Qualifications

2006    Certified/Licensed in Art K-12 for Pennsylvania and Delaware

2005    College Board Certified in AP Studio Art

2004    Certified/Licensed in Art K-12 for North Carolina

 

Education

2007-Present       The University of the Arts    Philadelphia, PA

Pursuing a Master of Arts in Art Education with a minor in Educational Media

 

2000-2004          University of North Carolina at Charlotte    Charlotte, NC

Bachelor of Arts in Art Education K-12 concentrating in Illustration

 

1998                    Graduate of Penncrest High School    Media, PA

Admitted into the ATP program in 1988

 

Awards

2006    Recipient, Beginning Teacher Award

University of North Carolina at Charlotte—College of Education

 

2003    Recipient, Art Education Outstanding Academic Achievement Award

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

 

Work Experience

8/06-Present        Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School

Visual Arts Instructor

Teacher of Art 7, Art 8, Arts and Culture 1 and 2, and Art Portfolio 1 and 2.  My responsibilities include creating, maintaining, and updating curriculum and lesson plans that implement the most innovative technology.  All curriculum is taught based on the PA State Standards and is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and technological skills to compete and succeed in the 21^st century.

 

8/04-6/06            Z. B. Vance High School

Visual Arts Instructor

Teacher of Art I, Art III, and AP Studio Art.  My responsibilities included creating lesson plans according to the NC Standard Course of Study and incorporating a structured classroom environment that focuses on learning, assessment, discipline, and quality of art produced.

 

Volunteer Work

8/05-6/06            Z. B. Vance High School

Art Club Advisor

Direct students involved with promoting the Visual Arts.  Annual events included community service, fundraisers, an art auction and trips to local exhibits.

 

2002-2003            NCAEA—UNCC Chapter

Treasurer

Organized fundraising events to inform the community of the importance of art education and to raise money for our local chapter.

Recorded all transactions regarding fundraising events.

 

References

Available upon request