Resume

SUMMARY

Art Education graduate beginning a journey in an art classroom setting utilizing individual identity/creativity, communication/collaboration, kindness, and respect as foundations for artistic and personal growth

WORK EXPERIENCE
Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Art | Hanover Middle School | Hanover, PA Aug. – Oct. 2024, Dec. 2024 - Present

Created and presented lesson plans for students in grades 5-8, encouraged pride in classroom accomplishments through student artwork displays, and managed student behavior through enforcement of school policy.

Communicated with administration and families to address positive performance and resolve negative classroom behavior.

Long-Term Substitute Teacher, Mathematics | Hempfield School District | Hempfield, PA Oct. 2024 – Nov. 2024 Instructed and supported 8th grade algebra curriculum, oversaw assessments and in-class assignments, and communicated with families regarding student progress and conflicts.

Substitute Teacher | Hempfield School District | Hempfield, PA Aug. 2023 - Present

Followed lesson plans, enforce school policy, and manage student behavior across all grade levels.

Student Teacher, Art | Twin Valley HS & Ephrata Area Elementary | Elverson & Ephrata, PA Jan. 2023 – Jun. 2023 Wrote, prepped, and taught art lessons across several grade levels to provide support for existing faculty.

Camp Counselor | Hempfield Recreation Center | Hempfield, PA Jun. – Aug., 2019 - 2023 Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.

EDUCATION
Bs.Ed., Art Education | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Kutztown, PA

GPA: 3.43; Dean's List

CERTIFICATIONS, SKILLS, & INVOLVEMENT

May 2023: PA State Instructional I (Art PK – 12) Certification

Jun. 2023: CPR – Hempfield Recreation Center.
Jul. 2017 – Present: Planning Committee Member, Keystone Diabetic Kids Camp

Jul. 2013 – Present: Sunday School Teacher, Hempfield United Methodist

Jan. 2013 – Jul. 2019: President / Member Advisor, Alpacas with an Agenda