JULIA K. WILSON

Round Hill, VA

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Highly motivated candidate with over 5 years of experience in professional communication, relationship cultivation, and project management. Skilled in developing interactive and engaging conversations and communications to enhance client experiences while adhering to company values. Self-starter with strong capabilities to perform individually or in as a value-added team player. Successful problem-solver with an accomplished track record for follow-up, reporting, and creative presentation. TECHNICAL SKILLS

MS Office Suite Google App Suite Adobe Photoshop Adobe Illustrator Blackboard Flipgrid Padlet EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND AWARDS

Teaching Licensure Virginia July 2020 - July 2030 Pre-K - 12th Grade Art education

James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA August 2010 - May 2015 Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Honors Scholar

Studio Art: Painting & Drawing, Art Education, Art History, Theatre Dr. Crystal Theodore Service with Scholarship Award (Spring 2015) Dr. Jay Kain Art Education Award recipient (Spring 2013-2015) President’s List (Spring & Fall 2014)

Dean’s List (Fall 2010, Spring & Fall 2012, Summer 2013) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Fairfax County Public Schools Fairfax, VA August 2015 – Present Floris Elementary Art Teacher Herndon, VA August 2020 - Present Roles include:Art Department Lead, Equity committee chair, Social committee chair, Virtual Floris Art Kid’s Club

● Established art curriculum to promote creativity, perseverance, and problem-solving skills

● Created the design, development and implementations of online learning courses

● Repurposed all written assignments to online and virtual assignments

● Prepared and distributed learning materials to all students

● Hosted virtual staff events to foster moral

Laurel Hill Elementary Art Teacher Lorton, VA August 2015 - July 2020 Roles include:Art Department Lead, Kind Co. Founder/Leader, FCPS Elementary Art Pyramid Lead, Faculty Advisory Committee chair, FCFT school representative, Portrait of a Graduate committee

● Organized Annual school-wide art event that brought in 300+ community members

● Established a Kindness Club to promote positive relationships between all

● Coordinated guest artist who works for the Washington Football team to promote the arts

● Designed assignments to meet the needs of all students Round Hill Arts Center Round Hill, VA February 2021 - Present Art Instructor

● Designs an engaging curriculum, facilitates classes, and promotes creativity. ETC Collaborative Shop Round Hill, VA October 2020 - Present Independent Artist

● Sells personal artwork exclusively through the shop. Arlington Artists Alliance Arlington, VA July 2019 - March 2020 Assistant Director/Instructor Creative Art camp

● Instructed and coached rising 1st-12th graders on how to create their own diverse portfolio of creations in many mediums.

Ann Taylor Loft Tysons Corner, VA April 2016 – May 2017 Sales Associate

● Provided customer satisfaction through the facilitation of personal wear and other accessories. James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA August 2013 – May 2014 Resident Advisor and Theatre Department Paint Shop Assistant

● Advised 200+ sophomore girls, developed programs, counseled monthly with every student and provided evening dorm safety & security for all residents.

● Maintained the paint shop, painted sets for the University and Student-run musicals and plays. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Fairfax County Academy Courses Fairfax, VA August 2015 - Present Some courses include:Building your Digital Learning Environment, A Proactive Instructional Approach to Management, Best Practices for educating students with High Functioning Autism, Cultural Responsiveness for Family Engagement, Building a Trauma informed Space CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

“4th Grade Time-Travelling Painting Lesson” FCPS Art Inservice - February 2019

“How to Survive your Pre-service & 1st year of Teaching” VAEA Fall Conference - November 2016 VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE & EXHIBITIONS

Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy Artist Bluebird House December 2020 - February 2021 FCPS Virtual Art Teacher Gallery November 2020 - December 2020 Alexandria Farmers Market - Food Bank collector March 2018 - June 2018 Washed Ashore Exhibition: Smithsonian National Zoo Interpreter May 2016 - August 2016 The Phillips Collection & Art Education D.C. Chapter and Museum Intern May 2015 - August 2015 Senior Honors Thesis Artwork Gallery: Beauty within Destruction May 2014 JMU Duke Gallery Intern August 2014 - December 2014