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STEPHANIE
SMITH

 Â·  stephaniesmith4045@gmail.com Â·  Toledo, OH

 
SUMMARY

Highly motivated Art Education major looking to fill a position as an art teacher. Organized, hardworking and energetic wishing to become an asset to the district. 

 
SKILLS

  • Preparing exhibits

  • Superior organizational skills

  • Traditional fine art skills

  • Photography (digital, manual processing)

  • Ceramics (including potter's wheel)

  • Printmaking

  • Painting (oil, acrylic, watercolor)

  • Sculptural techniques

  • Fibers arts (sewing, weaving, felting)

  • Various drawing techniques and methods

 

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Ohio Department of Education: Visual Arts K-12 Teaching License

 

Bachelor's in Education: Multi-Age Visual Arts

University of Toledo | Toledo, OH, United States | 2018

 

Associate of Science: Veterinary Technician Medicine

Stautzenberger College | Maumee, OH, United States | 2005

 
EXPERIENCE

Art Educator 9-12thGrade- Long term substitute

Oak Harbor High School | Oak Harbor, OH | Jan 2019- Current

 

Veterinary Technician

Sylvania VET | Sylvania, OH | Aug 2012-Aug 2018

 

Veterinary Technician

Total Pet Care | Maumee, OH | Nov 2007-Aug 2012

 

Veterinary Technician

West Toledo Animal Hospital | Toledo, OH | Dec 2006-Nov 2007


FIELD/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Toledo School for the Arts-Student Teacher, Art teacher Liz Hayes-Taught 6-12thgrade students for 8 weeks. Incorporated cross content curriculum into lessons, created and exhibited a school-wide art project, promoted an experimental and fun environment while introducing many different art mediums through the works of famous artist. Fall 2018.

 

Whiteford Elementary-Student Teacher, Art teacher Andrea Geha-Taught K-5th grade students for 8 weeks. Implemented effective learning, behavior and motivational strategies. Developed and taught engaging art projects of various mediums. Fall 2018.

 

Toledo Museum of Art, Education Intern, worked under Sarah Daniels-Worked with children from age 4-16 in the summer art program. Responsible for collecting, organizing, and distributing workshop materials, assisted with logistical support and programmatic needs, helped collect, refine, and digitize curriculum developed during the workshop summer 2017.

 

Saint Ursula Academy, Toledo, OH. Art Teacher Tamra Landis- 30 Hours field experience as well as teaching, spring 2016.

 

Hiawatha Elementary, Washington Local, Toledo, OH. Art Teacher Crystal Anderson- 40 Hours field experience, fall 2015.

 

Toledo Museum of Art, Classroom Assistant for children's summer art camp, summer 2015- Supported the educational experiences of students by assisting with group and individual art projects in youth art classes, greeted students, and helped with classroom set up and clean up. 

 

Toledo Museum of Art, Family Center, summer and winter 2015- Worked with children up to the age of 10 and their parents on hands-on projects, welcomed families to the center, encouraged creative thinking and assisted children in expressing themselves in an artistic form.

 

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

 

University of Toledo Summa Cum Laude Graduation Academic Achievement Distinction, 2018.

 

Sinclair W. Wallbridge Art Education Scholarship: 2017-2018 school year.

 

Sinclair W. Wallbridge Art Education Scholarship: 2016-2017 school year.

 

University of Toledo Dean's List: Spring 2015, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2017, Spring 2018.

 

University of Toledo President's List: Fall 2014, Fall 2015.

 

University of Toledo Adult Learner Access Award-Toledo, OH, 2014.

 
 
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