Professional Goal
To instruct middle through secondary level art; focusing on exploring vast concepts related to oneself and the world while also building art skills.
Education
The College of New Jersey 2019
Bachelor of Art: Art Education
GPA: 3.768
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Rariton Valley Community College 2015 - 2017​
Major: Visual Arts (AFA)
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Certifications
Art Teacher: K-12 Teaching Certificate (CEAS) 2019
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NJPSA: FEA Legal One and Bullying 101 2017
Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (HIB)
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Completed Training at Princeton Public Schools (PDF) 2019
Active Shooter - Allergy Management/Food Allergies - Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights (NJ) -
Child Abuse (NJ) - Cyber Bullying - Eating Disorders - Sexual Harassment - Suicide Prevention
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Praxis I - Passed 2018
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Praxis II: Art Content Knowledge - Passed 2019
Score: 174
Teaching Experience
2010 - present
2010 - present
Hunterdon Central Regional High School Feb. 3rd – Nov. 2020
Position: Long-Term Substitute Art Teacher (2 Consecutive Positions)
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Supervisor: Jacqueline Cole
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Phone: (908) 963-8849
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West Amwell Elementary School and Lambertville Public School Jan. 6th -31st, 2019
Position: Substitute art teacher (leave position) for both schools
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Superintendent: Dr. Lou Muenker
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Phone: 609-397-1888
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Senior Student Teaching – Clinical Experience II: 2019
South Hunterdon Regional High School, Lambertville NJ Aug.- Oct.
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Cooperating Teacher: Dawn Stevens
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Position: Student Teacher
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Instructed all Art 1 and 7th/8th grade classes.
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Alexandria Middle School & Lester D. Wilson Elementary School, Pittstown NJ Aug.-Oct. Oct. - Dec.
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Cooperating Teacher: Rachel Case
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Position: Student Teacher
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Instructed K-8 classes, assisted with Pre-K classes
Junior Practicum - Clinical Experience II: 2019
Riverside Elementary School, Princeton NJ Feb-March
Cooperating Teacher: Ashley Kennedy
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Lawrence High School, Lawrence NJ March-April
Cooperating Teacher: Sean Carney
Related Work Experience
Raritan Township Parks and Recreation – Summer Camp July 2019 & 2021
Location: PO Box 2255, Flemington, NJ 08822
Position: Arts & Crafts Director
Supervisor: Kim Creighton – (908) 256-5808
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Private Art Lessons/Activities June-Aug. 2020
Position: Private Instructor/teacher
Created and implemented art activities for Pre-K and Kindergarten level
Clients: Tiffany and Caitlyn Giles-McCormick
Childtime: Learning Center June-July 2016
Position: Floater and Substitute/Teacher Assistant
Supervisor: Jessica Flynn – Director - 908.782.3395
Other Work Experience
Babysitter:
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Tiffany & Caitlyn Giles-McCormick June 2016 -December 2019
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Childcare
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Karla & Patrick Leamy January 2014 - May​ 2015
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Childcare ​
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Prefessional Development Activites
Art Educators of New Jersey: Conference – Made in New Jersey Fall 2018
Awards and Honors
Dean’s Honor Roll Spring 2018 – Fall 2018
Activities/Memberships
National Art Educators Association, Member 2017-Present
Art Educators of New Jersey, Member 2018-Present
Exhibitions
"Black and White" 2017
Group Exhibition, portfolio, Raritan Valley Community College, Branchburg, N.J.
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“Fall 2016 Student Juried Art Show,” 2016
Raritan Valley Community College, Branchburg.
Juror: Liz Kelton Sheehan, educator and independent curator of contemporary art.