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PROFESSIONAL PREPARTATION
2020 Florida Professional Teaching Certification
Specialization: Art, k-12
Leon County School Substitute Teacher License
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2020 (MS) Masters of Science in Art Education
Florida State University (Tallahassee, FL)
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Cum Laude
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National Art Education Association Student Chapter - President
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Mary-Lou Kuhn Scholarship graduate recipient
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2018 (BA) Bachelors of Studio Art
Florida State University (Tallahassee, FL)
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Minor: Education
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Focus Area: Printmaking and Book Arts
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President's Academic List
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
2019 Substitute Teacher
Leon County Schools (Tallahassee, FL)
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Demonstrated classroom management skills in leading lessons, overseeing the classroom activities, and maintaining classroom procedures.
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Implemented curriculum congruent with the classroom teacher's unit plan.
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2019 Secondary Teaching Internship
Montford Middle School (Tallahassee, FL)
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In partnership with the cooperating teacher, facilitated an atmosphere for grades 6th-8th that promoted cognitive learning of art topics and technical skill. Performed all aspects of teacher duties including curriculum design, communicating with parents, and after-school commitments.
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2019 Elementary Teaching Internship
Kate Sullivan Elementary School (Tallahassee, FL)
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Maintained a positive classroom environment amongst K-5 grade levels. Implemented lessons that built motivation and confidence among the learners through step-by-step guidance and exploration of various art mediums.
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2019 Art Instructor
Florida State University Schools (Tallahassee, FL)
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Social Justice Summer Camp
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2018 Art Consultant
Signature Art Gallery (Tallahassee, FL)
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Worked with residential and commercial clients to make the review, framing and art selection process enjoyable and successful.
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2018 Volunteer and Internship Program Coordinator
LeMoyne Arts (Tallahassee, FL)
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Directed the volunteer and internship programs including outreach & recruitment, Interviewing & hiring, schedules, projects, and policies.
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Facilitated managerial responsibilities for gallery events, fundraisers, and special programs.
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2019 Education Intern
Gadsden Arts Center & Museum (Quincy, FL)
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Designed and implemented guides for family gallery interactions and art lessons that paired with the current museum exhibitions.
AWARDS AND INVOLVEMENT
National Art Education Association
FSU Student Chapter
President
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Palmer Munroe Teen Center
Volunteer
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FSU Relay for Life
Team Captain
RAA Middle School
Art Mentor
Peace Jam Conference
Project Coordinator
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President’s Academic List
Florida State University
Florida Art Education Association Annual Conference
Presenter
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FSU Garnet & Gold
Internship Host recognition
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Mary-Lou Kuhn Scholarship
Graduate Student Award
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Dean’s List
St. Petersburg College
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SPC Student Art Exhibition
Award of Excellence Recipient
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2010- 2014 On-premise Sales Representative
Alliance Beverage (Grand Rapids, MI)
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Established rapport with account owners, management and staff to identify needs of various businesses.
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Increased sales of products by initiating feature programs, growing distribution levels & promotional events.
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2010- 2012 Promotional Representative
B&B Beer Distributor (Grand Rapids, MI)
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Hiring and training of promotional staff, organizing promotional events and trade shows to Build product excitement.
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Marketing experience utilizing web media, prints and graphics.
2009- 2010 Graphic Designer
B&B Beer Distributor (Grand Rapids, MI)
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Designed, developed and implemented graphic, layout, and production communication materials.
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Managed multiple projects at a time in an organized fashion while under pressure to meet weekly deadlines.