1. Allison S. De Leon
2180 Sunrise Circle 803.818.7566
Park City, Utah 84060 allison3776@gmail.com
Teaching Credentials
Utah State Certification in Art Education, K-12 (in the process)
South Carolina State Certification in Art Education, K-12 (Professional)
New York State Initial Certification in Art Education, K-12
Education
Dowling College, Oakdale, NY
Master of Science in Adolescence Education, 8/08
Concentration: Visual Arts Education
State University of New York/Purchase College, Purchase, NY
Bachelor of Fine Arts, 5/99
Concentration: Graphic Design
Cazenovia College, Cazenovia, NY
Associates of Arts, 5/96
Concentration: Advertising Design
Teaching Experience
PROVOST ACADEMY, Columbia, SC
Academic Advisor 8/10 – 6/15
Responsible for providing academic support services for students to enroll in this online high school.
Analyze students’ overall academic needs and create learning plans; develop and assign class schedules;
monitor academic performance and maintain contact with students’ families regarding progress.
Helped in the process of getting Provost Academy recommended for national accreditation.
Art Teacher 8/11 – 6/14
Initiated, designed and implemented the curriculum for the Media Arts class at this online high school.
Analyzed and graded students’ works, while providing feedback to help them better understand what they did
wrong as well as what they did right.
Designed lessons which captured students’ imaginations and have them think outside the box.
WILLIAM FLOYD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, Mastic Beach, NY 2002 - 2010
In-School Suspension Teacher, William Floyd Middle School (2005 – 2010)
Provided both whole class and individualized academic support and instruction in all subject areas for students,
grades 6-8, placed in this in-school suspension program.
Instituted appropriate behavior management strategies to maintain academic focus and classroom discipline.
Maintained contact with teachers and principals in providing updates on student progress.
Home Tutor (2009 – 2010)
Furnished individualized instruction for students confined to home setting due to disciplinary action or medical
problems.
Art Class Volunteer Teacher Assistant (9/07-12/07)
Gained experience in the development and implementation of lesson plans in art education as a volunteer teacher
assistant in the Art room.

2. Substitute Teacher (2002-2005)
Responsible for the implementation of lesson plans and a classroom activity in accordance with teachers daily plans
for students in general education, special education and inclusion classrooms.
THE ART FARM, Bridgehampton, NY 6/09 - 8/09
Teacher and Assistant Teacher
Responsible for the development of lesson plans and instruction of computer art classes to children, ages 6-12;
provided assistance to the Art teacher in teaching art classes.
Activities
PROVOST ACADEMY
Art Club Advisor: created curriculum and projects for weekly after school program (2010-Present)
Yearbook (2011 – Present)
WILLIAM FLOYD MIDDLE SCHOOL
SNAP Program Teacher – After school art instruction for at-risk students (4/10 – 6/10)
Selected to create and paint murals for Middle School hallways (2007 – 2010)
Holiday Door Decorating (2005 – 2010)
Character in Action Committee (2007 – 2010)
Student Mentor (2007 – 2010)
Art Club Advisor: create curriculum and projects for weekly after school program (2007 – 2010)
Related Experience
FORBES MAGAZINE, New York, NY 2002 - 2004
Graphic Designer
Furnished creative support in the development of advertisements and magazine layouts for this biweekly business
publication; designed brochures, supportive sales documentation and literature.
References and Portfolio Available Upon Request