Résumé

Teaching Interests

Education

Currently working on: Master's in School Counseling: Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, 2003 –

Master of Arts in Teaching: Willamette University, Salem, Oregon, 2000
Concentration: Art
G.P.A.: 4.0
Endorsement: Art
Teaching Certification: Middle School and High School
Oregon Basic Teaching License: June 2000

Certifications: National Safety Instructor for CPR and First Aid

Bachelor of Science (Art): Western Oregon University, 1998 (G.P.A.: 3.85)

Bachelor of Science (Psychology): Western Oregon University, 1999 (G.P.A.: 3.86)

Computer Skills: MS FrontPage, MS Access, MS Excel, Quicken, MS Publisher, MS PowerPoint, MS PhotoDraw, MS Works, MS Word Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Paint Shop Pro, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Fireworks and HTML. Knowledge of basic hardware functions and problems.

Related Professional Experience

Central Linn High School: Halsey, Oregon, September 2000 – June 2003
Teacher
· Planned, organized and taught: Art & Culture, Art History, Ceramics, Sculpture, Printmaking, Graphic Art, Computer Graphics, Web Page Design, 7 & 8 Art, First Aid/CPR and 7th Grade Reading
· Regional Art CIM Scoring Guide Team
· Art Club Advisor
· Planned, organized and led Italy trip for 15 students
· Planned, organized and led Mexico trip for 14 students
· Junior Class Advisor
· Building Technology Coordinator
· Semester Committee
· Site Council Vice-Chair
· Budget Committee
· Technology Verification Team
· Challenge Fund Grant Team, $196,000

McNary High School: Keizer, Oregon, September 1999 – June 2000
Student Teacher
·Planned, organized and taught 2 Art & Culture classes and 1 Drawing 1 class for one full semester
·Assistant Coach for the McNary Swim Team

Whiteaker Middle School: Keizer, Oregon, October – December 1999
Student Teacher
·Planned, organized and taught 8th grade art

City of Salem: Salem, Oregon, September 1996 – June 2000
Graphics Specialist
·Designed and implemented multiple permanent and semi-permanent murals, banners, bulletin boards and signs
Head Swim Coach
· Emphasize quality of stroke technique, teamwork and fun
· Started team records database and set up a permanent fundraising venture for equipment and team-building activities
Site Supervisor
· Test swimming skills, supervise and train swim instructors, create proper motivational environments for learning
· Experience in implementing a new learn-to-swim program
Shift Manager
· Supervise, train, instruct and monitor guard staff, office operations, pool maintenance and operation

Clatsop Community College: Astoria, Oregon, 1996
Physics Instructor
· Presented physics instruction to high-risk high school students
· Lead math groups and field trips for Upward Bound

Honors & Awards

Summa Cum Laude	Pi Phi, Honor Society
National Dean's List	Phi Theta Kappa, Honor Society
Who's Who Among America's Colleges	Psy Chi, Psychology Honor Society

Art Shows & Honors

Olinger Pool Mural and Sign, 2000
MAT Logo design, 1999
MAT T-shirt design, 1999
Juried Student Art Show, Western Oregon University, Monmouth, OR, 1999
Juried Student Art Show, Western Oregon University, Monmouth, OR, 1998
Solo Exhibit, Monmouth Library, Monmouth, OR, 1998
Local Women's Art Show, Lake Oswego, OR, 1998
Human Relations Task Force T-shirt Design, 1st Prize in Oregon, 1994
Volunteer Project, Six Frogs Mural, Astor Middle School, Astoria, OR, 1994

Activities & Professional Memberships

Oregon Education Association	Central Linn Education Association
National Safety Council First Aid/CPR Instructor	America Swim Coaches Association, Level 2