Jessica Jaramillo Vitale

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(313) 729-7540
jjarvitale@gmail.com
www.jvartdesign.com
www.jjvitaleducation.weebly.com

Education

May 2010

Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts Education K-12/Secondary Spanish Education 6-12

Northern Michigan University - Marquette, Michigan
3.8/4.0 GPA - Summa cum Laude (With Highest Honors)

Teaching & Leadership Experience

July 2014-present

Ceramics/Visual Arts Instructor, Blackbird Art Center, Traverse City, Michigan

- Create and execute lesson plans for a variety of programming
- Generate and teach workshops in the ceramic field

May 2013-present

Online Business Owner/Artist, Jessica Vitale Art & Design, Manistique, Michigan
- Design and produce artworks (painting, pottery, recycled media)
- Maintain and budget business account
- Research and apply to gallery and sale events

Sept.-May 2013

Spanish/Art Teacher, St. Francis De Sales School, Manistique, Michigan

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- Develop and deliver Spanish and art curriculum to pre-school through 8 grade
- Promote and display student work in school and to the community

Jan.-Sept. 2013

Senior Class Play Advisor, Manistique Middle and High School, Manistique, Michigan
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- Direct and advise 12 grade students in a play production
- Endorse event to community and local news

Sept. 2010-May 2013

Spanish Teacher, Manistique Middle and High School, Manistique, Michigan

- Established Spanish curriculum for middle and high school levels
- Utilized hands-on and simulation based lessons
- Began Spanish Buddies program to connect high school and elementary
students

Sept. 2010-May 2013

Spanish Club Advisor, Manistique Middle and High School, Manistique, Michigan
- Coordinated, planned and guided field trip to downtown Chicago (2012)
- Researched and advised students on a trip to Costa Rica (2013)
- Arranged and promoted fundraisers for field trips

Jan.-May 2010

Art Teacher, North Star Academy, Northern Michigan University, School of Education Student Teaching Experience, Marquette, Michigan
- Developed and implemented art lessons in accordance with supervising teacher
- Arranged fundraiser events

Aug. 2009-May 2010

NMU Mudslingers President, Northern Michigan University, School of Art and Design,
Ceramics, Marquette, Michigan
- Led meetings and managed sales events
- Wrote successful proposals for funding guest speaker workshops

Aug. 2008-May 2010

Ceramic Assistant, Northern Michigan University, School of Art and Design, Ceramics,
Marquette, Michigan
- Maintained and organized ceramic studio and its materials and supplies

Aug. 2008-Dec. 2009

Assistant Direct/Director, Northern Michigan University, Students Art Gallery,

Marquette, Michigan
- Managed, trained and supervised student employees
- Created and constructed exhibitions and promotional materials
- Wrote successful proposals for gallery renovations and maintenance

June-Aug. 2009

Kiln Technician, Interlochen Summer Arts Camp, Interlochen Academy for the Arts,
Interlochen, Michigan
- Organized, loaded and monitored kiln firings for student work
- Produced glazes and clay bodies needed for classes
- Assisted instructor in classroom activities and lessons

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Aug. 2008-Dec. 2009

Art Teacher, Liberty Childrens Art Project, Marquette, Michigan

- Provided rural schools with art lessons

Aug. 2005-Dec. 2009

Receptionist/Projects Coordinator, Northern Michigan University, Career Services,

Marquette, Michigan
- Provided customer service and in-put job data entry
- Created promotional signage and designed event programs
- Performed general office duties

Scholarships/Awards

May 2012

Excellence in Education Award, Manistique Academic Booster Club

Aug. 2009-May 2010

Wilbert A. Berg Scholarship, Board of Trustees Visual Arts Scholarship

Aug. 2005-Dec. 2009

Deans List for Academic Achievement

Volunteer Experience

Aug. 2013-present

Youth Group Volunteer, St. Francis De Sales Youth Group, Manistique, Michigan

May 2013-present

Working Artist Member, Lake Effect Art Gallery, Manistique, Michigan

June 2011-present

Youth Soccer Coach, Manistique Area Youth Soccer (MAYS), Manistique, Michigan

Aug. 2011-May 2013

Head High School Soccer Coach, Manistique Club Soccer - Manistique Area Youth
Soccer, Manistique, Michigan

Jan. 2009-May 2010

Tour Docent, Northern Michigan University, The DeVos Museum, Marquette, Michigan

Aug. 2008-May 2010

Participant, Northern Michigan University Superior Edge Program, Designed to

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develop citizen-leaders for the 21 century this is a program that provide students with a
wide range of experiential activities to complement classroom instruction.

Aug. 2008-Dec. 2009

National Art Education Association (NAEA) Student Chapter President, Northern

Michigan University, School of Art and Design, Art Education, Marquette, Michigan

Skills

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Advanced PhotoShop skills
Oral and written communication skills
Public speaking skills
Organizational skills
70 wpm typing speed
Intermediate Spanish language fluency

Interests

Outdoor recreation: hiking, canoeing, kayaking, rustic camping, fishing, soccer, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing
and snowboarding
Projects-based and hands-on education
Culture and world travel
Visual and performing arts
Plant, animal and insect information