Results-Centric Professional Committed to Pioneering Academic Excellence, Scholastic Innovation & Learning Enhancements

Highly Accomplished, Award-Winning PK-12 Art Educator who promotes excellence in students academic, social, personal, and emotional growth via talent in dynamic Multi-Level Art Instruction, Curriculum Design / Development, and Classroom / Differentiated Learning to instill individuals with a sense of confidence, independence, and readiness to express themselves artistically. Ambitious Self-Starter who sees the big picture at all times to align with a school s vision, and who expertly secures key funding through art education grant writing and fundraising to exceed goals in the implementation of school-wide arts-related initiatives. Excellent Communicator who builds strong relationships among students of various ethnic, socioeconomic, and / or cultural backgrounds, and who leads administrators and peers by example and with ethics and integrity while collaborating to implement quality-focused best teaching practices.

Career Highlights Include:

  Offering key student-centric instruction, choice teaching, 1:1 support, and positive encouragement.

  Effectively modeling a love of art and meaningful, productive engagement within the creative process.

  Continually fostering a highly creative, nurturing environment where students behave as practicing artists.

  Authoring highly original art curricula that parallels and collaborates among classroom, other special areas, and STEM instruction to collectively support students in exceeding artistic and scholastic goals.

  Promoting intellectual growth, self-esteem, visual literacy, risk-taking, multiple intelligences, multiculturalism, inquiry, problem-solving, human ecology, and a sense of place through art education.

Master of Science in Education in Leadership in the Arts* (4.0 GPA) Bank Street College of Education

Bachelor of Arts in French (Minor in Fine Art) Bowling Green State University

Certificate of Advanced Study in K-12 Art Education (4.0 GPA) St. Thomas Aquinas College

German Language Studies Universit de Fribourg

Darkroom Photography Studies Corcoran College of Art & Design

Drawing & Painting Focus (Mentor Mercedes Matter) NY Studio School of Drawing, Painting & Sculpture

Oil Painting, Drawing & Printmaking Studies cole Sup rieure des Beaux-Arts Marseille

Oil Painting, Drawing & Italian Language Studies Studio Art Centers International

French Language, Literature, Geography, History & Art Studies L Institut de Touraine

Apprenticeship Art Restoration of Medieval Frescos in Canton of Fribourg Atelier Saint-Luc

Internship Smithsonian Museum Anacostia Museum & Center for African-American History & Culture

*MS.Ed. in Leadership in the Arts was a Joint 4-Year Certificate Program with Prestigious Parsons School of Design

Rockland Country Day School (RCDS), Congers, NY

(1998 Present)

Art Instructor (3-12) (2011 Present)

Art Instructor (PK-6) (1998 2011) ￨ French Instructor (PK-6) (1998 2011)

Utilize broad scope of dynamic instructional talent toward developing a comprehensive curriculum to teach diverse aspects of art including, but not limited to, drawing, painting, ceramics, clay and mixed-media sculpture, printmaking, fiber arts, bookmaking, computer art, and photography. Develop synergistic interdisciplinary thematic units of study in active collaboration with classroom teachers and peers, as well as school learning specialists and Academic Dean. Create innovative instructional visual aids, including flipped classroom videos, and perform live tools and techniques demonstrations to support student learning. Cost-effectively manage art studio operations and purchasing of resources, supplies, and equipment as necessary. Communicate among students, parents, classroom teachers, administrators, and learning specialists on key student development, needs, and enrichment. Develop cooperative learning opportunities for students to complete permanent and temporary campus art installations. Manage detailed ATLAS curriculum maps.

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Art Instructor (3-12)

Art Instructor (PK-6) ￨ French Instructor (PK-6)

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Key Accomplishments

  Successfully curate and hang annual RCDS student art exhibits.

  Seamlessly integrate technology into classroom instruction and art curriculum.

  Practice differentiated learning techniques and serve on a Differentiated Instruction committee.

  Served on Harvard University s Expanding Our Vision for the Arts in Education panel in 2013.

  Coordinate beneficial field trips to museums, studios, sculpture parks, botanical gardens, and farms.

  Participate in off-campus local student art exhibits, including Rockland Art Educators Association Young Artists at Work, Garnerville GAGA student gallery, and the NYACK Library, and further present original curricula and student artwork and installations at industry-leading arts education conventions.

Fine Arts Department Chair (2000 Present)

Artistic Director Art, Music & Theater Departments (2004 2009)

Capitalize on the opportunity to lead forward-thinking Fine Arts Department initiatives, including expertly developing, mapping, and implementing results-focused arts curriculum and establishing program priorities, plans, and calendar arts events in close collaboration with faculty. Drove continued academic success by personally recruiting and hiring highly qualified arts faculty. Emphasize professional development and counseling for teachers on project planning, art making materials and techniques, teaching practices, classroom management, and other matters that affect teacher performance and the quality of instruction within the Art Department. Coordinate and implement student art exhibits and events, evening and weekend workshops, and afterschool arts programs, along with initiating interdisciplinary units of study to promote collaborations with classroom, other special areas, and STEM colleagues. Draft arts education grants to subsidize, coordinate, and lead original art curricula, as well as visiting artist workshops and artist residency programs.

Key Accomplishments

  Cost-effectively allocate budgetary resources and coordinate key plans for facility enhancement.

  Curate RCDS Sculpture Garden and coordinate all-school dedication ceremonies and artist talks.

  Coordinate fundraising with Original Works and Kids Art, Inc. to professionally reproduce artwork.

  Enter qualifying students into Scholastic Arts Awards to achieve multiple regional and national awards.

  Coordinated a 6-member faculty team to prepare for Arts Department subsection of 2008 s NYSAIS re-accreditation, and served as Mission & Culture report s Committee Chair for 2018 s NYSAIS re-accreditation.

  Served on 2008 and 2013 s NYSAIS accreditation committee for the Rochester area private-day school.

  Launched annual RCSD Spring Arts Day in 2005 for Pre-K thru 12^th Grade all-day workshops focused on Japan Day, Native American Cultural Arts Day, Drawing Jam, Art for Earth s Sake, and Labyrinth Week.

Hancock-Rubinsky Award for Excellence in Teaching (2007 ￨ 2013)

Special Commendation from Head of School ($1,000 Stipend ￨ 2000)

County Executive Arts Education Award (2006 Nominee ￨ 2007 Winner)

Arts Council of Rockland Arts Education Grant (Recipient 2004 ￨ 2005 ￨ 2008)

Rockland Country Day School Parent Association Teacher Appreciation Award (2005)

Whitesides Fine Arts Medal ￨ Golden Key National Honor Society ￨ Pi Delta Phi French Honor Society

Arts Council of Rockland ￨ Rockland Art Educators Association

National Art Education Association ￨ New York State Art Teachers Association

Publications & Presentations Provided Upon Request

Excellent Professional References Provided Upon Request

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Dear__________________:

I am exploring a new career opportunity within a challenging [ Insert Job Title ] role, and I believe that I can make a positive contribution to your school s success.

To acquaint you with my background, I offer proven talents in dynamic Multi-Level Art Instruction (Pre-K thru 12^th Grade), Curriculum Design / Development, Classroom / Differentiated Learning, Interdisciplinary Thematic Units of Study, Technology Integration, Instructional Visual Aids Development, Program Design / Development, and Student / Parent Relations. I am also well-versed in Art Studio Operations, Educational Administration, Team Mentoring / Coaching, Event Planning / Coordination, Grant Writing / Fundraising, Supplies Ordering / Purchasing, and Committee Leadership, among other areas.

To complement this experience, please note that I earned an M.S.Ed. in Leadership in the Arts from Bank Street College of Education in collaboration with the prestigious Parsons School of Design and a B.A. in French from Bowling Green State University. I also hold a Certificate of Advanced Study in K-12 Art Education from St. Thomas Aquinas College, and participated in globally based Darkroom Photography; Drawing & Painting Focus; Oil Painting, Drawing & Printmaking; and French, German, and Italian Language studies. I also participated in an Art Restoration Apprenticeship at Atelier Saint-Luc and an Internship at the Anacostia Museum & Center for African-American History & Culture.

Currently, as an Art Instructor (3-12) for Rockland Country Day School, I expertly develop a comprehensive curriculum to teach diverse aspects of art including, but not limited to, drawing, painting, ceramics, clay and mixed-media sculpture, printmaking, fiber arts, bookmaking, computer art, and photography. Within this role, I successfully develop synergistic interdisciplinary thematic units of study, including creating innovative instructional visual aids, as well as flipped classroom videos and live tools and techniques demonstrations to support student learning. I also actively liaise among students, parents, classroom teachers, administrators, and learning specialists on key student development, needs, and enrichment.

A sample of my recent accomplishments include:

  Seamlessly integrating technology into classroom instruction and art curriculum.

  Serving on Harvard University s Expanding Our Vision for the Arts in Education panel in 2013.

  Coordinating beneficial field trips to museums, studios, sculpture parks, botanical gardens, and farms.

  Cost-effectively managing art studio operations and purchasing of resources, supplies, and equipment.

  Participating in off-campus local student art exhibits, including Rockland Art Educators Association Young Artists at Work, Garnerville GAGA student gallery, and the NYACK Library, and further presenting original curricula and student artwork and installations at industry-leading arts conventions.

I am eager to discuss how my qualifications uniquely match your current and future needs, and look forward to interviewing with you soon.

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Throughout my career, I have excelled in progressive Art Instructor, Fine Arts Department Chair, and Artistic Director roles at Rockland Country Day School where I demonstrated my myriad of professional skills toward developing an innovative curriculum to teach diverse aspects of art including, but not limited to, drawing, painting, ceramics, clay and mixed-media sculpture, printmaking, fiber arts, bookmaking, computer art, and photography. I also developed synergistic, student-centric interdisciplinary thematic units of study while continually fostering a highly creative, nurturing environment where students behave as flourishing, practicing artists. [ Suggestion! Address Here Any Relevant Skills / Qualifications / Achievements Discussed During Your Interview ] For the sum of these reasons, I am confident that I can attain success in a rewarding [ Insert Job Title ] role within your school.

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