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OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position as an Art Teacher while utilizing my capabilities in planning and implementing challenging art lessons,
promoting critical thinking, and building strong relationships with students.
EDUCATION
Montclair State University- Montclair, NJ
Certificate of Eligibility of Advanced Standing in Fine Arts Education (P-12)
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art Education
Concentration in Drawing
Deans List (2009-2014), Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society,
Academic Scholarship, graduated Magna Cum Laude
Excellence in Drawing Award
Nominated for MSU Student Teaching Award
Nominated for NJ Distinguished Student Teacher Award
January 2014
GPA 3.7
May 2013
December 2013
December 2013
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Substitute Teaching, Lenape Valley Regional High School, Stanhope, NJ
Demonstrate capability for ensuring well-being of students and a productive classroom
Utilize classroom management, differentiated instruction, student motivation, technology
integration, multiple intelligences, and other teaching strategies
Cooperate with regular-education staff when necessary
Student Teaching, Lincoln Elementary School, Kearny, NJ
Introduced 7th and 8th grade classes to new forms of art mediums
Created and implemented lessons involving critical thinking, technology, and creativity
Made backdrops for Talent Show and Winter Recital
Student Teaching, Kearny High School, Kearny, NJ
Taught two beginner Exploring Art classes and co-taught Sculpture and Mixed Media classes
Developed specific tools and methods for teaching struggling students, those with IEPs, etc.
Fieldwork, Kearny High School, Kearny, NJ
Observed classes and assisted students in their projects
Instructed several lessons with one-on-one, small group and whole class discussions
Practicum (60 hours), 1st Avenue School, Newark, NJ (K-8th grade)
Reflected on teachers classroom management and teaching practices
Jan. 2014-Current
Nov.-Dec. 2013
Sept.-Nov. 2013
Spring 2013
Fall 2011
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Certified in HIB Bullying Online Courses
Kearny Senior Art Show
Teaching Website: danarogersportfolio.weebly.com
Exhibits
Belmar Arts Council , Belmar, NJ
Gallery U, Montclair, NJ
April 2013
2010, 2014
2011
COMPUTER SKILLS
Office of Information Technology, Lab Assistant, MSU
Trained in Microsoft Office programs, knowledgeable in both Mac and PC applications
Aug. 2011-2014