This document summarizes Amanda Penke's education and experience in art education. She has a BFA in Production Design from SUNY Fredonia and an MSED in Art Education from Nazareth College. Her field experience includes teaching art to grades 6-12 in Virginia and New York. She is certified to teach art in New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

1. EDUCATION
MSED Art Education May 2011
Initial Certification
Nazareth College GPA: 3.756
Pittsford, NY 14618
BFA Production Design May 2009
Minor: Visual Arts & New Media
SUNY at Fredonia GPA: 3.52
Fredonia, NY 14063
Major: Interior Design
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY 14467
August 2004– May 2006
STUDY ABROAD:
London, England—Art & Architecture
Primary focus was placed in the Theatre District and
related themes. Art and Architecture throughout the
ages was also studied.
January 2008
Italy—Arts of Italy
Explored the Renaissance Art and Architecture of
Rome, Florence and other surrounding cities in Italy.
Studied the work of the “Great Renaissance” Masters.
May – June 2008
France—Foreign Exchange
April 2003
Immersed in French culture to better understand the
life and experiences of the native citizen. Surveyed Art
and Architecture within museums and the cityscape.
FIELD EXPERIENCE
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING:
• Prince William County School District
Manassass, VA 20112
August 2014–June 2015
Instruct students, grades 6–8, as well as special education. Explore
different media, movements, and art history to gain knowledge of
creative process and new materials. Encourage further exploration
of the arts in high school.
Fred M. Lynn Middle School
Classroom instruction includes a variety of medias and techniques.
Created cross-curricular activities with the History, Science and
Music departments. Worked directly with the special education
department to tailor projects to their needs.
Mentor Teacher: Deborah Frye
• Adjunct Professor at Eastern Shore Community College
Created course syllabi for Art 101 and ART 102. Designed Visual
Arts Based Learning (VABL) lesson plans to coincide with the art
history coursework.
Eastern Shore Community College—Accomac, VA
August 2012–June 2014
• Accomack County School District
Accomac, VA 23301
August 2012–June 2014
Instruct students, grades 9–12, in various levels of art. Explore
different media, movements, and art history to further a multi-
faceted knowledge of art. Created and implemented District
mandated goals test to show growth and validate the value in art
education.
Nandua High School
Classroom instruction included Art 1 and Photo 1 & 2. Expanded
the photography curriculum by focusing awareness on current
industry leaders and incorporating graphic design history.
Mentor Teacher: Michele Wagner
Arcadia High School
Classroom instruction included the entry level courses of Art 1
and Ceramics. Coordinated with the History and English depart-
ments to align SOL goals. Introduced cross-collaborating school
art and academic pen paling program. Created unit plans with
kindergarten and special education teachers. The kindergartners
created 2D artwork which was given to the high schoolers for 3D
rendering.
Partnering Teachers:
Beth Johnson, Leigh Holmes & Sandra Penke
STUDENT TEACHING:
• Athena Middle School
Bridged the gap between environment and circumstance to spark
inspiration within the students to participate and create work
significant to them.
Cooperating Teacher: Lisa Dreimiller
Greece Central School District—North Greece, NY
Fall 2010
State Certified in New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
Amanda Rose Penke
Rockville, MD 20853
585.350.8477
penkea04@yahoo.com

2. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
NYSATA, VAEA and NAEA
Alpha Psi Omega
Nationally recognized Theatre Society
Golden Key International Honor Society
USITT and FUSITT
Student Chapter
Girl Scouts of America: Genesee Valley
AWARDS & HONORS
Dean’s List
RIT, SUNY at Fredonia & Nazareth College
All Trimesters & Semesters
Wegmans Scholarship
2004 Superintendent’s Choice Award
Girl Scout Gold & Silver Awards
ART SHOWCASES
Anheuser-Busch Coastal Research Center
Cape Charles, Virginia
Spring 2013 & Spring 2014
Graduate Art Showcase
Nazareth College
Spring 2011
Exquisite Corpse Benefit Show
Gallery 821
Fall 2011
Third Anniversary Showcase
Gallery 821
Summer 2011
SKILL MASTERY
COMPUTER SKILLS:
MicroSoft Office
Photoshop
ARTESIAN SKILLS:
Carpentry: Furniture & Scenic Fabrication
Ceramics: Hand Forming & Wheel Throwing
Hand Drafting
Painting: Acrylic, Watercolor & Scenic
Photography: Digital, Black & White
Printmaking: Linoleum & Woodcut
Jewelry & Metalsmithing
Handmade Book Creation
State Certified in New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
STUDENT TEACHING:
• French Road Elementary School
and Twelve Corners Middle School
Created a unit plan and worked with the C.T. to
modify current lesson plans, to strengthen a higher
level of thinking from the students.
Cooperating Teacher: Erin Burtner
Brighton Central School District—Rochester, NY
Fall 2010
• Saturday Art for Children and Teens
Co-Taught Pre-K/ K students “real-life” concepts
through different Art and Literature sources, includ-
ing self portraiture, proportion, expressing emotion
through color illustration, and sharing/working
together.
Nazareth College—Pittsford, NY
Spring 2010
VOLUNTEER:
• RCSD Flower City School #54
Kindergarten & Art—Rochester, NY
Fall 2004–Spring 2006
CERTIFICATIONS
Accreditation Requirement In Gifted Education
Manassass, Virginia
Spring 2015
Amanda Rose Penke
Rockville, MD 20853
585.350.8477
penkea04@yahoo.com