| Certification |
New Jersey State Certification in Art Education grades K-12 |
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| Education |
Sept. 1995-May 1998
Montclair State University Upper Montclair, NJ
BA Art Education |
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| Experience |
Sept. 2000-Present
Cordero Community School PS#37, Jersey City, NJ
Art Specialist
- Responsible for developing curriculum and teaching Art to all students in grades K-8.
1999-2000
Essex County College, Newark, NJ
Adjunct Art Professor
- Responsible for teaching up to 25 students basic drawing techniques.
1998-2000
Glen Ridge High School, Glen Ridge, NJ
Adjunct Substitute Art Teacher
- Responsible for carrying out scheduled lesson plans.
1998
Clifton Public School, Clifton, NJ
Student Teaching
Responsibilities:
- Developed and implemented lesson plans.
- Supervised the creation of student art.
- Gave individualized attention to students to promote and develop their artistic abilities. |
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| Activities |
Professional Development Seminar Presenter
Art Education Mentor for Student Teachers in Art Education |
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| Memberships |
Member of Art Educators of New Jersey |
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| Languages |
Fluent in English and Portuguese |
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| Interests/Activities |
Professional Wheelchair Racer |
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| Awards |
- Ruth Lewin Scholarship Award recipient, 1998.
- Anne Chapman Memorial Scholarship Award recipient, 1997. |
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| Community Service |
Actively involved in annual fundraiser to support art programs in local public schools.
Bloomfield Recreation League Soccer Coach 1994-1995. |
