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Professional Profile

Eager to help students of all ages reach their full artistic potential in the classroom by integrating other core subjects, exploring other cultures, including enduring ideas for lessons, and incorporating technology into the curriculum.
·          Hold Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Art Education
·          Experience using educational technology and Internet access.
·          Dedicated to passionate and integrated teaching as a means of creating art and reinforcing information taught in other classes.

Education, Honors, and Certifications

Bachelor of Fine Arts: Art Education
University of South Carolina, Columbia SC 29013
Life Scholarship Recipient: January 2009 – May 2012
Dr. Elizabeth Harden Scholarship Recipient: August 2012 – December 2013
National Art Education Association: Student Chapter



Key Qualifications

Certified in Elementary (K-6) and Secondary (7-12) Education
Plan and instruct lessons using a wide variety of teaching aids, motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning.
Implement technological approaches to subject material that engages and encourages students to participate in lessons.
Knowledge of a wide variety of artistic skills that can be translated into various lesson plans.

Artistic Abilities

·          Two-Dimensional

o   Computer-based
o   Drawing: charcoal, graphite, crayons
o   Egg tempera
o   Encaustic
o   Paint: oils, acrylic, some watercolor experience

·          Three-Dimensional
o   Bookmaking
o   Jewelry
o   Printmaking: intaglio, relief, bas-relief, linocut
o   Sculpture: wood, wire, recycled material, ceramics

Computer Skills

·          Software
o   Adobe Photoshop
o   MAC: iMovie, Safari
o   Microsoft: Word, Power Point, Excel
o   SMART Board
·          Working knowledge of the Internet

Service Learning

·          Various classes offered through the University of South Carolina have allowed service learning opportunities
o   ARTE 555: Art Criticism
§  Participated in Columbia’s annual Runaway Runway fashion show by making a Japanese inspired kimono using recycled faux-flowers
o   ARTE 525: Elementary Art Methods
§  Assisted in the assembly of Khaldoune Bencheikh’s Reliquarium Garden that was placed outside of Columbia’s newest homeless shelter Transitions
·         Public Workshop
o   Worked with the public outside of the Columbia Museum of Art. Anybody who wished to stop and participate was welcome to make a piece for installation
·         USC Workshop
o   Worked with students at Heyward Gibbes Middle School in the assembly of various pieces for installation
·         Unveiling Event
o   ARTE 530: Art of Children
§  Worked with first and second grade students at the Boys and Girls Club: Ben Arnold Unit
§  Completed various art projects
o   ARTE 540/540P: School Art Program
§  Young Artists Workshop
·         Co-taught various lessons using an enduring idea to fifth-grade students from several elementary schools in Lexington and Richland counties
·         Displayed student artwork for a final reception that allowed all parents to see the work that had been complete
o   ARTE 560/560P: High School Methods
§  Completed 20+ hours observation at White Knoll High School
·         Observed Marion Mason
§  Worked with University of South Carolina: Salkehatchie to help restore the theater located in Allendale, SC
§  Assisted in various projects specifically designed to go in the theater

Employment

Professional Development in Education

·          Student Teaching August 2013 to October 2013
W.S. Sandel Elementary School
Columbia, SC
·          Student Teaching October 2013 to December 2013
Spring Valley High School
Columbia, SC

Other Employment

·          Wendy’s: Gilberts of Atlanta, June 2006 to present
Crew Trainer, Lexington, SC
o   Trained all new hires in various positions as determined by management
o   Trained employees when they were instructed to learn new positions
o   Scheduled employees to come in for training
o   Assisted management when necessary
o   Customer Service
·          Hollister Co, April to August 2011
Model, Columbia, SC
o   Greeted customers
o   Assisted customers in finding new


Professional Affiliations

National Art Educators Association – Student Member
University of South Carolina Art Educators Association - Member
South Carolina Art Educators Association - Member