QUALIFICATIONS: NC Licensed Visual Arts Teacher K-12 since 2002 12 years of accomplished teaching experience in Wake County Developed and implemented extensive art curriculum for Pre -K through 12th grade students of all development needs International Baccalaureate Certification 2009 Portland, Oregon
EDUCATION: Meredith College, Raleigh, NC Magna Cum Laude Bachelors of Art in Visual Arts Education, 2002 Reference: Dr. Wetonah Rice Parker: Director of Teacher Education at Meredith College Email: [email protected]Phone: 919-760-8305
WORK EXPERIENCE:
2008-Present: Millbrook High School Visual Arts Teacher & Sculpture Teacher Developed a sculpture program that advanced from one section of Sculpture 1, to now encompass Sculpture 1 through Sculpture 3 Honors. Art Club Advisor: 2009-Present: Facilitate weekly meetings, AU Programs, School wide events and community projects. 2013-2014 school year we participated in ArtSpark Street Painting, PS I Love you-Antibullying Campaign, Letterland Literacy Celebration for Pullen Park, and Wags for Tags rain barrel auction, and MHS International Festival. International Festival Art Chair: 2009-Present: Championing annual school and community collaboration for global awareness. Management of school wide projects that focus on cultural collaboration of students, teachers and families. IB MYP Leadership Committee: 2009-Present: Accountable for the development and implementation of school wide IB curriculum and policies. Reference: Loren Baron: IB Diploma Coordinator Email:[email protected]Phone: 919-501-7952
2007-2004: Cary High School Visual Arts Teacher Art Club Advisor- directed weekly meetings, facilitated service programs with Aphasia stroke patients Produced comprehensive programs for Special Needs students Independently collaborated with Special Needs students during planning periods to build personal connections and art curriculum Reference: John Bingham: Assistant Principal Email: [email protected]Phone: 919-460-3549
2004-2002: St. Michael’s Catholic School Visual Arts Teacher I started working at St. Michael’s the 2nd year it was open, giving me the opportunity to develop and implement Visual Arts curriculum for Pre-K through eighth grade. I taught the entire school by myself, which consisted of 615 students. Reference: Kathleen Langevin Email: [email protected] Phone: 919-468-6168
2013-Present: Professional Freelance Design Work Downtown Raleigh Sheraton lobby “Events” board Menu Boards for Jimmy V’s Restaurant in Downtown Raleigh