual arts classes, & a mask-making class daily
· Manage classes of varying abilities and ages (6- 12 yrs.), and create a trusting, engaging class environment
Art Instructor & Store Assistant, June 2013- Present
Bridgewater Art & Custom Framing, Bridgewater, MA
· Design and teach art lessons to students ages 1-10
· Create “Paint & Pour” samples, and teach 3 hour step-by-step, “Paint & Pour” painting classes to adults
· Assist paint your own pottery and framing customers, and respond to general inquires
Claims Service Specialist, December 2013-July 2014
Arbella Insurance Company, Quincy, MA
· Pursued reimbursement for money we paid to our insured, from the at-fault party's insurance carrier
· Made frequent phone calls, and effectively communicated in a professional manner
· Filed Arbitration- validated our insured's innocence through clear, persuasive writing that is supported by evidence.
Long-Term Substitute Visual Arts Teacher, June 2013
J.T. Nichols Middle School, Middleborough, MA
· Taught grade 6,7, & 8 visual arts classes
· Encouraged students to discuss and show an understanding of the elements and principles of design
· Encouraged the making of personally meaningful art
· Created a positive, trusting class environment
Substitute Teacher, September 2012- November 2013
Middleborough Public Schools, Middleborough, MA
· Followed teacher’s instructions and managed classroom environment
· Subbed in grades K-12, and in classes for severe special needs and autism
Visual Arts Student Teacher, January 2012 – May 2012
James Madison Morton Middle School, Fall River, MA
· Created lessons that had measurable objectives, focused on the elements and principles of design, and that were grounded in the Massachusetts State Frameworks
· Performed demonstrations and encouraged dialogue about ongoing artwork
· Attended professional development and faculty meetings
Peer Tutor, September 2010 – May 2012
UMass Dartmouth’s Writing and Reading Center, North Dartmouth, MA
· Guided students as they revised writing for various disciplines and classes
· Helped students determine strengths and weaknesses of papers, and assess what needed most attention
· Showed students how to develop a strong thesis, research, organize and outline
EXHIBITIONS
Art Education Senior Show, December 2011
ArtWorks!, New Bedford, MA
VOLUNTEER WORK
Native English Speaking Conversation Partner, January 2011 – May 2012
Conversation Partner Program, Writing and Reading Center
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth