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Resume

 

Address: 10320 Capilano Place, Richmond, VA 23233 —

Phone: 804-986-9637

E-mail: ayersaka@gmail.com — 

 

Objective: To gain employment as a K-12 art educator and to continue to grow as an educator while encouraging and inspiring student to discover and hone their artistic abilities.

 

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University                                                                                                          2015

            Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education

            Minor in Art History

            GPA: 3.9 on 4.0 scale

Godwin High School                                                                                                                                    2011

            Part-time student at Henrico High School Center for the Arts

            GPA: 4.7 on 4.0 scale

 

Teaching Experience

Secondary Practicum                                                                                                                                  2014

       LC Bird High School, Chesterfield, VA

       Binford Middle School, Richmond, VA

Elementary Practicum                                                                                                                                2013

       Evergreen Elementary School, Chesterfield, VA

       Providence Elementary School, Chesterfield, VA

 

Related Experience

Elementary Mentor                                                                                                                                     2012-2014

       Carver Elementary School, Richmond, VA

       Worked with Carver Promise to mentor students grade K-2. Met with students

       once weekly to teach art and related activities.

After School Program Teacher                                                                                                                 2012

      Binford Elementary School, Richmond, VA

      Designed and implemented lesson plans for students grades 6-8 in the

      Technology Student Association (TSA).

 

Other Work

In-Home Child Care Provider                                                                                                                   2011-Present

       Performed duties such as preparing meals, providing transportation, observing

       indoor and outdoor play and assisting with schoolwork. (Ages infant-13)

 

Awards and Memberships

Awards: Presenter at VAEA Conference (2014); Deans List (2011-2014); Provost Scholarships (2011-2014); Scholastics Silver Medal Portfolio (2011); Scholastics Gold Medal (2010). 

Memberships: NAEA (2014-Present); VAEA (2014-Present); Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society (2014-Present); Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society (2011-Present)

 

Skills

Studio: Acrylic, Oil, Ceramics, Fibers and Textiles, Sculpture. 

Technology: Adobe Photoshop and Dreamweaver, Digital Photography and Video, Microsoft Suite, iMovie. 

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