Amber Marin **** Highwood Ave. Pekin, IL. ***** 309-***-****
***********@*****.***
Education
• Western Illinois University Bachelors in Art Education, May 2010
Teaching Experience
Student Teacher- (K-7th Grade)
West Prairie Middle School- Colchester, IL - January - March 2010
• Designed and implemented inclusive instruction to 10-26 art students, while meeting the needs of general
education and special education students.
• Emphasized hands on discovery learning.
• Implemented technology in the classroom.
• Used portfolios, rubrics, performance assessment, in combination with traditional assessment.
Student Teacher- (8th-12th Grade)
Bushnell Prairie City High School-Bushnell, IL – March - May 2010
• Designed and implemented inclusive instruction in art classes ranging from 10-20 students.
• Planned for two different levels of instruction on a daily basis.
• Emphasized critical thinking and problem solving techniques to develop self- sufficient students.
• Used portfolios, rubrics, performance assessment, in combination with traditional assessment.
Community Service
Volunteer - Family Fine Arts Night- Bushnell Elementary School- Bushnell, IL - March 2007- 2010
• Assisted students in printmaking, t-shirt designing, and other art activities- Grades 1-5.
Volunteer- Crittenton Centers 29th Annual Stocking Stuffer Store- Peoria, IL- December 2012
• Helped children from ages 12 and under to buy Christmas gifts for family members with the allotted money
that was given to them.
Volunteer- Twelve Oaks Family Church- Peoria, IL – January 2013-present
• Supervise children/assist bible study teachers in school lessons in the Children’s Ministry every Sunday.
• Helping children with arts and crafts relating to bible study lessons and verses for Vacation Bible Study.
Organizational Affiliations
• Western Illinois University Student Art League- 2007-2010; Feminist Action Alliance- 2006-2007
Art Exhibitions
• Art Education Show at Western Illinois University- January 2009
• Sullivan Taylor Art Show - February 2009
Skills
• Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Photoshop, PowerPoint
• CPR Certified
Work Experience
Federal Companies 101 National St. East Peoria, IL 61611 10/2012- present
Analyst
Supervisor: Jennifer Gibbs 309-***-**** ext. 2229)
• Compute quotes and rates for motorcycle shipment, maintain high value customer inventories, reporting to
customers, invoicing, tracking shipments, maintain files, process customer orders according to their
specifications, produce necessary paperwork, data entry, creating/updating mailing lists, interpret data,
creating/updating excel spreadsheets, analyzing financial information, prepare plans of action, and analytical
problem solving.
Federal Correctional Institution 2600 S. Second St. Pekin, IL 61554
10/2010- 8/2012
Supervisor: Captain Verfurth 309-***-****)
• As a Correctional Officer I maintained security of the institution consisting of patrolling and guarding the
area or premises while also contributing to the health and welfare of inmates. Enforced rules and regulations
governing facility security, inmate accountability and inmate conduct to ensure judicial sanctions are carried
out and inmates remain in custody. I also supervised inmates in various areas within the institution of inmate
work crews, as well as direction to inmates while maintaining the safety and security of inmates and the
institution. I filed written reports when necessary that concerned deficiencies in security. Conducted fire,
safety, sanitation inspections, and legal searches or investigations.
Job Related Training
• Education Cross Development Course 12/11/2010
• Introduction of Correctional Techniques 1/28/2011
• Correctional Services 2/19/2011
• Corrections Systems Management 2/22/2011
References: Upon request