Jaclyn Becker

Art Teacher

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EDUCATION
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, Anticipated Graduation 2023
Masters of Art Education
15 hours completed
GPA: 4.00/ 4.00
Miami University, Oxford, OH, May 2017
Bachelor of Science in Art, Major: Art Education K-12
Minor: 2D Media Studies with a Painting focus
Thematic Sequence: Developmental, Social, and Educational Patterns in Individuals with Exceptionalities
GPA: 3.91/ 4.00
President’s/Dean’s List: 7 of 8 semesters
Latin Honors: Summa Cum Laude
PK-12 VISUAL ART LICENSURE: Ohio Resident Educator License (in process for renewal) June 2017
PK-12 VISUAL ART LICENSURE: Michigan Resident Educator License (active) December 2017

RELATED ART & EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

Full-Time Teaching
Art Teacher, Ann Arbor Public Schools, Ann Arbor, MI September 2018-June 2022
Taught at Burns Park Elementary
Instructed fine arts to ~500 students of grades young fives through 5th and our autism spectrum disorder
class
Developed student behavior plans and classroom routines to foster a safe learning environment for classes of
30+ students
Adapted lesson plans to engage with students and teach techniques in drawing, painting, printmaking, clay,
and collage
Planned and organized multiple art shows for the community which showcased student work in downtown
storefronts, and the community library
Displayed student artwork throughout the school to promote student confidence and make the school
environment more personalized
Graded and maintained records of student progress in which 98% of students achieved growth in their
student learning objectives
Exposed students to contemporary and master artists with various backgrounds to promote diversity and to
encourage students to develop personal styles and expression through art mediums
Collaborated with other art teachers in the district to create a virtual learning curriculum during the COVID-19
pandemic utilizing universal design instruction
Art Teacher, Ann Arbor Public Schools, Ann Arbor, MI September 2017-June 2018
Taught at Scarlett Middle School and Thurston Elementary School
Created lessons for grades 6-8 following the International Baccalaureate curriculum guidelines
Utilized a shared classroom with minimal supplies for kindergarten, and the ASD room
Responsible for displaying student artwork in multiple local art shows
Student Teaching
Mason Middle School, Mason, OH March- May 2017
Taught in an 8th grade classroom for 6 classes of 25 students
Prepared a metals lesson that explored the cultural backgrounds of Mehndi and Polynesian tattoos
Co-taught a multiple disabilities art class
Accommodated lessons for students on an IEP or 504 plan

Kinder/Bauer/Bear Elementary School, Miamisburg, OH January- March 2017

Taught a K-5 art classroom in 3 different elementary schools in Miamisburg
Created and implemented 5 different lessons
Designed displays for students' work to be showcased

Education Intern, Contemporary Arts Center, Cincinnati, OH Summer 2016

Created lessons for the Contemporary Arts Center’s (CAC) education programs
Prepared supplies for the CAC’s Thursday Art Play program and assisted children through activities
Collaborated with docents brainstorming ideas for lessons and programs for the upcoming exhibitions

Artist Assistant, Danielle Muzina, Oxford, OH. October 2016

Worked for artist Danielle Muzina and assisted her upcoming artist show
Sanded and stained edges of her paintings and did any other task to prepare her artwork

Field Experience in Art Education

Ridgeway Elementary School, Hamilton, OH Fall 2015
Co-taught in a 5th grade science classroom where I taught the students how art can enhance science
Prepared/led a lesson that integrated the arts with the 5th grade science curriculum

Girl Scout Leadership Conference, Blue Ash, OH February 2015

Prepared/led a lesson on mask making for the girl scouts involved
Implemented time management, vision, and inspiration within the theme of “Celebration of the Self”

Art Ambassador, Art Department, Miami University, Oxford, OH Fall 2014

Visited schools and shared my experience from being in the Miami Art department
Answered the students’ questions to help them understand what opportunities Miami could offer

OTHER EMPLOYMENT
Assistant Track Coach, Mason Middle School, Mason, OH March 2017- May 2017
Responsible for over 200 middle school girls on the team
Facilitated warm-ups and workouts for the girl sprinters and long-distance runners
Assisted in organizing track meets
Resident Assistant, Miami University, Oxford, OH January 2015-December 2015
Responsible for 40 girls in my corridor and in the Fall of 2015 I was in charge of an entire hall of 72 residents
Organized events for my corridor while focusing on academic success, cultural competence, interpersonal
development, and community
Assisted in the selection, evaluation, and training of incoming RA’s

VOLUNTEERING
Girls on the Run, Burns Park Elementary, Ann Arbor, MI Fall 2019
Facilitated an after-school Girls on the Run program for grades 3rd-5th
Organized relationship-building activities and physical exercises
Led a service project to make cards for children staying at the children’s hospital

Saturday Art, Miami University, Oxford, OH Spring 2014 & Fall 2015
Helped the teachers of Saturday Art at Miami University by answering students’ questions and passing out
materials
Contributed to the setup and takedown of artwork made by the participating children

CONFERENCE PRESENTATION
Ohio Art Education Association (OAEA) conference, Cincinnati, OH Fall 2016
Presented on a panel with two of my peers on arts integration
Created and delivered a presentation over my field experience teaching an arts-integrated lesson
Answered questions from the audience

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
National Art Education Association (NAEA) Fall 2015- Present
Member of the national chapter
Michigan Art Education Association (MAEA) September 2017-Present