Stephanie123

Full CV / Resume

EDUCATION
May 2009 - University of Central Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas, Masters of Arts in Teaching, GPA
May 2005 - University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Printmaking, GPA

EXPERIENCE
08/2013-Present - Hellstern Middle School, Springdale, Arkansas
6-7 Grade Art Teacher
• Create lessons which engage learners across the curriculum in a modified choice-based setting
• Collaborate with colleagues on engaging lessons and ideas
• Coordinate programs, activities, and events which place learning at the forefront of our community

08/2010 to 06/2013 - Mary Castle Early Learning Center, Indianapolis, Indiana
Art Studio Instructor
• Designed and implemented lessons based on the Reggio Emilia studio experience
• Collaborated with colleagues about lessons, school environment, and student activities
• Showcased student art throughout the school, the school district, and art fundraisers

08/2009 to 06/2010 - Harrison Hill School of Inquiry, Indianapolis, Indiana
Related Arts Instructional Assistant
• Assisted students with research and representation during all phases of project based instruction
• Collaborated with colleagues to design meaningful cross curricular art lessons
• Sponsored Up and Running Club, Art Club, and Healthy Habits Club

08/2008 to 06/2009 - Horace Mann Arts & Sciences Magnet Middle School, Little Rock, Arkansas
Art Instructor
• Developed and taught lessons that integrated core subjects with art history, criticism, and aesthetics
• Used instructional strategies that reached a variety of students with different needs
• Tutored small groups in language arts
• Sponsored an afterschool fashion design class

07/2007 to 07/2008 - Dreamland Academy of Performing & Communication Art, Little Rock, Arkansas
5th Grade Teacher
• Designed and delivered 5th grade curriculum in adherence to statewide curriculum standards and the Core Knowledge Sequence
• Incorporated visual, performing, and communication arts into all subject areas

08/2005 to 08/2007 - Mallory & Associates, CPAs, Little Rock, Arkansas
Office Manager
• Assisted incoming clients and managed a high volume of calls
• Processed tax returns, financial statements, and audits for clients
• Organized s payable, supplies, mailings, and kept the office running smoothly on a daily basis

05/1999 to 09/2000 - Gravette Historical Museum, Gravette, Arkansas
Curator
• Catalogued and itemized artifacts, Arranged pieces for exhibition
• Maintained museum grounds
• Gave tours to visitors

Awards/Volunteer Activities
04/2014, 05/2015 - Empty Bowls Event, Springdale, AR - Event Coordinator
2015 - Home for Christmas Holiday Open House , Gravette, AR - Event Coordinator
2015 - 3rd Annual Dutch Oven Cook-Off , Gravette, AR - Event Coordinator
2014 - Recipient of the Jim Yeats EZ Mart Foundation Grant, Springdale, AR - $1000 awarded for my iLearn Technology Initiative
2013-2015 - Set Designer for the Art Center of the Ozarks (ACO), Springdale, AR
2012 - Recipient of Lawrence Township School Foundation Grant, Indianapolis, IN - $1,000 awarded or the construction of an outdoor learning environment
2013 - Colors of Hope Art Auction, Sponsored by the Leon Riggs Scholarship Fund, Indianapolis, IN - Volunteer/Art Donor
2008 to 2009 - DeFEET Poverty Fashion Show - Sponsored by the Clinton Foundation and Tom’s Shoes, Little Rock, AR - Fashion Design Instructor
2005 - Big Jingle Jubilee Holiday Parade - Little Rock Zoo/ Civitan International Organization , Little Rock, AR - Float Designer
2003 - Ben Crawley Project, Gravette, AR - Founder/Fundraiser
2000 - Habitat for Humanity, Fayetteville, AR - General Laborer

ORGANIZATIONS
2015 – Present Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art Member
2013-Present Arkansas Art Education Association
2012-Present Gravette Historical Museum Board Member
2011- 2013 Indianapolis Art Center Member
2010 - 2012 Sullivan Munce Cultural Center Member
2009-Present National Art Education Association
2009 - Present Indiana Arts Commission
2005 - Present Arkansas Arts Council
2002 - 2005 Fine Arts League
2004 -2005 Printmaking Artists’ League () Founder/President

REFERENCES
Available upon Request