Experience
Ozark Jr/Sr High School, Ozark, AR — Teacher
August 2020 - Present
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Visual Arts Foundations I-IV, 5 years
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Developed a scaffolded art program to support progressive artistic growth and real-world problem-solving through each course level.
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Taught Art III and Honors Art IV as a combined class, utilizing a rotating curriculum.
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Taught in a blended-learning model during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Art History I and II, 2 years
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Instituted a new Art History course, increasing enrollment from 5 to 15 students.
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Psychology/Sociology, 1 year
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Due to increased student enrollment, assumed responsibility for teaching an additional section of Psychology/Sociology to accommodate demand.
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Thea Foundation Classroom Supplies Grant, Fall 2024
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$1,500 for studio easels
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Founded the National Art Honor Society Chapter.
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Facilitated OHS Art Club and OHS NAHS community service and community involvement.
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Annual student placement in Summer Art Camps at both UARK and UALR.
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Student work accepted to the 6th Annual Arkansas High School Students Art Exhibition at Historic Cane Hill.
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Proctored ACT and ATLAS exams.
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Served on the Homecoming Committee.
Fort Smith School District, Fort Smith, AR — Substitute Teacher
February 2019 - May 2020
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Taught in a variety of classrooms, Kindergarten through 12th grade.
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Ensured lesson plans were fulfilled and students were on task, bell-to-bell.
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Substituted an average of 5 days a week.
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Highly recommended substitute teacher, regularly serving multi-day and repeated assignments across multiple campuses and classrooms.
ESS, Western Arkansas — Substitute Teacher
October 2018 - May 2020
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Taught in a variety of classrooms, e.g., core subjects, electives, and A.L.E.; grade levels Kindergarten through 12th grade.
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Ensured lesson plans were fulfilled and students were on task, bell-to-bell.
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Highly recommended substitute teacher, regularly serving multi-day and repeated assignments across multiple campuses and classrooms.
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Utilized Classroom Dojo to provide student feedback and communicate with parents.
Springdale School District, Springdale, AR — Substitute Teacher
August 2018 - May 2019
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Taught in a variety of classrooms, e.g., core subjects, electives, E.L.L., and A.L.E.
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Ensured lesson plans were fulfilled and students were on task, bell-to-bell.
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Highly recommended substitute teacher, regularly serving multi-day and repeated assignments.
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Taught in Springdale High School, Harber High School, Don Tyson School of Innovation, and Archer Learning Center.
The New School, Fayetteville, AR — Substitute Teacher
August 2018 - May 2019
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Taught in a variety of classrooms from early childhood through 12th grade.
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Ensured lesson plans were fulfilled and students were on task, bell-to-bell.
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Highly recommended substitute teacher, regularly serving multi-day and repeated assignments.
Education
2019-2022
Master of Education
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Program of Study: Educational Leadership
GPA: 4.0
2011-2014
Bechelor of Fine Arts
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
Program of Study: Studio Art
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Concentration in Art Education
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Minor in History
Magna Cum Laude
GPA: 3.9
2010-2014
High School Honors Diploma
Greenwood High School,
Greenwood, AR
GPA: 4.2
AP Scholar
Memberships:
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Beta Club
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National Honor Society
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Mu Alpha Theta
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Art Club
Certifications and Honors
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K-12 Certification in Art, expires 12/31/2027
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7-12 Certification in Social Studies, expires 12/31/2027
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Building Level Administration Certification, pending
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University of Arkansas Honors College Travel Grant, Fall 2017
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University of Arkansas Art Department, Summer Research Grant, Summer 2017
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University of Arkansas Honors College International Experience Scholarship, Summer 2016
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Charles-Okerbloom Scholarship, Summer 2016
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Sturgis Study Abroad Grant, Summer 2016
Professional Activities
Wisconsin, Art Education ASsociation Virtual Conference — Presenter
24 October 2020
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"What Your Sub Needs to Know"
Arkansas Art Eduators State Conference, Little Rock, AR — Presenter
7 November 2019
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"Using Narrative to Explore Big Ideas"
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"Influence of Diversity & Popular Culture on Student Identity"
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR — Researcher
2016 - 2018
- Honor Thesis, "Using Narrative in Art Education to Explore Cultural Identity and the Influence of Popular Culture"
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, AR — College Ambassador
September 2017 - May 2018
- Organized and facilitated community engagement between Northwest Arkansas college students and the museum.
National Art Eduatucation Association Connvention, Seattle, WA — Presenter
23 March 2018
- "Using Narrative to Explore Cultural Identity and the Influence of Popular CUlture," Preservice Division Roundtable
Arkansas Art Eduators State Conference, Little Rock, AR — Presenter
1 November 2018
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"Understanding Cultural Identity Through Visual Narrative"
I.P.S.T.D. Stendhal High School, Rome, Italy — Guest Educator
17 - 26 November 2017
- Four-Lesson Unit, "Discovering Your Cultural Identity Through the Use of Narrative"
- 32 students, ranging 15 - 18 years old
Springdale High School, Springdale, Italy — Guest Educator
1 - 8 November 2017
- Four-Lesson Unit, "Discovering Your Cultural Identity Through the Use of Narrative"
- 13 IB Visual Arts students, ranging 16 - 18 years old
National Art Education Association National Convention, New York City, NY — Attendee
2 - 4 March 2017
- Attended various lectures and participated in various workshops.
Picturing the Americas International Symposium, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville, AR — Attendee
14 November 2015
- Participated in panel discussions.
Exhibitions
NAEA 2018 Member Exhibition Virtual Gallery
1 October 2018 - 4 January 2019
Deconstructing Art: Why am I Looking at a Telephone Lobster?
Gearhart Hall, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
19 - 23 February 2018
On View
Faulkner Performing Arts Center, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR
13 - 16 March 2017
Skills
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Windows and Macintosh OS
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Microsoft Office & Google Suites
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Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, & InDesign
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Develop a positive rapport with students & parents
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Teamwork and Communication
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Woodshop & Ceramics Experience
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Film & Digital Photography
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Critical Thinking