An art teacher seeking a position with 5 years of experience teaching art and substitute teaching other subjects at the elementary and high school levels. He has a bachelor's degree in art education from the University of New Mexico and holds an Ohio teaching license. His experience includes developing lesson plans, managing classrooms, and assessing student work at both the elementary and secondary levels.

1. Jeffrey Harrington
7489 Dewey Road, Thompson, OH 44086
(505) 315-6264. jeffpaintsonit@gmail.com
SUMMARY
An art teacher with 5 years of professional teaching experience and an Ohio State Professional
Teaching License. Graduate of the University of New Mexico in 2009. Experience in teaching art/art
history and substitute teaching in other areas, student teaching (elementary and high school) and after
school programs for elementary and middle school age groups. Studio emphasis in two-dimensional
media including oil, acrylic, and watercolor painting, drawing (pastel, graphite, charcoal, ink, chalk,
oil pastel), mixed media, collage, and non-traditional materials. Intermediate knowledge in 3-
dimensional art, ceramics, sculpture and audio/photo/video editing.
EDUCATION
Bachelors of Art Education GPA 3.76
University of New Mexico, College of Education, Educational Specialties Dec. 2009
• NM Lottery Scholarship 2003-2007
• Deans List 2003-2007 (exception Spring 2005)
• Employed full or part-time while enrolled since Fall 2003
• Member of Golden Key National Honor Society
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching: Colinas Del Norte Elementary, Rio Rancho, NM
• During the Spring 2009 semester, taught students and assisted mentor teacher, Janine Shafer.
Designed lesson plans and executed them across Kindergarten-Fifth grade levels. Goals
included practice in pedagogy, classroom management, art production, and assessment of
student work. An art show was also organized at the school.
Student Teaching: Rio Rancho High School, Rio Rancho, NM
• During the Fall 2009 semester, taught students and assisted mentor teacher, Matthew Lutz.
Designed lesson plans and taught them to Drawing and Painting classes level 1-3. Students
ranged in grade level from 9th
-12th
. Goals included improving pedagogy, classroom
management, art production, group collaboration, assessment of student work and parent-
teacher relations. Gained experience purchasing supplies for the school.
Substitute Teaching: Rio Rancho Public Schools, Rio Rancho, NM
• Since spring of 2010, fulfilled responsibilities of a substitute teacher in various settings
including art (elementary and secondary), elementary general ed., behavioral intervention
program, high school core subjects, and long term assignments in music and P.E.
Visual Art Teacher/Content Leader: Eagle Ridge Middle School (RRPS), Rio Rancho, NM
• Since January 2012, met responsibilities of creating curriculum, delivering curriculum
and assessments, managing classroom environment, fundraising, organization and
ordering of supplies, maintaining equipment, creating collaborative environment with
students, parents and faculty, and keeping all licenses and trainings up to date.
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort, Spa and Conference Center: Corn Maiden Restaurant
Designated Trainer/Lead Server Fall 2002-Summer 2010
• Promoted twice based upon productivity, leadership qualities, and overall performance
• Awarded Employee of the Month
• Trained new employees
• Prepared inventory and ordered supplies handling monetary responsibilities without incident
LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE
• Eagle Ridge Middle School Related Arts Content Leader, RRPS Visual Arts Content Leader
• Co-created and installed “A Dream Come True” mosaic mural at A Park Above (Rio Rancho)

2. Jeffrey Harrington
7489 Dewey Road, Thompson, OH 44086
(505) 315-6264. jeffpaintsonit@gmail.com
• Created after school art program at Eagle Ridge Middle School, creating school murals and
collaborating with students and parents on semi-annual art exhibits.