Resume
Education
Master of Education Degree in Teaching and Learning, May 2013 - Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI
Graduating GPA of 4.0
Bachelor of Art Education Degree, January 2008 - Rhode Island College, Providence, RI
Magna Cum Laude
Award Winner - Kingston-Mann Student Achievement Awards for Excellence in Diversity/Inclusion Scholarship
Relevant Coursework
Studio Arts Concentration in Painting
Studio Arts Experience in Design, Drawing, Printmaking, Ceramics, Sculpture, Jewelry & Metalsmithing, Adobe Illustrator
Education and Learning Theory
Licensure & Certification
Certified Art Teacher (PK-12) in the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
Teaching Experience
East Greenwich Public Schools, Art Teacher, 2008-Present, East Greenwich, RI,
Planned lessons for diverse learners in grades K-12
East Greenwich High School, 2011-2012
Planned developmentally appropriate lessons for grades 9-12
Taught beginning and upper level digital and darkroom photography, and Foundations of Art
Managed budget for Photography Program
Served as an advisor for graduating Senior Students
Volunteered as judge for Senior Project Exhibition
Collaborated with department teachers to common plan for common classes
Collaborated with department teachers to plan annual Art Show ("Ivy Day)
Archie R. Cole Middle School, 2013-Present
Planned developmentally appropriate lessons for grades 6, 7, and 8
Collaborated with partnering Art Teacher to common plan for and teach shared classes
Orchestrated School-Wide Art Show, Spring 2015
Participated in Town-Wide "Arts on Main", Spring 2014 and 2015
Participated in Scholastic Art Awards, January 2014 and 2015
George R. Hanaford and James H. Eldredge Elementary Schools, 2008-2011
Planned developmentally appropriate lessons for grades 4, 5, and 6
Collaborated with parent group to orchestrate and present annual Art Show
Collaborated with Music Department and Grade 4 teachers to put on an interdisciplinary musical performance
Worked with classroom teachers to provide students with interdisciplinary learning experiences
Joined School Improvement Team at both schools
Managed operating budget for Art Department at 4-6 level
Meadowbrook Farms and Frenchtown Elementary Schools, 2012-2014
Planned developmentally appropriate lessons for grades K, 1, 2, and 3
Collaborated with parent group and Music Teacher to orchestrate and present Annual Arts Night
Worked with classroom teachers and Library & Media Specialist to provide students with literacy-rich interdisciplinary learning experiences
Managed operating budget for Art Department at the K-3 level
Overbrook Academy, Summer Camp Teacher, Summers of 2008-2012, Warwick, RI
Taught English immersion classes to students in grades 5-8
Planned developmentally appropriate lessons and literacy-rich for English Language Learners based on Camp Themes
Collaborated with other teachers to vertically align lessons
Secondary Student Teaching, Cole Middle School, Fall of 2007, East Greenwich, RI
Elementary Student Teaching, Greenwood Elementary School, Fall of 2007, East Greenwich, RI
Achieved Honors in Student Teaching
Other Work Experience
Rhode Island College Writing Center, Writing Tutor, 2004-2007, Providence, RI
Tutored students of all academic levels in writing
Worked with large population of English Language Learners
Planned a tutor training class for incoming writing tutors, Summers of 2005-2007
References available upon request.
Master of Education Degree in Teaching and Learning, May 2013 - Johnson & Wales University, Providence, RI
Graduating GPA of 4.0
Bachelor of Art Education Degree, January 2008 - Rhode Island College, Providence, RI
Magna Cum Laude
Award Winner - Kingston-Mann Student Achievement Awards for Excellence in Diversity/Inclusion Scholarship
Relevant Coursework
Studio Arts Concentration in Painting
Studio Arts Experience in Design, Drawing, Printmaking, Ceramics, Sculpture, Jewelry & Metalsmithing, Adobe Illustrator
Education and Learning Theory
Licensure & Certification
Certified Art Teacher (PK-12) in the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
Teaching Experience
East Greenwich Public Schools, Art Teacher, 2008-Present, East Greenwich, RI,
Planned lessons for diverse learners in grades K-12
East Greenwich High School, 2011-2012
Planned developmentally appropriate lessons for grades 9-12
Taught beginning and upper level digital and darkroom photography, and Foundations of Art
Managed budget for Photography Program
Served as an advisor for graduating Senior Students
Volunteered as judge for Senior Project Exhibition
Collaborated with department teachers to common plan for common classes
Collaborated with department teachers to plan annual Art Show ("Ivy Day)
Archie R. Cole Middle School, 2013-Present
Planned developmentally appropriate lessons for grades 6, 7, and 8
Collaborated with partnering Art Teacher to common plan for and teach shared classes
Orchestrated School-Wide Art Show, Spring 2015
Participated in Town-Wide "Arts on Main", Spring 2014 and 2015
Participated in Scholastic Art Awards, January 2014 and 2015
George R. Hanaford and James H. Eldredge Elementary Schools, 2008-2011
Planned developmentally appropriate lessons for grades 4, 5, and 6
Collaborated with parent group to orchestrate and present annual Art Show
Collaborated with Music Department and Grade 4 teachers to put on an interdisciplinary musical performance
Worked with classroom teachers to provide students with interdisciplinary learning experiences
Joined School Improvement Team at both schools
Managed operating budget for Art Department at 4-6 level
Meadowbrook Farms and Frenchtown Elementary Schools, 2012-2014
Planned developmentally appropriate lessons for grades K, 1, 2, and 3
Collaborated with parent group and Music Teacher to orchestrate and present Annual Arts Night
Worked with classroom teachers and Library & Media Specialist to provide students with literacy-rich interdisciplinary learning experiences
Managed operating budget for Art Department at the K-3 level
Overbrook Academy, Summer Camp Teacher, Summers of 2008-2012, Warwick, RI
Taught English immersion classes to students in grades 5-8
Planned developmentally appropriate lessons and literacy-rich for English Language Learners based on Camp Themes
Collaborated with other teachers to vertically align lessons
Secondary Student Teaching, Cole Middle School, Fall of 2007, East Greenwich, RI
Elementary Student Teaching, Greenwood Elementary School, Fall of 2007, East Greenwich, RI
Achieved Honors in Student Teaching
Other Work Experience
Rhode Island College Writing Center, Writing Tutor, 2004-2007, Providence, RI
Tutored students of all academic levels in writing
Worked with large population of English Language Learners
Planned a tutor training class for incoming writing tutors, Summers of 2005-2007
References available upon request.