         ART TEACHER       Summary     Creative and caring leader who has earned trust and respect from students, colleagues and administration for 11+ years.       Core Qualifications          Student Centered Classroom Instruction   Creative Lesson Planning and Curriculum Development   Active Listening Skills   Assessments   Motivating Students and Classroom Management   Develop Positive Relationships with Students, Parents and Staff      Community and Family Involvement   Leadership   Organization   Recruiting   Professional Development   Administering Meetings   Coordinating and Implementing Activities            Achievements     Fundraising for American Cancer Society for 3 years as the RFL Coordinator  Joseph B Whitehead Coca Cola Scholars Educator of Distinction Award in 2010  Outstanding Commitment to Education Service Award in 2010  NE Division Student Council Advisor of the Year Award in 2010 and 2014  Advisor of the Year in 2010   Student Council of the Year Award in 2015  Breast Cancer Survivor 2015       Professional Experience     09/2012   to   06/2015     Art Teacher    Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Teaching 7th Grade Art, Art I-IV, Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture and Concurrent Enrollment Intro to Art, Drawing, Ceramics and Painting. Planning, implementing and evaluating art curriculum for students of all levels. Giving directions and explanation related to lessons. Providing feedback, assessing and evaluating students throughout the lesson. Communicating with students and parents on student's progress, behavior and work habits. Managing disruptive behavior inside the classroom. Participating in professional growth opportunities and collaborating with staff or colleagues.         08/2006   to   06/2015     Community Education Director    Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Providing administrative leadership to all Fund 04 programs such as ECFE, School Readiness, Youth and Adult Enrichment, Adults with Disabilities and Support Groups, GED Testing, Adult Basic Education, Aquatics, and Early Childhood Screening Developing and monitoring all Fund 04 revenues and expenditures. Hiring and supervising all Community Education staff. Providing leadership to Community Education Advisory Board. Supervising Community Education activities; organizing programs and services (both short and long term); recruiting, assigning, and reviewing staff. Coordinating fall, winter, spring, and summer Community Education brochures; marketing. Preparing annual state Community Education reports; Maintaining accurate and timely reporting to MDE. Attending workshops and seminars to benefit Community Education.          08/2005   to   06/2015     Student Council Advisor    Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Supervising students in grades 7-12 who serve on student government. Planning and implementing community service projects and fundraisers. Coordinating and supervising school activities, pep fests, dances, etc.  Administering weekly meetings Assisting with elections and scholarship applications. Attending NE Division Meetings and the State Convention.         08/2005   to   06/2015     Enrichment & Pool Coordinator    Company Name   －   City  ,   State      Supervising the Pool, Lifeguards, Water Safety Instructors, and Swim Lessons. Planning and developing courses, programs and services for youth and adults. Participating in professional conferences, training programs, and continuing education as required.  Identifying local interests and needs for youth and adults. Recruiting instructors and evaluating courses. Instructing after-school enrichment courses for youth.          Education and Training     1996     Masters Degree  :   Curriculum and Instruction    University of St. Thomas   －   City  ,   State  ,   USA     Curriculum and Instruction        1992     Bachelor of Science  :   Art Education K-12    St. Cloud State University   －   City  ,   State  ,   USA           1989     Select One      Moorhead State University   －   City  ,   State  ,   USA                              Graduate Level Art Courses    University of Minnesota   －   City  ,   State  ,   USA            Certifications     Community Education Directors Licensure  MN Teaching Licensure in K-12 Art Education  Curriculum and Instruction Licensure       Community Involvement     Age to age Coordinator through the Northland Foundation.     In 2013, I was asked to lead a community based group to find ways to bring youth and the elders of our community together.  We have since started a Community Garden and are in the process of completing a historic walking tour of our town for all ages to enjoy.   Community Cancer Walk Volunteer  First Lutheran Church Member Volunteer  Red Cross Volunteer  Ice Box Days Volunteer         Affiliations     Minnesota Association of Student Councils (MASC)  Minnesota Community Education Association (MCEA)  National Education Association (NEA)  Blandin Foundation Alumni  Northland Foundation Youth in Philanthropy Mentor and Board Member       Skills     Administrative,  Brochures, Budgets, Conferences,  Hiring, Instructing, Leadership, Director, Managing, Marketing, Meetings, Motivating, Organizing, Recruiting, Reporting, Safety,  Supervising, Training Programs, Workshops/Seminars    