Ella Robinson Spofford Rd.

Boxford, MA
ARTIST | EDUCATOR ellafrobinson@yahoo.com | (978) 882-
3038

EDUCATION LICENSE #: 515688

Tufts University, SMFA Initial | Visual Arts | Grades PK-12
Master of Arts in Teaching
2019 SKILLS
Fine Arts Technology
Salem State University Painting Adobe Suite
Bachelor of Arts Drawing Microsoft Suite
2018 Mixed Media Aspen
Photography PowerSchool
North Shore Community College Ceramics Google Classroom
Associates in Liberal Arts Printmaking Infinite Campus
2016 Jewelry http://ellafrobinson.weebly.com

EXPERIENCE
Marsh Grammar Middle School | Methuen, MA
Visual Art Teacher | September 2020- Present
 Teaching grades 5-8 visual arts and art integrated lessons using a variety of teaching strategies.
 Teaching in person and virtually using Google Meets and Google Classroom.
 Staying organized while assessing and looking after 400 students weekly.
 Educating students about art principles, art elements, art history and present-day art/artists.
 Inspiring students to develop new ways of thinking as they engage in activities that have value to them, encouraging
them to take risks, and open their minds.
 Student-centered classroom, encouraging students to learn independently, exploring their own ideas and techniques.

Stoneham Middle School | Stoneham, MA

Visual Art Teacher | January 2020- June 2020
 Teaching grades 5-8 visual arts and art integrated lessons using a variety of teaching strategies.
 Educate students about art principles, art elements, art history and present-day art/artists.
 Inspiring students to develop new ways of thinking as they engage in activities that have value to them, encouraging
them to take risks, and open their minds.
 Student-centered classroom, encouraging students to learn independently, exploring their own ideas and techniques.
Paraprofessional | September 2019- Present
 Assisted in Social Studies, Science, Math, ELA and Resource classes for 5th, 7th, and 8th grade.
 Supported students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) in the classroom.
 Established trust among teachers of various grades to become a flexible and reliable member of the team.

Andover High School | Andover, MA

Student Teacher | September 2018-May 2019
 Developed lessons, assessment tools, and delivered instruction for Mixed Media, Foundation Studio, Advanced
Drawing & Painting, Ceramics I, and Portfolio I & II art classes while developing a personal teaching style.
 Developed and employed classroom management and instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of the
students at AHS.
 Attended department meetings alongside AHS art teachers and program coordinators to advance department goals.

Museum of Fine Arts | Boston, MA

Teacher Assistant | October-December 2018
 Designed and implemented visual arts curricula.
 Created assessment tools and monitored student progress.

Photography Internship | Salem, MA

Assistant for Lea St. Germain | 2017-2018
 Worked in the studio and on-location to create professional-quality photographs.
 Edited photos using Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop.
 Learned business management skills and gained knowledge of studio equipment and professional photography
practices.
 Managed various social media accounts including Instagram, Pinterest, and web platforms.

Artist & Photographer | Boxford, MA

Self-Employed, Ella Frances Photography & Drawing | 2017- Present
 Working with clients to meet photography and art needs in unique and creative ways.
 Edit photos using Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop.

EXHIBITIONS
Today’s Artists, Tomorrow’s Educators
o Massachusetts Art Education Association | 2019
Teacher as Artist
o Collins Center for the Performing Arts, Andover High School | 2018-2019
Student Art Festival at Tufts
o Student artwork from Andover High School on display at the SMFA | 2019