Printmaker, Painter, & Video Artist
M.Ed Kutztown University - '22
Art Education
BFA Kutztown University - '19
Studio Art - Time Based/Experimental Media
Overview & Qualifications
Striving to empower students to think creatively and utilize knowledge through the visual arts
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Flexible and dependable
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Enjoys working with others as part of a team
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Deep understanding of child psychology and development
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Extensive experience working with young children
Education

M.Ed / Cert K-12 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania - Kutztown PA - May 2022
Major: Art Education
GPA: 4.0
BFA Kutztown University of Pennsylvania - Kutztown PA - May 2019
Major: Studio Art
Minor: Psychology
GPA: 3.31
Teaching & Experience
Nanny - Brohm Family (3 children) Emmaus PA. March 2020 - Present
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Create and facilitate activities based upon each child’ interests and developmental stage
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Help children practice independence and learn social skills necessary to navigate multiple environments
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Prepare and serve food during mealtimes, as well as help children to clean and care for themselves
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Help children self-soothe and practice mindfulness before sleeping
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Communicate, collaborate, and facilitate routines within the family home
Student Teacher - Northwest Area Elementary & Glenside Elementary Reading PA. Spring 2022
Student Teacher - Boyertown Middle School West Boyertown PA. Spring 2022
Student Teacher - Lincoln Elementary & Jefferson Elementary Emmaus PA. Fall 2021
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Facilitated classroom demonstrations and lesson introductions
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Prepared and distributed classroom materials as per lesson
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Communicated and collaborated with the co-operating teacher to create an optimal space for learning and exploring through the visual arts
Assistant Teacher - The Goddard School of Macungie Breinigsville PA. Summer 2021 - Winter 2021
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Helped teachers run classroom activities
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Supervised children during lessons, mealtimes, outdoor play, and nap/rest time
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Organized and cleaned materials/environment throughout the day
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Assisted classroom teacher in maintaining and managing the classroom climate
Lead Teacher - The Goddard School of Macungie Breinigsville PA. October 2019 - May 2021
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Created lessons that covered multiple disciplines related to STEAM, language, social emotions skills, self-help skills, and motor development
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Explored topics of diversity and emotional intelligence through activities that aligned with Pennsylvania state standards
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Guided toddlers (aged 1 1⁄2 to 2 years) in daily routines, maintaining the classroom climate and responding to individual needs
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Created and kept organized records of student progress (including Child ServiceReports, Progress Reports, and New Student Evaluations)
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Supervised children during lessons, mealtimes, outdoor play, and nap/rest time
Center Support/Assistant Teacher - Tri-Valley YMCA Leap and Learn Center Fleetwood PA. May 2018 - September 2019
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Supervised children during playtime, mealtimes, outdoor play, and nap time
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Created a classroom climate that encouraged learning and growth
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Collaborated with classroom teachers to maximize students' potential through
lessons and daily routines, as well as the classroom environment