This document summarizes the education and experience of Serrena Hospedales-Brown. It outlines that she has an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from National Louis University, a Master's in Education from the same institution, and a Bachelor's in Art Education from Syracuse University. She has over 10 years of experience teaching visual arts, reading, and AVID at the middle school level. She has also held leadership roles such as acting administrator, AVID site team member, and professional development facilitator. The document highlights her commitment to educational excellence, teacher development, and guiding students through the arts.

1. SERRENA HOSPEDALES-BROWN
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~EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS~
Educational Specialist (2013); Major: Educational Leadership
National Louis University - Tampa, FL
Masters of Education (2011); Major: Interdisciplinary Studies in Curriculum and Instruction
National Louis University - Tampa, FL
Bachelor of Fine Arts (2006); Major: Art Education
Syracuse University – Syracuse, NY
Professional Certification - Art K-12/Reading Endorsement/AVID Trained/Commercial Art Certification
~INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE~
MORGAN FITZGERALD MIDDLE SCHOOL- Largo, FL (2014-Present)
Visual Arts Teacher
AZALEA MIDDLE SCHOOL – St. Petersburg, FL (2006-2014)
Visual Arts, Reading, AVID Teacher
MOREAN ARTS CENTER – St Petersburg, FL (2010-2013)
Instructor 10-15 yrs. Old Group
CLEARWATER MULTICULTURAL SUMMER CAMP- Clearwater, FL (2008)
Grades 3-5
SUMMER READING CAMP-AZALEA M.S.- St Petersburg, FL (2007)
ESOL Grades 6-8
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~COMMITTEE/ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP~
National Art Education Association Member
Florida Art Education Association Member
Saturday Workshop for Young People – SU Art Education Program
Girlfriends of Pinellas Co-Sponsor
Rubric Expert Academy Facilitator
Florida Art Education Association Workshop Facilitator
College Student Host Teacher
Florida Drug and Alcohol Youth Survey Facilitator
School Advisory Committee Member
Cheerleading Coach
Acting 7th Grade Administrator
AVID Site Team Member
Renaissance Academy Instructor

2. ~HIGHLIGHTS & CONTRIBUTIONS~
 Contributed to the academic and social tone of school through the consistent demonstration of professionalism and
enthusiasm of the school community
 Upheld a commitment to educational excellence, establishing and promoting an atmosphere of mutual respect and
trust.
 Served Azalea Middle School as a teacher-leader, contributing to elevating teacher development and team
effectiveness.
 Developed plans, in cooperation with other faculty members, for sequential program, which includes the District
objectives for Art Education, Reading and AVID concepts, including differentiated instruction to meet the individual
child’s needs.
 Attended school meetings such as staff, PLC’s, SAC and PTSA
 Lead school improvement efforts as a lead-teacher resource serving numerous schools consulting with classroom
teachers responding to professional development needs.
 Guided students to visualize, understand, appreciate, interpret, and enhance artistic values in their daily lives.
 Promoted the interdisciplinary coordination of art, reading and AVID strategies with other subject areas in the middle
school curriculum.
 Participated in leadership efforts in planning, preparing, and presenting programs, exhibits, field trips, and festivals for
the individual school as well as area and district events.
 Planned in-depth experiences for special groups or individuals based on student need.
 Convened individual and group conferences with classroom teachers in preparing and evaluating a planned long-range
program.
 Supported the principal and staff in inventorying, organizing, ordering, and caring for art and reading materials.
 Performed other related leadership and instructional duties as required in the areas of Reading Instruction, AVID, and
Art.
 Attended and participated in school events and activities such as Family Night, Band and Chorus, Art Exhibitions,
Discovery Night etc.
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~CAREER DEVELOPMENT~
Participated in Marzano Pilot Evaluation
Mentor Teacher
Florida Art Education Association Workshop Facilitator
Participated in Book Studies
Common Core Reading and Language Arts Workshops
Rubric Expert Academy
AVID Summer Institute
Over 532 hours of Professional Development
~SKILLS~
Microsoft Office
Outlook
Moodle LMS
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
IMovie
Learn 360
Digital Imaging
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST