1. ROSEMARIE S. ELMGREEN
129 Pleasant Hill Rd.
Sweetwater, TN 37874
423-404-5134 relmgreen@capellauniversity.edu
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a teaching position in the field of psychology.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology 2015
Capella University, Minneapolis, Minnesota
GPA: 4.0
Dissertation Title: Students’ experience with using educational video games as supplements to
remedial mathematics instruction
TA experience teaching Child Psychology online to Masters level learners
Certificate of Advanced Studies in Education (CASE) 2004
Specialization in Special Education and Corrective Reading
College of Notre Dame of Maryland, Baltimore Maryland
GPA: 3.83
Masterof Arts in Education 2002
Specialization in Educational Administration
College of Notre Dame of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland
GPA: 3.8
Bachelor of Fine Arts 1999
University of Mary Hardin Baylor, Belton, Texas
Specialization in Art
GPA: 3.74
Associate of Applied Science 1995
Central Texas College, Killeen, Texas
Specialization in Drafting and Design
GPA:3.6
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Direct Care Provider| 2010 - 2011

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ACT - Loudon,Tennessee
Directcare and trainingof mentallyandphysicallychallengedadults whichresultedin:
 Clienttrainingfordailyliving
 Bettermeal planning
 Successful administrationof medications
 Increased clientparticipationinAdultEducationPlans(AEP)
 Buildingarapportwithclients
 An increasedlevel of trustbetweenstaff andclients.
House Manager | 2007 - 2010
Michael Dunn - Kingston,Tennessee
House Manager for a grouphome for mentallyandphysically challengedadults whichresultedin:
 In-service instructionforstaff whoworkedinthe house
 Clienttrainingfordailyliving whichincreasedunderstanding,andclientparticipationindaily
personal care and householdactivities
 Coordinationof recreationalactivitiesforphysicallyandmentallychallengedadults sothat
theycouldbe more active in society
 Successful administrationof clientmedications
 More effectivemeal planningsothatphysical needssuchasdiabeticdietsandweightcontrol
couldbe properlyaddressed
Teacher | 2006 - 2007
CrossCreek Christian School- Sweetwater,Tennessee
 Art instruction forK-12 students whichresultedinincreasedunderstandingof the elementsof art,
the principlesof design,andhowthese elementsrelate tobothhistorical andmodernaspectsof
society
 Curriculumplanningwhichincorporatedthe elementsof art,principlesof design,mathematical,
literary,scientific,andhistorical aspects,aswell assafetyconcernsintoprojectswhichaddressed
the needsof eachgrade level foradvanced,regular,andspecial needslearnerssothattheycould
create projectswhichhelpedtoconnect theirlearningtootherschool curricula
Direct Care Provider| 2006 - 2007
SeniorHome AssistanceService - Madisonville,Tennessee
Directcare and trainingof physicallyandmentallychallengedadults whichresultedin:
 Improvedmeal planningdue toa betterunderstandingof diet,nutrition,andmedicalneeds
 More effectivepersonalcare due toa betterunderstandingof medical needsandhygiene
strategies
Teacher/CurriculumWriter/Special Educator | 1998 - 2005
Baltimore CityPublic SchoolSystem - Baltimore,Maryland
 Teacher- Artplanningandinstructionforhighschool andfifthgrade studentsinseveral
schoolsthroughoutBaltimore Citywhichresultedinusingthe combinationof the elementsof
art and the principlesof designtoenhance core curriculasuchas math,literature,history,
science,andtechnologyinauthenticinstruction. Througharttrainingthe learnerswere able
to create art projectswhichhelpedthemtounderstandtheiracademicsubjectswhile

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creatingadditional neuropathwayswhichincreasedunderstanding,made connections
betweenthe subjectsstudied,andhelpedtoincrease retrieval of learnedinformation.
 In-service instructorforart educatorswhichresultedinimprovedteachingandlearning
techniquesforclassroomplanningandinstruction.
 Curriculumwriterwhichresultedinthe combinationof the elementsof artandthe principles
of designexploredthroughvariousartmediaandconnectedtoacademiccurricular
instructionsothatthe learnerscouldmake more connectionsandlearntheiracademic
subjectsona varietyof thoughtprovokingways.
 School ImprovementTeam Memberwhichstudiedcurrentneedsandtrendswithinthe
school systemandexploredwaystoimprove learning,citizenship,attendance,grants,andthe
school environmentsothe learners couldreceive the besteducationpossible.
 ExhibitionPlannerwhichresultedinthe planningandproductionof several artexhibitionsa
yearincludingthe MarylandStampProject,the Congressional ArtShow,andthe Citywide Art
Exhibition,aswell asschool anddistrictart exhibitions.
 EntrepreneurInstructorwhichhelpedlearnerstocreate salable artproducts,create a
businessplan,introduce theirproductstothe public throughpersonal contactaswell as
advertising,sell productsinlocal stores,keepaccurate records forpersonal aswell astax
purposes,andexplore artaa possible careeroption.
 Individual EducationPlanner(IEP) whichresultedinthe improvementof eachstudents’
educationinmanageable stepswhichhelpedthe studenttoprogress towardsidentified
educational goals.
Teacher | 1993 - 1997
PelhamMasonry - Kempner,Texas
 Teacherof highschool curriculum foryoungadultswhoworkedforthe masonrycompanyand
plannedtobecome masons. Thispositionresultedinincreasedunderstandingof educational
needs,expectations,andgoals. Eachstudentwasgiventhe optionof preparingforthe GED,
returningtohighschool on a workstudyplan,or takingthe college entrance examsandsigning
up forcommunitycollege courses. Thisprogram had an 85% successrate and wasonlydisbanded
whenthe masonrycontractor had a stroke andwas forcedto disbandthe company.
 In-service instructorwhichresultedinimprovedemployeeunderstandingof healthandsafety
concernsas well asfinancial optionsrelatedtohealthcare,taxes,andmutual funds.
 Curriculumwriterwhichresultedinthe adaptationof a homeschool curriculumtothe needsof
the specificlearnerswhoworkedforthe masonrycompany. Laborerscame to the masonry
companywitha varietyof needssoeach learnerneededcurricularadaptationswhichwould
effectivelymove themtowardsmasonryapprenticeship.
 Jobcoach whichresultedin authentictraining,instruction,andjobevaluationforall of the
employeesatthe masonrycompany.
 Careercounselorwhichresultedinanincreasedunderstandingof the masonryindustryand
optionsforanyone whodesiredamasonrycareer. It alsoincludedapairingof specifictalents
withspecificjobsandanexplorationof otherrelatedbuilding,engineering,andbusinesscareers.
Day Care Coordinator/Teacher| 1976 - 1979
USArmy Chapel- Nuremberg,Germany
 Teacherof childrenfrombirththroughtwelveyearsinaday care settingwhichresultedinchild
centeredlearningof social skills,age appropriate academics,andhygiene.

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 Curriculumplannerforthisschool consistedof planningage appropriate dailyandlongterm
activitiesaswell asfieldtripswhichenhancesearlylearning.
 Activitiescoordinatorforpreschoolers were basedoncurrenteducational standardsforeachage
level andadaptedtothe needsof eachlearner.
 Manager of a daycare centerinGermany consistedof providingcoverage forthe students,setting
hourly,weekly,andmonthlyratesforservices,employee counselingandevaluations,andwell as
occasional terminations.
 Parenttrainingcoordinatorresultedinthe increasedunderstandingof the needsof childrenat
each age level,howtoenhance earlylearning,how tobuildacooperative communityof parental
support,coordinationof volunteerhours,andgroupcounselingsessionssothatparentscould
share theirexperiencesaswell asprovide supportforotherparentsof small children.
AWARDS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
 Successful completion of Praxis Exams for General Studies, Art N-12, and Special Education N-12
 Lucille Land Lacy Art Scholarship- UMHB
 Gamma Beta Phi- UMHB
 Kappa Phi
 Vice president’s Honor Roll-CND, UMHB, CTC
 President’s Honor Roll- Capella University
 Curriculum Writer for Baltimore City
 Art Show Coordinator for Baltimore City
 Entrepreneur Scholarship – for Georgetown University (2004 and 2005) for two two-week training
programs
 USA Stamp Project
 Congressional Art Show – 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
 Painting – Jesus and the Special Children – Shown for one month at Johns Hopkins Hospital 1983
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Branches – Shelter for Domestic Violence in Madisonville, Tennessee – Volunteer and artist
Iva’s Place – Shelter for Domestic Violence in Loudon, Tennessee - Volunteer
Food Pantry in Lenoir City, Tennessee – Volunteer
Foster Parent in Kempner, Texas
Highway Cleanup Volunteer in Loudon, Tennessee
Director of Christian Education for Christ our Savior Lutheran Church in Loudon, Tennessee
Christmas Shopper for Angel Tree – Loudon Tennessee

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Emergency Shelter Provider for young women who needed guidance, counseling, and child care
training.
Stephen Minister- counseling
PUBLICATIONS
Although my dissertation and my art curriculum are my only academic publication to date, here
are some of the things that I have had published in the past. All of them are currently out of print
but this list shows that I have an interest in publication. Baltimore City may still be using a
version of my art curriculum. I have not checked recently.
Christian Testimony (Open Air Campaigners) 1969
Contributor to a devotional booklet published through the Lutheran Church 1970
Poem published through Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church- Millersville, Maryland 1983
Two Christian Essays published through Vine Grove Baptist Church in Vine Grove, Kentucky
1996
Baltimore City Public School Art Curriculum 2001-2004
Dissertation in publication through ProQuest Journals 2015