Caroline E. Whelan is an art educator seeking licensure in Massachusetts. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with minors in psychology and art history. Her experience includes teaching practicums, clinical observations, public relations internships, and volunteer work. She is proficient in various computer programs, social media, and has received several academic honors and scholarships.

1. CAROLINE E. WHELAN
(516) 880-5519 305 Monroe Boulevard, Long Beach, NY 11561 carolineewhelan@gmail.com
Personal Website: http://cewhelan8.wix.com/cwhelanart
EDUCATION
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education, Double Minor in Psychology and Art History, May 2018
• GPA: 3.29
• Humanities and Fine Arts Scholarship Recipient, 2014 – Present
Fashion Institute of Technology, Manhattan, New York
Summer High School Program: Drawing and Painting, Summer 2010 – 2014
Long Beach High School, Long Beach, New York
High School Diploma, June 2014
• GPA: 3.7
• National Art Honors Society, Honor Roll, Nassau All-County Art Exhibition Scholarship Recipient
Study Abroad, UMass: Italy: Graduate Art and Culture in Italy, July 2017
 Florence, Rome, Venice
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Practicum
Site 1 January – March 2018
Site 2 March – May 2018
Pre-Practicum
Site 1 , Fall 2017
Site 2 , Fall 2017
Clinical Observations, Fall 2016
LICENSURE
MassachusettsTeaching Licenses: Visual Arts K-8; Visual Arts 5-12, July 2018
Pending MassachusettsDepartment of Education administrative paperwork
PRAXIS
MTELs (passed)
EXHIBITIONS, PUBLICATIONS AND REVIEWS
____,The University of Massachusetts Amherst,2016
“title”, Inside Sugar Magazine, Volume #, Month.pp #
SKILLS
 Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, and iMovie
 Social Media and Website Development
 Advanced Computer Skills
 Drawing and Writing
EXPERIENCE
Public Relations Intern, June 2016 – August 2016
The Queens Museum, Flushing, Queens, New York
 Performed research and market activities, built and updated media lists and databases
 Assisted in writing and distributing press releases,effectively utilized museum’s social media accounts
 Assisted in administrative duties,communicated and built relationships with clients and exhibited artists
Tee Shirt Design Artist, Summer 2016
Long Beach Long Trunks, Long Beach, New York
Club Member, 2010 – 2014
Best Pals, Long Beach, New York
 Worked with special education students to enrich their lives via creation of art, participation in sports,and social activities
Event Staff, 2009 – 2013
Finn Fest, Long Beach, New York

2.  Ran music and arts festival to raise money for cancer, animal shelters,and the families of the deceased
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Students Against Student Debt, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Club Member, 2015- 2016
Disabilities Services at the University of Massachusetts Amherst
Volunteer, Fall 2015
 Took detailed and organized notes during every Math 104 lecture three times a week during the Fall 2015 Semester