Education
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Green Bay, WI
Fall Semester 08 GPA, 3.794 Cumulative GPA, 3.377
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, WI
Bachelor’s Degree, Expected Graduation May 2011
Major: Art Education
Minor: Photography
Licensure: Art Education, Early Childhood through Adolescence
Academic Honors Student every semester, Spring 2009-present
Teaching/Professional Experience
Professional Development School Field Experience (Jan. 2010 - May 2010)
Onalaska Middle School Professional Development School, Onalaska, WI
· Plan and participate in art lessons and projects
· Assist students with projects
· Build relationships with students and staff members
Professional Development School Field Experience (Sept. 2009-Dec. 2009)
Logan High School Professional Development School, La Crosse, WI
· Plan and participate in art lessons and projects
· Assist students with projects
· Build relationships with students and staff members
Miss Sparta Scholarship Pageant Co-Director (February 2010-present)
Sparta Butterfest, Sparta, WI
· Organize the annual Miss Sparta Pageant and run Miss Sparta Pageant Meetings
· Oversee numerous subcommittees and assist with them whenever possible
· Choreograph dances and assist all contestants while encouraging positive attitudes
Dance Team Coach/Choreographer (May 2009-March 2010)
· Plan dance activities and performances
· Choreograph and teach pom, jazz, hiphop and lyrical routines
· Encourage student participation and dedication
· Lead practices
· Mix music and ensure appropriateness for a high school audience
Community Adviser (August 2008-December 2008)
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Residence Life, Green Bay, WI
· Advise a community of 7 Resident Assistants
· Build community among staff and with students
· Adviser to the Phase 1 Community Council, made up of first year students
· Provide assistance, guidance, and constructive feedback to Resident Assistants
· Communicate as a liaison between Resident Assistants and Professional Staff
· Organize and run biweekly meetings for the Phase 1 Resident Assistants
· All other Resident Assistant duties listed below
Resident Assistant (August 2007-May 2008)
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Residence Life, Green Bay, WI
· Ensure resident safety and satisfaction
· Create community within building and with other buildings on campus
· Promote leadership and involvement on campus
· Serve as a liaison to committees on campus
· Plan programs to promote academics, community and personal development
· Assist residents with personal and academic needs
· Communicate needs of the students to Residence Life and vice versa
Related Experience
Miss Sparta 2006 (June 2006-June 2007)
Miss Sparta Scholarship Pageant, Sparta, WI
· Represent our community at local events and serve as a role model
· Work with members of the committee, and younger representatives
· Speak at a statewide middle school conference
· Speak at local events
Student Council President and School Board Representative (May 2004-June 2006)
Student Council, Sparta, WI
· Prepare and facilitate meeting agendas
· Organize Regional Fall Conference
· Emcee assemblies
· Representative of students to the Sparta Area School Board
Editor (September 2005-June 2006)
Spartan Yearbook, Sparta, WI
· Oversee students and offer feedback
· Assign pages and Ensure deadlines
· Design layouts, write articles, and photograph events
Activities and Awards
· Received an Undergraduate Research Grant for Glass Blown Photography, UW-La Crosse (2010)
· Featured
as an artist in UWL’s competitive Student Juried Art Exhibition, UW-La Crosse
(2010)
· Member of Kappa Delta Pi, An International Honor Society for Educators, UW-La Crosse (2009-present)
· Volunteer with the Miss Sparta Scholarship Pageant and Sparta Butterfest, (1995-present)
· Recognized by UW-Green Bay Student Life, receiving a Leadership Award and placement in Who’s Who Among University Leaders (Fall 2008)
· Member, Healthy Relationships Task Force, Green Bay, WI (2007-2008)
· Volunteer, Darkroom Assistant, UW-Green Bay, Green Bay, WI (Spring 2008)
· President’s Volunteer Service Award Recipient, Sparta, WI (2006)
· President, Region VI Wisconsin Association of School Councils, (2005-2006)
· Volunteer, Boys and Girls Club of Sparta House of Shadows, Sparta, WI (1999-2006)
· Member of the Sparta High School Dance Team, Renaissance Club, Forensics, Student Council, Future Business Leaders of America, and Track Team (Sparta High School. 2002-2006)
Skills and Additional Training
· Creative and knowledgeable with Graphic Design and advertising
· Knowledgeable with programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint, along with the Adobe Creative Suite
· Some experience with Professional Learning Communities, Curriculum Development, and Grant Writing
· Leadership training through the Wisconsin Association of School Councils Leadership Camps and Conferences, as well as UW-Green Bay’s Residence Life and Max U Day program.