Kendall Sparkman

ksparkman1@gmail.com | 5523 West 2nd Street Road Greeley, CO 80634 | (970) 302-0731

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
o American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification
o Praxis Art: Content and Analysis passing score of 158

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Art Education Expected: May 2020
Emphasis in Ceramics
University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO

CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE 165 hours

Practicum Experience January 2017- Present
Greeley Central High School, Christa McAuliffe STEM Academy,
and Eaton Elementary, Greeley, CO

o Evaluated teachers for Elementary and High School art classrooms and gained a variety of lessons and
experiences.
o Participated in a professional environment by communicating with teachers, administration, and students to
enhance my professional development.
o Prepared and provided online material for students.

Art Club Student Teacher

Union Colony Elementary and Chappelow Elementary January 2019- Present
Greeley, CO

o Prepared activities focusing on self-reflection for 4th and 5th grade Friday Art Club each week to practiced
integrating Colorado Academic Standards into lesson planning.
o Communicated the Big Idea of Discovery to my students by incorporating it into the projects throughout the
semester.

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Peer Mentor August 2019-Present
GOAL at the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO

o Assisted students with disabilities develop life skills by participating in daily tasks to grow in independence.
o Tutored Goal students and helped them complete homework assignments on a weekly basis.
o Taught individuals how to create an art portfolio and share their art in a professional manner.

Volunteer for CCkids and CCstudents August 2008-Present

Christ Community Church, Greeley, CO

o Taught weekly services for kindergarten through sixth grade during the 9:00 service.
o Supports a small group of middle/high school girls at youth group and through life challenges.

Day Camp Counselor

Glorieta Camps, Glorieta, New Mexico May 2019-August 2019

o Entertained a group of 1st and 2nd grade kids for the day care program at Glorieta Camps.
o Administrated camp activities to ensure safety and encourage group development opportunities.