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DocuSign Envelope ID:A93DFB16-F899-47A7-98E9-B1FBA2F2F1B5 <br /> SOUTHE ' ALAMANCE MIDDLE SCHOOL, G' • • , NC— • 'T 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 C• ' OLINA VIRTUAL P LIC SCHOOL, • IGH,NC —T • CHING 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 /> HAWFIE I S MIDDLE SCHOOL, MEBANE, NC — • 'T 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 C • 'TER SCHOOL, PrITSBORO, NC — ART <br /> TEACHER 2012-CU' ' NT <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 — • ' T 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 P ' • CTICE, C • 'EL 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 • 'TSCENTER,C• ' ' ;ORO,NC — • 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. <br />