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EDUCATION

PENNSYLVANIA
STATE UNIVERSITY

Schreyer Honors College

University Park, PA
B.F.A., Ceramics
B.S., Art Education
Anticipated Graduation 2017

STUDIO ARTS CENTERS

INTERNATIONAL
Study Abroad Program

Florence, Italy

Summer 2015

GRANTS, AWARDS

& SCHOLARSHIPS

Best Booth Design Award

Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts
2017

Undergraduate Juried Exhibition Merit Scholarship
Pennsylvania State University 2016

Taylor Watkins Ceramics Award

Pennsylvania State University 2016

Haystack School of Crafts Work Study Scholarship
2016

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts Work Study Scholarship 2016

Alice Schwartz Matil Award in Art Education
Pennsylvania State University 2016

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Dilworth Elementary School | Pittsburgh, PA | Fall 2017

Student Teacher

Developed lessons for and taught students in grades K-5 in the Pittsburgh Public School District.

 

Brashear High School | Pittsburgh, PA | Fall 2017

Student Teacher

Developed lessons and taught students in grades 9-12

(Ceramics and AP 3D Studio)

 

Visual Arts Summer Camp | Penn State University | Summer 2017

Camp Counselor

Assisted instruction in printmaking and papermaking studio workshop Ensured welfare of high school students at overnight camp and aided student learning

 

Summer Day Camp | Friendsville, PA | Summer 2017

Arts Counselor

Developed lessons and taught elementary students in an academic camp setting at Choconut Valley Elementary School

 

Saturday Art School at Penn State | University Park, PA | Spring 2017

Instructor

Developed an 8-week curriculum for high school students Curated a gallery show for students ranging from preschool to high school

 

Gray's Woods Elementary School | State College, PA | Fall 2016

Visiting Instructor

Created a collaborative two-session lesson for fifth grade students

 

Summer Day Camp | Friendsville, PA | Summer 2012-2013

Camp Counselor

Ensured welfare of students and assisted in instruction in a camp setting Choconut Valley Elementary School

SKILLS & TRAINING

Graphic Design (2 years of study)

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Basic Welding (ARC, Oxygen Acetylene)

Basic Woodworking

Screen-printing

Drawing

LEADERSHIP & SERVICE

Penn State Ceramics Club President | 2013-2016

Intramural Basketball Team Captain | Spring 2013

GLOBE Special Living Option

Housing Community focused on student engagement towards global issues and concerns 2011-2014

Penn State Snowboard Club

Participated in fundraising for Penn State Dance Marathon for pediatric cancer (THON)
2013

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