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<br /> SOUTHERN ALAMANCE MIDDLE SCHOOL,GRAHAM,NC—ART TEACHER 2012-2014
<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 grants to fund additional programs for community outreach via the arts,iPads in the art room,
<br /> and art room equipment.
<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
<br /> to create a student-run museum,and hosted local guest artists to inspire students with their creative work.
<br /> WOODS SUMMER WONDERS,WOODS CHARTER SCHOOL,PITTSBORO,NC —ART
<br /> TEACHER 2012-CURRENT
<br /> Taught magical creative arts camps for children ages 4-12. Offerings include:Fairies, Dragons, and Trolls, Great
<br /> 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 ages 3-6 using the Reggio Emilia philosophy of education and theories of
<br /> psychological development in art therapy.Published extensive documentation of children's work to parents
<br /> and school community. Designed and built exciting and beautiful learning areas for children indoors and out,
<br /> including shaped gardens,outdoor studio spaces,and topic-specific learning centers. Founded strong
<br /> relationships with local farmers,creating beloved extended members of the Sunflower School community,
<br /> and expanding student awareness of seasonal food 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 /> THE ARTSCENTER,.CARRBORO,NC—Art Teacher 1997-2001
<br /> Designed and taught preschool,family, and adult art classes. Children and family art classes included Fairy
<br /> Wings and Other Things: Creating Enchanting Play Props for Kids and Wild Families Making Art.Adult classes
<br /> included archetypal mask-making based on face casting. Classes exposed children to high-quality,recycled art
<br /> materials,teach basic skills,and guide families in supporting their children's creative and artistic development.
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