Education
May, 2000 University of Maryland , College Park , MD
Master of Education degree, College of Education
Concentration in Visual Arts Education
Student Chapter Member, National Art Education Association
Student Member, Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society
May, 1997 Ohio Wesleyan University , Delaware
Bachelor of Arts degree
Double major in Psychology and Fine Arts (studio), GPA=3.2
President, American Advertising Federation College
Vice President of Finance, Kappa Alpha Theta
Varsity Womens’ Soccer, Ohio Wesleyan University
January, 1994 Chiang Mai University , Chiang Mai , Thailand
Studied the politics, Language culture and religion of Thailand
Summer, 1992 Rhode Island School of Design , Providence , Rhode Island
Completed pre-college summer art program.
Certification State of Massachusetts
State of Maryland
Professional
Memberships National Education Association
National Art Educators Association
Work Experience
Decemeber 2009- Art Teacher – Kidcasso Studio, Wakefield , MA
Present
September, 2003- Art Educator, Watertown Public Schools , Watertown , MA
Present Responsible for the design and implementation of curriculum and standards for the elementary level visual arts. Coordinated with classroom teachers to assist and assess cross-curricular lessons. Aided in development and analysis of art proficiency exams for grades 3rd-5th. Responsible for coordination of students’ participation in district-wide art show. Assisted with the design and implementation of new student reporting system. Serve as faculty representative on the Parent Teacher Organization and on school Site Council. Wrote and received grants from the Watertown Cultural Council for cultural field trips and Watertown Public Schools Summer Workshops. Created and implemented after school art classes through “Course for Kids” program such as clay workshops, cultural mask making, and perspective drawing.
September, 2000- Art Specialist, Montgomery County Public Schools , Rockville , MD
June, 2003 Responsible for the art education of children with multiple disabilities, Level V and students included in the general education setting. Coordinated with classroom teachers to assist with curriculum goals. Responsible for students’ participation in All-County art show and school-wide art school. Designed stage sets for musical productions and coordinated student production of stage sets.
June 2002- Art Leader, Over the Rainbow Camp, Bethesda , MD
August 2002 Responsible for the coordination and execution of art activities for children with Sensory Integration Dysfunction, ages 4-10.
September, 1998- Graphics and Communications Manager, The American Society of Interior
June 1999 Designers, Washington , DC
Designed and coordinated printing of in-house publications, coordinated media interviews and story leads; generated share of voice chart for monthly reports, maintained public relations database, managed all publications sales and orders.
July, 1997- Project Coordinator, Klemtner Advertising (Affiliate of Saatchi and
October, 1998 Saatchi North America, Inc.), New York , N.Y.
Prepared and Tracked budgets, aided in development and layout of education slide kits for Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories, managed event planning and coordination of national conferences.
Computer Skills
-Proficient on Macintosh and PC computer systems
-Extended knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop 6.0, Adobe PageMaker, Adobe Illustrator, Paintshop Pro 5, Boardmaker, Kidpix and Writing with Symbols, Blogger, TeacherWeb
References
Available upon request
