Marissa Van Vleet

315 7
th
Street South, Fargo, ND 58103
vanvleetma@mnstate.edu | 701-426-8323
Education
Bachelor of Fine Art in Art Education
Minor in Psychology
Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM), Moorhead, MN May 2015
GPA 3.94; Deans List all semesters
Two time recipient of Upper Class Scholarship and Dr. Blanche Schwartz Endowment Scholarship for Art
Education
Earned college expenses working 30 hours per week while enrolled full time

Related Experience
Art Club Coordinator, Churches United for the Homeless, Moorhead, MN October 2013-Present
Planned curriculum for grades pre-K to middle school
Gained responsibility by budgeting and organizing supplies weekly

Art Club Teacher, Horizon Middle School, Moorhead, MN January 2013-May 2013
Organized weekly lesson plans for 25 students
Emphasized skill development in a variety of mediums
Managed Art Club finances and organized supplies

Practica Experience
Legacy Childrens Foundation, Moorhead, MN Spring 2014
West Central Regional Juvenile Center, Moorhead, MN Fall 2013
Churches United for the Homeless, Moorhead, MN Fall 2013
Robert Asp Elementary, Moorhead, MN Spring 2013

Employment
Student Specialist, Career Development Center, MSUM, Moorhead, MN January 2012-Present
Developed communication skills through daily interaction with students during resume reviews and scheduling
appointments
Established cooperation within the office to promote and present events on campus
Practiced leadership skills by organizing an event promoting the offices resource center and ensuring the
progress and completion of the event

Office Assistant, Disability Services, MSUM, Moorhead, MN January 2012-December 2013
Maintained confidentiality while working with sensitive documents regarding students
Collaborated with coworkers to ensure proper procedure and completion of projects
Acquired time management skills through multitasking various projects and tasks while displaying efficiency

Community Involvement
Sunday School Teacher, River City Church, Fargo, ND May 2012-Present
Guided students to participate in playing games, singing, and lessons
Facilitated small group discussions, listened and provided encouragement

Volunteer Experience
Churches United for the Homeless September 2013-Present
Riding on Angels Wings, Felton, MN Fall 2012
Serenity Assisted Living Inc, Dilworth, MN February 2012-June 2012
Vacation Bible School, Bismarck, ND Summers 2009-2011