EDUCATION

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Maine College of Art, Portland, ME — Master of Arts in Teaching 

JULY 2019 - MAY 2020

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International Language Institute, Northampton, MA — TESOL Certification (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

SEPTEMBER- DECEMBER 2017 

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Fordham University, Bronx, NY — Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts & French Language and Literature 

AUGUST 2012 - MAY 2016

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CERTIFICATIONS

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K-12 Visual Arts Teaching Certification, Maine & New Hampshire 

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TESOL Certification 

 

EXPERIENCE

Engine, Biddeford, ME — Teaching Artist

MAY-JUNE 2020 

Designed online/remote learning art lessons for students in grades 2-4. 

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Pond Cove School, Cape Elizabeth, ME — Student Teacher (Art)

FEBRUARY-APRIL 2020 

Implemented elementary art lessons under the supervision of a mentor teacher. 

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Deering High School, Portland, ME — Student Teacher (Art)

DECEMBER 2019 - FEBRUARY 2020 

Implemented high school art lessons under the supervision of a mentor teacher. 

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The French Ministry of Education (Teaching Assistant Program in France), Nancy, France — English Language Assistant

OCTOBER 2018 - APRIL 2019

Taught English to children 6-11 years old through academic, visual art and sports-related lessons. (4 different schools, 20-25 students per class)

Held video conferences with three separate schools each week.

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American International College, Springfield, MA — Reading Tutor (K-12)

FEBRUARY 2018 - JUNE 2018

Tutored students (in grades 4, 7 and 9) in reading using the Lindamood Program.

Worked one-on-one with students at their schools in Western MA. 

Wrote student progress reports for each quarter/semester. 

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Longmeadow Public Schools, Longmeadow, MA — Substitute Teacher 

SEPTEMBER 2017-FEBRUARY 2018 

On-call substitute teacher for grades K-5 (classroom teachers, special education teacher, speech teacher, art and gym teacher, etc.)

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Saint Mary’s Parish School, Westfield, MA — French Teacher 

NOVEMBER 2016 - JUNE 2017

Taught French to grades 7-12 (Pre French and French 1-4)

Taught grammar, reading, pronunciation, speaking, and culture. 

Chaperoned Junior Class Overnight Retreat/Hiking Trip 

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Central Rock Gym, Hadley, MA — Climbing Instructor, Coach, General Staff 

MAY 2016 - SEPTEMBER 2018 

Taught climbing, fitness, and team building to 6-13 year-olds

Event Staff Member & Climbing Camp Counselor

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The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Amherst, MA — Studio Intern

JULY - SEPTEMBER 2016 

Prepared/organized studio and art supplies for daily art projects.

Demonstrated art projects and assisted museum guests in the studio.

Designed and implemented an art project for a family workshop.

 

The Concourse House (women & children’s shelter), Bronx, NY — Daycare Assistant/Summer Program Assistant

JUNE - AUGUST 2015 

Assisted daycare providers in the women and children’s shelter.

Supervised/assisted summer activities at the shelter and in New York City for children ages 5-12.

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Fordham University, Bronx, NY — French Tutor

SEPTEMBER 2012 - MAY 2013

Tutored college students in French language, writing, & test preparation.

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