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Professional Objective
I desire to work in an educational environment, where I can utilize my artistic talent and creativity to inspire students of all ages, and instill a lifelong love and appreciation for the arts.

Education    

Bachelor of Fine Arts/2001-2011
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, Georgia

  • HOPE Scholarship recipient/2001 - 2003
  • University of West Georgia Art Scholarship recipient/2001 - 2002
  • Dean’s List/2009
  • Appeared on page 104 in the 2009 November issue of Delta Sky Magazine in an ad for the Newnan campus of The University of West Georgia
  • Lambda, Public Relations Officer and Diversity Panelist Lambda, Public Relations Officer and Diversity Panelist
    • Organized the placement in the Homecoming parade and received 1st place, and designed and assisted with the Homecoming banner and received 3rd place
    • Networked with local organizations and other colleges, and maintained important records
    • Participated as a panelist that discussed diversity in various classes and lecture halls
  • Active member of Responsible Sexuality
    • Performed in "The Vagina Monologues"
    • Featured in a permanently displayed poster, that discourages domestic violence

American Heart Association/2009
West Georgia Health System
Instructor, James Godfrey

  • Completed the objectives and skills evaluations of the AHA for Heartsaver AED Program, to be certified in the following:
    • Adult/Child CPR with Mask and Choking
    • Adult/Child AED
    • Infant CPR with Mask and Choking

Out of the Box Training/2008
www.ChildCareExchange.com
Trainer, Linda Sivley

  • How Do I Relate and Share Professionally

CARE Courses/2007-2008
www.CareCourses.com
Continuing Education Book Courses

  • Received the following certificates of completion:
    • Principals of Child Development and Learning
    • Many Ways to Learn
    • Early Childhood Professional
    • Infants in Child Care
    • Observing, Recording, & Assessing Children’s Development
    • Parents and Child Care
    • Managing Health and Safety
    • Toddlers in Care

Professional Experiences

The Goddard School/April.2008 - present
Tyrone, Georgia

Curriculum Theme Decorator/January.2010 - Present

  • Designing and creating the art and decorations, to relate to the monthly curriculum theme
  • Art Teacher/January.2010 - Present
    • Instructing a 30 minute weekly class that incorporates art history, music, and the curriculum theme, to students ages one to six
  • Two and Three year old Lead Teacher/April.2008 -December.2009
    • Guide the curiosity, creativity, and growth of students in seven developmental areas, and encourage and master their potty training
    • Create weekly lesson plans that incorporate the monthly and weekly theme, while incorporating Spanish, Sign Language, Music and Yoga
    • Maintain the safety of the students and keep important documents and records

The Goddard School/February.2007 – April.2008
Cumming, Georgia

  • One and Two year old Lead Teacher
    • Guide the curiosity, creativity, and growth of students in seven developmental areas, and encourage their self-feeding skills and potty training
    • Create weekly lesson plans that incorporate the monthly and weekly theme, while incorporating Spanish, Sign Language, Music and Yoga
    • Maintain the safety of the students and keep important documents and records
  • Assistant Toddler Teacher/February.2007 – August.2007
    • Assist the lead teacher with the planning and instructing of the daily lessons and responsibilities
    • Maintain the cleanliness of the classroom and the safety of the students

Related Professional Experiences

Chuck E. Cheese’s/January.2004 – August.2004
Fayetteville, Georgia

  • Show Host and Entertainer

Girl Scouts of America/Camp Pine Acres/May.2003 – August.2003
Acworth, Georgia

  • Counselor and Instructor of crafts, dance, and drama to girls ages seven through fourteen

Epcot/Disney World/January.2003 – May.2003
Orlando, Florida

  • Multiple park occupations

Other Related Experiences

  • I entertain at children’s parties as a clown, by face painting, playing music on the guitar, and creating balloon art.
  • I paint and sell unique large scale children’s portraits in various mediums, including acrylic, oil, pencil, and pastels.

Additional Skills

  • Completed the course Digital Media for the Artist, covering the following programs: Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Microsoft Word, and working knowledge of the computer and internet
  • Music skills that include vocal and instrumental with the guitar and piano

Works in Juried Shows

  • Mr. Sun, acrylic on the front and back of a skateboard, 2008, Doo Gallery, Atlanta, GA
  • Still Life and Death, watercolor, 2004, University of West Georgia, Carrollton, GA
  • That Girl, mixed media, 2001, Starr’s Mill High School, Fayetteville, GA