1. Kirsten M. Zippo
372 7th
St., Apt. 2, Jersey City, NJ 07302
732-491-5599 • Kirsten.Zippo1@gmail.com
References – available upon request
EDUCATION
Edison High School Edison, NJ
H.S. Diploma June 2005
Temple University, Tyler School ofArt Philadelphia, PA
B.S. Art Education December 2010
CERTIFICATION
New Jersey State Standard Certificate; Teacher of Art K-12
WORK EXPERIENCE
People’s Preparatory Charter School Newark, NJ
Visual Arts 1 Teacher (Grades 9-12) August 2014 - Present
• Developed and implemented various lesson plans utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on
relevant topics including the 7 elements of Art and 7 principles of design for four Art 1 classes.
• Established frequent formative and summative assessments and data tracking systems to guide lesson
plan development and implementation.
• Continue to develop professionally to ensure students achieve ongoing improvement in academic
achievement, by attending weekly professional development workshops and feedback meetings with
Instructional Coaches.
• Work collaboratively and participate actively at faculty meetings and in professional learning teams.
The Wonder Years Academy Somerville, NJ
Head Preschool Teacher August 2012 - August 2014
• Designed and taught lesson plans using the core curriculum for children 3 and 4 years old which
included many hands on art experiences.
• Promoted fine motor skills by encouraging students to make art through painting, collage and drawing.
• Provided students with unique art-making experience by presenting a variety of materials to make their
own sculptures, learn from one another, and explore their imaginations.
Kidsports Academy and Summer Camp Woodbridge, NJ
Art Director, Art Teacher, Substitute Teacher May 2011 - August 2012
• Crafted and pitched arts and crafts camp proposal for 150 children, including samples of each art
project, a budget for art supplies and planned camped wide art contests
• Demonstrate painting, printmaking, drawing, sculpture and aqueous media techniques to students
• Projected an enthusiastic and passionate approach to making, discussing and teaching art by planning
each lesson plan with care and attention
Murals Arts Program Philadelphia, PA
Teaching Artist December 2010 - May 2011
• Created art with students to stimulate dialogue about critical issues, and build bridges of connection and
understanding.
• Planned and implemented mural to cover city hall during construction, with the purpose of improving
the urban landscape and educating urban youth
Little Flower Catholic High School Philadelphia, PA
Student Teacher, Art Classroom (Grades 9-12) September 2010 - December 2010

2. • Prepared lessons, sketchbook assignments, sample work, and rubrics to support student learning
• Responsible for demonstrating art techniques to five classes ranging from Art One to AP Art