JENIFER BLEVINS
Box **
New Harmony, Indiana ****1
*******@*********.***
OBJECTIVE: The opportunity to join a progressive organization in the areas
of education, the arts, or communication. The preferred position would
capitalize upon 15 plus years of related experience and education.
QUALIFICATIONS: With knowledge as a focal point, I have developed positive
communication and people skills with definite attributes in leadership. I
have an inherent sense of responsibility with a dependable, humanistic
attitude. Education, especially the process of acquisition and
transference, has always been an important element of interest.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in English and Physical Education - 2004
Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois
Associate of Science - 1995
Wabash Valley College, Mount Carmel, Illinois
EMPLOYMENT
2007-pres New Harmony Artists' Guild- Project Manager, and in grant-based
conjunction with the Robert Lee Blaffer Foundation, New
Harmony, In -
Instruct community art classes for New Harmony School,
The New
Harmony Inn, Harmonie Healthcare, and Charles Ford
Memorial Home.
Organize fundraisers. Secretarial/office duties.
Advertisment/websites.
Apprenticeship under Master Glassblower Kerry Zimmerman
of Corydon, In.
Develop personal glassmaking and various artistic skills
at the
Sarah Campbell Blaffer Art and Craft Studio.
2006-2009 Grayville High School, Grayville, Il. - Instructed high school
English,
Novels, Speech, American Literature, Art I and II, Class
Sponsor,
volunteer tutor, concession manager
2005-2006 West Richland High School, Noble, Il. - Instructed junior high
and high
school English, Creative Writing, Physical Education,
Assistant Girls'
Basketball Coach
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2002-2004 Schrey Systems, Inc., Construction/Maintenance- Managed crews of
interior design employees for a nationwide Abercrombie &
Fitch account,
painting, drywall, repairs, ceramic tile, wood working.
1995-2002 Day-Care Provider, Self-Employed - Tended the needs of children
ages
newborn to 13, while structuring an educational pre-
school environment for
preparedness.
1993-1995 Wabash Valley College- YMCA, Red Cross Instructor/Guard -
Instructed the Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
program, Arthritic Water
Aerobics, Special Olympics volunteer. Managed pool, swim
team, and youth
basketball league.
TEACHING/COACHING EXPERIENCE
Fall 2004 Student Teacher at East Richland high School, Olney, Illinois.
Taught English
and Physical Education
*Prepared thematic units
*Developed classroom management plan
*Assisted special needs students
*Attended conferences and in-services
Fall 2004 Coached Cross Country at East Richland high School, Olney,
Illinois.
*Assisted the Head Coach
*Worked individually with athletes
*Records keeping
Spring 2003 Teaching assistant at Carl Sandberg Elementary, Charleston,
Illinois.
*Co-taught first grade Physical Education
*Assisted students with special needs
*Organized activities
*Dried tears, wiped noses, tied shoes
Fall 2003 Taught Physical Education at Newton High School, Newton,
Illinois.
*Created Physical Education for Life unit
*Led daily activities
*Six-week practicum
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Fall 2003 Coached Richland County Youth Soccer League, Olney, Illinois
*Organized and led team practices
*Collaborated with parents
*Continuous on-the-field coaching
Fall 1994 Instructed Lifeguard Certification Program at Wabash Valley
College, Mt.
Carmel, Illinois.
*Classroom, pool instruction for Red Cross
*Sought employment for each passing student
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REFERENCES
Mr. Clement Penrose
Director, New Harmony Artists' Guild
421 North Street
New Harmony, IN 47631
Mr. Gary Gerard
Director, Robert Lee Blaffer Foundation
404 Church Street
New Harmony, IN 47631
Mr. David Jordan
Superintendent, Grayville School District
122 South Court Street
Grayville, IL 62844
Mr. Dick Steinman
Principal, West Richland High School
327 Rose Ann Drive
Olney, IL 62450
Dr. John Martone
Professor of English, Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920