Marianne Estornell

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Objective: Driven by creativity and passion in the fields of teaching and learning. Never content to accept the "way we have always done it," and continually seeking new and innovative ways, in order to be at the forefront of teaching, learning and education. Has vision to develop and implement new ideas and programs, in order to impact and connect to the hearts and minds of all learners by growing and nurturing their collaborative, cooperative and communication skills, and inspire them to be creative and innovative.

Skills

• Creative and innovative program development and management

• Experience working with children and families with disabilities

• Initiated and maintained program funding, program contract proposal writing, data collection and reporting

• Development and implementation of innovative, sensory-based, multi-modal instruction and programming

• Ability to problem solve, organized, flexible thinker and readily accepts feedback

• Development of community relationships and networking

• Communication and interpersonal skills with families and children

• Eagerly seeks to collaborate with colleagues to develop successful and innovative projects

• Microsoft Office and Google Suite proficient

• CPR and First Aid certified

• Design and implement Blended Learning instruction and methodology

• Leadership and supervisory skills with interns, assistants and lead teachers to create a dynamic team

Education

Philadelphia College of Art (now University of the Arts)

Bachelor of Arts, Illustration (1980-1984)

College of Notre Dame of Maryland (now Notre Dame of Maryland University)

Masters of Arts in Teaching, Art Education, K-12 (2000-2002)

Continuing Education

NAEA National Conference (2019)

Boston, MA

VSA/Kennedy Center Webinars: (2015)

- Tools & Techniques for Artists with Disabilities: How to Handle Resistance in the Creative Process

- Exploring a Watercolor Lesson Through Universal Design for Learning and a Process of Collaborative Inquiry

College of Notre Dame of Maryland: Behavior Is Language (2010)

- Artistic Strategies in Reading and Writing: Book Arts (2003)

- Artistic Visions in Teaching: Monoprints (2004)

- The Creative Process in Teaching: iMovie (2007)

Taos School of Art: The Art of Maria Martinez and the San Ildefonso Pueblo (2005)

Special Training

Visual Thinking Skills Training, Harwood Museum of Art, Taos, NM (2014)

Accessibility Summit: Disabilities Conferences, Keynote Speakers -Temple Grandin (2011), Eustacia Cutler (2012)

The Summit School:

- Staff Development: EmPOWER Writing Curriculum, Bonnie D. Singer, PhD (2009)

- Zelma Wynn Symposium, “Why Can’t I Say What I Mean,” Keys to Spoken and Written Language Formation

(2007)

Work Experience

Guest Speaker, Boston University School of Visual Arts, Art Education Department moderated with Professor Felice Amato (March 19, 2020)

- Teaching Art to Students with Autism: Speaking to preservice art education students about the unique needs of students with Autism. Discussion included differentiating instruction, embedding social learning curriculum and engaging students through their special interests ($150/1.5 hours)

Arts Integration Conference, UMBC, Baltimore, Maryland (February 29, 2020)

- Steampunk Envelope Book and Letter Writing, Book Arts: Through the book series, Griffin & Sabine, demonstrating a time travel Book Arts correspondence to engage ELA students, including differentiation strategies, such as Blackout Poetry, for students with writing difficulties. (Volunteer – 2hrs)

The Auburn School, Fairfax Campus, Chantilly, Virginia

- Arts Integration Professional Development Co-Presenter: Book Arts – Sequential Art and Book Forms to Deepen Learning and Understanding in Your Classrooms, (October 2019)

- Arts Integration Teacher (2017 – Present): Designing and implementing visual and performing arts curriculum, Grades K-12, in alignment with Virginia State Visual and Performing Arts Standards for neuro-diverse students. ($52,000 full time)

- Director, Camp Aristotle (2018 and 2019): Designing and implementing summer activities for neuro-diverse campers, recruiting staff and campers, managing camp budget and staff, presenting at camp information sessions and camp fairs. Voted Best Special Needs Camp 2018 by Northern Virginia Magazine. ($8000 stipend)

River Terrace Education Campus, DC Public Schools, Grades 3-12 (August 2016 – January 2017)

Art Teacher: Designing and implementing visual arts curriculum for students with severe and profound disabilities ($35000/20 hours per week)

Annmarie Sculpture Garden and Art Center, Dowell, Maryland

Art Instructor: Designing and implementing visual arts activities ($150/day – contract instruction daily and weekly)

- ArtLab: Chespax - Recycling Field Trip, 2nd Grade (2016, 2013)

- School’s Out Program (2016, 2011-2012)

- Summer Studio School (2016,2012, 2008)

Harwood Museum of Art, Taos, New Mexico

Department of Learning and Public Programs, Art in the Schools Program,

- Educational Assistant (2015): VSA contract manager - writing contract proposals, collecting data and report writing, leading gallery tours and art making activities in the studio classroom, facilitating art making activities at community day events and Farmer’s Market booth. ($11,520/20 hours per week)

- Teaching Aide/Docent (2013-2014): Support for gallery tours and art making activities in the studio classroom,

community day events and Taos Farmer’s Market booth. ($11,520/20 hours per week)

Parent’s Place of Maryland, IDEA mandated parent training and information center (2011-2014)

Volunteer IEP Partner and Special Education Parent Educator: Providing education and support to families of children with disabilities in understanding IDEA, test scores and evaluations, attending IEP and 504 Plan meetings (Volunteer with $50 stipend per family and reimbursed mileage)

The Summit School, Edgewater, Maryland

- Art teacher (2007-2009): Designing and implementing visual arts curriculum for students with Dyslexia and other learning differences in alignment with Maryland State Visual Arts Standards. ($29,000/20 hours per week)

Calvert County Public Schools, Calvert County, Maryland

- Art teacher (2002-2007): Designing and implementing visual arts curriculum for grades 6-8, in alignment with Maryland State Visual Arts Standards, Related Arts department head ($44,000 full time)

- Substitute teacher: visual arts and special education classes (2009-2011) ($70/day)

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