Jessica Sarah Northrup

41 Saddlefield Lane ⚈ Troy, MO 63379

Phone: (573) 353-1099 ⚈ E-Mail: jessica.s.northrup@gmail.com
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Strengths

Art Conflict Resolution Creative Thinking & Expression

Passion for Teaching & Learning Relationship Building Project Management
Engaging, Fun Lesson Plans Lifelong Learner Leadership

Objective

Through my dedication and hard work, I want to use my passion for art to change the way students think about
learning. I want to create a collaborative classroom where students are encouraged to connect their creativity not
only with their school and community but also with the world around them.

Experience

Fort Zumwalt East High School: Art Teacher (One-year Contract)...................................[2020-2021]

Created and implemented a learning plan for face-to-face and virtual learning that fostered a positive and creative
environment for all learners, by using problem-solving skills, artistic techniques, and creative expression to create
meaningful art-making.
● Fostered student strengths and confidence to maximize learning and excitement for visual arts.
● Facilitated a fun, safe, and positive learning environment via effective communication with students and
parents

Director & Teacher- The Peanuts Gang Learning Center, Inc. …………………………………[2018-2020]

Oversee day-to-day operations of the Learning Center to ensure a high quality, safe, fun, and efficient learning
environment and maintain proper accreditations.
● Recruit, hire, and train teachers and aides to maintain adequate student/teacher ratios and maximize
learning
● Ensure proper policy and procedures to adhere to State guidelines and provide exceptional learning and
child care

Long Term Art Substitute Teacher- Fort Zumwalt & Lincoln County School Districts…...[2017-2020]

Planned, organized, and presented engaging daily activities and lesson plans to maximize learning and growth.
● Promptly identified teaching strategies according to individual student strengths and learning styles
● Maintained effective communication with parents to optimize student development and success

Thomas Jefferson Middle School: Art

Teacher……………………………………………………...[2016-2017]

Created and implemented a learning plan to develop an interest in and ability for creative expression in visual terms,
using skills and techniques of artistic expression.
● Fostered student strengths and confidence to maximize absorption and excitement for principles of art
● Facilitated a fun, safe, and positive learning environment via effective communication with students and
parents

Student Teaching Apprenticeship……………………………………………………………………[2013-2015]

Jefferson City South Elementary: Meghan Dudenhoffer (megan.dudenhoeffer@jcschools.us)

Jefferson City High School: Stephanie Coen (Stephanie.coen@jcschools.us) & Melanie Walsh (melanie.walsh@jcschools.us)
Jessica Sarah Northrup
41 Saddlefield Lane ⚈ Troy, MO 63379
Phone: (573) 353-1099 ⚈ E-Mail: jessica.s.northrup@gmail.com
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Field Experience………………………………………………………………………………………..[2012-2015]
During my field experience, I have been placed in elementary, middle, and high school classrooms, allowing me to
learn and experience various techniques in teaching art of all ages. At each school placed, I learned that having a
positive relationship with your students is of primary importance. I learned you have to make content important to
the students, as well as to yourself.

Education

The University of Missouri- Columbia……………………………………………………………..[2012-2016]

During my time at Mizzou, I joined the Art Education Program to get my bachelor’s degree, while also getting my
minor in Art History.

Extracurricular Accomplishments

Mizzou Synchronized Skating Club — President & Coach……………………………………….[2013-2017]

● Initiated creation and development of the skating program. Obtained Mizzou approval by presenting a plan
that demonstrated the program would be profitable, successful, and fill a void in Mizzou programs.
● As president, I marketed and secured sponsors for travel expenditures, dresses, etc. to maintain a
self-sustaining program.
● Other responsibilities included but not limited to, making itineraries, budgeting, coordinating schedules,
choreographing music, artistic presentation, costume design, as well as identifying and mitigating team
differences and issues that arise. I was the main liaison between our team and Mizzou, so communication
was a big part of my job as president.
● After graduating from Mizzou I continued to help coach the Mizzou Synchronized Skating Club for 2 years.