This document summarizes the professional experience and qualifications of an art teacher. It outlines her 14 years of experience teaching art to K-8 students in Philadelphia schools. It also lists her education, including a BFA in drawing and painting and an MAT in art education. Finally, it provides details on related experience in art programs and workshops, as well as her skills in various art mediums.

1. PROFESSIONAL GOAL:
To guide students in both developing their technique and realizing their creative potential.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Art Teacher, E. W. Rhodes School, K-8, Philadelphia, PA 2012-2016
Art Teacher, Alain Locke Elementary School, K-8, Philadelphia, PA 2011-2012
Art Teacher, Dimner Beeber Middle School, 6-8, Philadelphia, PA 2010-2011
Art Teacher, Roberto Clemente Middle School, 5-8, Philadelphia, PA 2009-2010
Art Teacher, Girard College Middle School, 6-8, Philadelphia, PA 2004-2009
Art Teacher, The University of the Arts Saturday School, Philadelphia, PA Fall 2005
Long-Term Substitute Art Teacher, Wissahickon High School, Ambler, PA Spring 2004
RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Delphi Art Partners Program, Philadelphia Museum of Art September 2015-
30-hr fully funded artist in residency program February 2016
Exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Education Gallery
Selected Participant, ABC Teacher Institute (Art, Books, and Creativity) July 13-17, 2015
Week-long book arts intensive, fully scholarshipped institute
National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, DC
Restorative Responses to Adversity and Trauma Intensive Workshop July 11-12, 2015
The International Institute for Restorative Practices, Bethlehem, PA
Art FUNdamentals Summer Camp, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Summer 2011
Teacher: Photography, Around the World Assistant: Circus, Architecture
NBC News Education Nation Teacher Town Hall June 5, 2011
Invited Audience Participant, Philadelphia, PA
Literacy Through Photography, The Philadelphia Project (Pilot Year) Spring 2011
Dimner Beeber Middle School through Moore College of Art & Design
Facilitator, PAFA Saturday Family and Community Workshops October 2009
Self-Portrait Figurines, Barkley Hendricks: Sculptures with an Attitude exhibit
Philadelphia, PA
Art FUNdamentals Summer Camp, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Summer 2009
Teacher, Sculpture FUNdamentals
Guest Lecturer on Arts Integration 2008, 2009
Gwynned Mercy College EDU 507 – Elementary Methods
Cooperating Teacher 2005-2009
Temple University, The University of the Arts
Co-Coordinator, Girard College Founders Day Art Exhibition 2005-2009
Girard College, Philadelphia, PA
Selected Participant, VAST: Visual Arts as Sources for Teaching July 2008
Course One: Picturing America, the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Selected Participant, Summer Institute at the University of Pennsylvania June 2008
“Demystifying Stereotypes and Understanding Contemporary Cultures”
Co-Coordinator, First Friday Student Art Exhibition May 2008
Girard College Middle & High School Student Work at Christ Church
Volunteer, HeArts for Autism 2008

2. EDUCATION:
The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA
MAT in Art Education, GPA 3.95 2003
BFA in Drawing and Painting 2002
Bali, Indonesia: ARTIS-Tours intensive art and culture study 2001
Certified to teach Art K-12 in Pennsylvania, up to date with Act 48
Student Teaching experiences in Wissahickon and Lower Merion School Districts
GRANTS & DONATIONS:
Fresh Artists Grant 2014, 2010
Grant of assorted drawing materials for the classroom
ArtsRising Art Hub School 2010-11
Working with artists in residence, grants, and other unique opportunities
to better educate and retain public school students through the arts
Donorschoose.org 2010
Project: ‘Metal Covered Concertina Books’
Supplyourschools.org 2010
Assorted classroom art supplies from anonymous donors
SKILLED IN:
Book Making: accordion, concertina, tunnel, flag, various other techniques (pop-ups, windows, etc.)
Ceramics: hand building, throwing, glazing, electric kiln use
Crafts: foil repousse, batik (traditional Indonesian and modern style), candle making, tie dye, sewing
Drawing: pencil, charcoal, pastel, oil pastel, subtractive drawing, mixed media
Mixed Media: collage, assemblage
Painting: oil, watercolor, tempera, acrylic
Photography: 35mm SLR, digital, black & white darkroom, transfers, Adobe Photoshop
Printmaking: traditional methods, non-silver methods, non-press printing, book arts
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS AND AWARDS:
Delphi Art Partners Program, Philadelphia Museum of Art 2015-16
One of only six teachers nominated in Philadelphia
Teacher of the Month, E. W. Rhodes Middle School March 2013
Small Worlds, the Plastic Club Juried Exhibition February 2008
ArtFusion, Fusion Exhibition Spring 2007
All Fired Up, The Plastic Club Juried Exhibition March 2006
Art Education Department Achievement Award, The University of the Arts 2004
The Spirit of Creativity, The University of the Arts Graduate Show Spring 2003
No Art Left Behind, The University of the Arts Graduate Show Fall 2002
A Work in Progress, Senior Thesis Solo Show Spring 2002
Graduate Assistantship, Art Ed. Department, The University of the Arts 2002-2003
References Available Upon Request
Elizabeth T. Van Allen 267-625-5791 www.artteachervanallen.com