Resumé

Resume

Academic Preparation

May 2006
Masters of Arts in Teaching: Elementary, Art Education, College of Notre Dame, MD
December 2003
Art Education Certification Program, Kutztown University, Moravian College, PA
January 2000
Bachelor of Arts, Fine Arts, Lynchburg College, VA

Mission Statement

To infuse Arts Integration into public schools by working collaboratively with teachers, community artists, and all stakeholders.

Qualifications

Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate: Art Education K-12 and Elementary Education 1-6
Grant Writing, Fundraising, Educational Program Development and Sustainment
Experience working with preschool, elementary, middle, and high school aged children.
Exceptionally creative with proven organizational, planning, and leadership skills.

Professional Experience

August 2018-Present
Art Teacher, Curtis Bay Elementary Middle School, Baltimore City Public Schools, MD

Arts Integration Coach working with Young Audiences and Arts Every Day
School Family Council Chair
Heart of School Award Grant winner, funded, “Kind Words and Kind Actions” mosaic 15ft mural.

August 2017-June 2018
Art Teacher, Winand Elementary School, Baltimore County Public Schools, MD

Designed Two and Three-Dimensional Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade Art Projects integrating Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science.
After-school Art Club Facilitator, year-long program, more specialized artistic experiences, contests, and shows.

August 2007-June 2017
Art Teacher, Gilmor Elementary School, Baltimore City Public Schools, MD
Instructional Leadership Team/Arts Integration

Arts Integration Coach working with Young Audiences and Arts Every Day
School Family Council Chair 2008-Present
Student Learning Objective Ambassador, Sustainability Ambassador, and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports team member 2008-Present
Gilman/Gilmor Mentoring Facilitator After School Program 2009, 2010.

Grant Writing

KaBOOM! Playground installation October 2015
7 Indoor and Outdoor Murals, Hallway Monthly Beautification, Playground US Map and Game Painting.
Garden Grant and Green Team Facilitator 2007-Present
Baltimore Energy Challenge Winner May 2017

Art Instruction: Created curriculum aligned to Maryland and National Standards

Designed Two and Three-Dimensional Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade Art Projects integrating Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science.
After-school Art Club Facilitator, year-long program, more specialized artistic experiences, contests, and shows.

June 2004- August 2010
Art Instructor, Towson University Community Arts Center, Towson, MD

Taught two and three-dimensional art to children ages six through eleven.
Curated the Student Art Show, including selection, organization, and installation of the pieces.

August 2006-June 2007
Art Teacher, Cardinal Shehan School, Baltimore, MD

Taught two and three-dimensional art to Pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade.
Taught a seventh grade advisory class that includes study skills, community service, and peer relationships in a sorority atmosphere.

January 2004- August 2005
Activity Coordinator, Baltimore County Department of Recreation & Parks, MD

Assisted in the planning, scheduling, budgeting, and coordinating of a variety of recreation activities, therapeutic camps, and special events.
Recruits, trains, and coordinates the work of staff and volunteers.

June 2000- December 2003
Education Programs Assistant, The Crayola Factory Museum, PA

Developed, and implemented lesson plans and curriculum related to exhibits and programming in the arts.
Facilitated special programming such as Summer Art Camp, Parent and Tot, and Teachers Workshops.
Researched and reported on new programming to enhance the visitor experience.
Maintained and monitored supplies and budget on a monthly basis.
Provided direction and information to the staff and volunteers.

September 2001- June 2002
Ceramics Teacher, Platypus Pottery School, NJ

Taught hand built and wheel thrown ceramics to ages six through twelve.
Assisted with the after-school outreach program and summer camp.

January 2000- July 2000
Teacher and Assistant to the Director, Creative Hands Art Studio, NJ

Taught painting, drawing, sculpture, and ceramics to ages four through twelve.
Assisted the director with class registration, data input, and budget management.

Educational Experience