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DocuSign Envelope ID: E52618A0-EFC6-4E5D-922A-40530CDA41EF <br /> SOUTHERN ALAMANCE MIDDLE SCHOOL, GRAHAM,NC—ART TEACHER 2012-PRESENT <br /> Created a middle school art program with hands-on studio experiences and personal relevance for the students. <br /> Became a leader in the staff for positive student,teacher,parent,and administrator relationships using the <br /> Capturing Kids Heart's model. Hosted local and national artists to inspire students toward careers in the arts. <br /> Received four grants in two years to fund additional programs for community outreach via the arts,iPads in the <br /> art room, and equipment for the art room <br /> NORTH CAROLINA VIRTUAL PUBLIC SCHOOL, RALEIGH, NC — TEACHING ASSISTANT, 2014 <br /> Currently in practicum to become a lead teacher for NCVPS in the Visual Arts. Creating electronic learning <br /> blocks,generating feedback for online students, and hosting online learning sessions. <br /> HAWFIELDS MIDDLE SCHOOL, MEBANE,NC—ART TEACHER, STUDENT TEACHING 2012 <br /> SUPERVISING INSTRUCTOR: MICHELE NELSON,M.ED. <br /> Created and guided middle school students through a dynamic arts curriculum emphasizing personal <br /> achievement and collaborative problem solving. Collaborated with resident teacher and other staff members to <br /> create a student-run museum for school community,and hosted local guest artists to inspire students with <br /> their creative work. <br /> WOODS SUMMER WONDERS,WOODS CHARTER SCHOOL, PITTSBORO,NC —ART <br /> TEACHER 2012-CURRENT <br /> Taught fabulous and magical creative arts camps for children ages 4-12. Offerings include:Fairies,Dragons, and <br /> Trolls, Great Big Messy Fun,Minecraft Mayhem, and Color Magic. <br /> COMMUNITY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL, PITTSBORO,NC —ART TEACHER 2008-2011 <br /> Designed and taught an exciting arts curriculum for students ages 4 to twelve. Emphasized creative process, <br /> visual problem solving,and exploration of high-quality media. Directed students working with local artists on <br /> community projects. Collaborated with fellow staff members on joint projects in a variety of content areas. <br /> Taught a professional development workshop for all teaching staff in documenting and communicating <br /> children's learning processes,called Documenting From the Heart. <br /> THE SUNFLOWER SCHOOL,HILLSBOROUGH,NC — Co-teacher/Atelierista 2005-2007 <br /> Created an art program for children aged three to six using the Reggio Emilia philosophy of education and <br /> theories of psychological development in art therapy. Published extensive and beautiful documentation of <br /> children's work to parents and the school community. Designed and built exciting and beautiful learning areas <br /> for children indoors and out,including shaped gardens, outdoor studio spaces,and topic-specific learning <br /> centers for all areas of investigation. Founded strong relationships with local farmers, creating beloved <br /> extended members of the Sunflower School community, and expanding student awareness of seasonal food <br /> production. <br /> PRIVATE PRACTICE, CHAPEL HILL, NC—Art Therapist 1996-2002 <br /> Conducted art psychotherapy for children and adults,providing skilled counseling and creative experiences for <br /> clients struggling with depression,eating disorders, and trauma. Coordinated with primary therapists to target <br /> therapeutic work more effectively. <br />