1. PROFILE As a recent Art Education P-12 graduate from Asbury University, have had a wide range of teaching experiences with children of all ages.
Confidence in ability to instruct students in discovering themselves through the artistic process using a variety of teaching strategies. Offer
equal balance of professionalism and fun to the classroom with broad scope of artistic knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm.
PRE-K AND ADVANCED DRAWING TEACHER Spring 2015
Veritas Christian Academy- Lexington, KY
· Developed teaching techniques and instructional
methods to educate all styles of learners.
· Nurtured a fun, warm, and engaging environment
that promotes creativity and develops critical thinking.
· Established and launched Advanced Drawing class.
STUDENT TEACHING August-December 2014
Maranatha Christian School- Victoria, Australia
Nicholasville Elementary School- Nicholasville, KY
· Differentiated instruction for students with disabilities.
· Fostered whole-brain thinking by implementing multiple
means of representation.
· Collaborated with colleagues to provide additional support
for students with learning needs.
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EDUCATION
ASBURY UNIVERSITY Fall 2012- Fall 2014
· Bachelor of Science in Art Education P-12 with an emphasis in painting
· 3.8 GPA (4.0 Scale)
GARRETT COLLEGE Fall 2009-Spring 2012
· Associate’s degree in Fine And Performing Arts
· 3.8 GPA (4.0 Scale)
NORTHERN GARRETT COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
· 3.7 GPA (4.0 Scale)
· Graduated 8th in class of 140
HONORS and ACHIEVEMENTS
· Graduated Magna Cum Laude- Asbury University
· Dean’s List 9 out of 9 semesters
· Presidential Scholarship Award 2012-2014- Asbury University
· Artistic Scholarship Award 2013- Asbury University
· Graduated Summa Cum Laude- Garrett College
· Member of Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society 2011-2012
· Service Star Award: 211 Volunteer Hours- 2010
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
· Member of Teacher Educators for Learning and Leading: 2012-2015
· Artwork Exhibited in the Hiccup Café: Winter 2014
· Senior Painting Exhibition “In Oceans Deep” - Z.T. Johnson Gallery: Fall 2014
· Artwork Published in The Asbury Review: 2013 and 2014
· Attended SMART Goals Workshop: Nov 2013
· Attended National Coalition for Core Arts Standards PD: Oct 2013
· Taught Arts Academy In Action at Brookside Elementary: Sep 2013
VOLUNTEERING
GUATEMALAN ORPHANAGE: Casa Para Niños Aleluya Summers 2011-2015
EASTERN STATE MENTAL HOSPITAL: Lexington, KY 2013-Present
BLIND CAMPER & BLIND SKIER: Maryland School for the Blind 2009-2012
THE DOVE CENTER: McHenry, MD 2008-2012
SPECIAL OLYMPICS: Winter Olympics, Wisp Resort, MD 2009-2010
PRACTICUM TEACHING Fall 2012- Fall 2014
Four Elementary and High Schools
· Adapted quickly to changing classroom environments.
· Cultivated a cooperative and welcoming classroom climate.
· Taught using a wide variety of technology and art media.
PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS OWNER 2012-Present
Laura’s Lens Imaging
· Independently run all aspects of the company including
marketing, photography, editing, and finances.
· Professionally attend to clients’ desires and concerns.
SNOWBOARDING INSTRUCTOR Winters 2007-2010
Wisp Resort, McHenry, MD
· Instructed groups of children ages 3-7 in skiing and
snowboarding.
· Designed thoughtful and engaging lessons.
· Safely escorted groups of students on trails and ski lifts.
EXPERIENCE
100 E Main Street Apt 4 301.533.6218
Wilmore, KY 40390 laurateachesart@gmail.com
LAURA WEINBERGER

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PERSONAL REFERENCES
JAY PAXTON
High School Art Teacher
304.282.7444
james.paxton@garrettcountyschools.org
LYNN WILSON
Veritas Christian Academy- Academic Director
859.229.9120
lynn.wilson@veritaschristianky.org
LINDA KLING
Family Friend
301.697.3570
linda.highcountrycreamery@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
MICHELLE FORREST
Cooperating Teacher- MCS, AUS
+61.415.152.376
mforrest@maranatha.vic.edu.au
RITA ABSHEAR
Cooperating Teacher- NES, KY
859.608.4912
rita.abshear@jessamine.kyschools.us
DR. DAVID RIEL
Professor and Mentor- Asbury University
419.852.9955
david.riel@asbury.edu