Lee Ann Costello
Aztec, New Mexico
United States, 87410 EMAIL: *********@*****.***
TEL:505-***-****
Art/ Teacher Position
SUMMARY
I would like to find a job teaching art .I have a very diverse background and have worked with many kinds of students from all walks of life .I am
interested in working for a district where I can grow as an art educator. I also have an interest in Art Therapy and have a medical background.
DESIRED POSITION
Teaching Position: Art Education
Employer Type: No Preference
State certified to teach: New Mexico
Certification Details/Notes: K 12 Art Level 2 Teacher in New Mexico.
Levels willing to teach:K 12
DESIRED LOCATIONS
States: Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Virgin Islands
Willing to relocate: Yes
US Citizen OR Possess valid work visa: Yes
Willing to work outside the US: Yes
Date available: August 10, 2011
Art Teacher
Dzilth Na O Dith_Hle Grant School 08/2011/present
Teach art to Native American students grades K 8th and have developed a new art program .Have entered students in contest and have had
Students published.
Art teacher 08/2006 – 2011
Central Consolidated Schools Kirtland,New Mexico
Teach Art to 1300 students at four different locations through out the school year.K 6th grades
with a wide variety of media and cultural curriculum that includes hispanic and native american
students.
Art Teacher/History 08/1999 – 05/2000
Emily Griffith Center Co .Spgs. Co.
Taught art and history at an alternative school for boys.These boys were age 14 19 and most
were wards of the court.I entered them in the Joel Hefley Congressional Art Show and a student
received an Honorable mention.I integrated Art with History.I also was responsible for attending
I.E.P meetings and would bring the students art work to these meetings.
Art Teacher
Zebulon Pike
Worked for the state of Colorado with Juveniles,ages 14 19.I entered them in Art Exhibits and
taught them all forms of Art and Drawing.Student was in The State Fair in Pueblo,Colorado. I
was responsible for their discipline and attended meetings with counselors and parents to
review their progress.
Art Teacher
District 11
Taught art at Irving Middle School.I taught art to Middle School students ages 12 14.Taught
drawing and painting and some pottery .There were 1100 students .It also was on teacher goal
teams.
was an IRA position.
EDUCATION
Nursing
Lamar Community College
Have been taking courses for nursing as well as teaching in a school district.
Education
08/1987 – 12/1992
Regis University
Lawrence, Kansas, United States
Art k 12 Certification,Secondary and Elementary Hours +Student Teaching.My courses
included Secondary Art Education and Elementary Education.I also took couses in Special
Education and Reading.
Art and Design
University of Ks.
Major was in Illustration/Commercial Art as well as Fine Art. Took Illustration/Painting,Printmaking, Drawing,Photography and Design Courses.
ADDITIONAL INFO
I have worked with many populations and feel that my wide background with students has made me a very effective teacher. I have a good
background in Fine Art as well as Design and am able to share this with my students .I have shown my work in galleries and numerous art
shows.
I also am interested in Art Therapy and have worked closely with students who have disabilities .I have tried to do one on one work with some
special education and behavior disorder students.
I also would like to add that I have experience in the medical field and have a current CPR and CNA license. In addition to pre nursing courses.
I have always wanted to combine my interest in Art and Healing.
REFERENCES
Sandra Holchhalter Roger Louden
Teaching Supvsr Director of Disciplinary
Regis Univiersity Instruction
Type: Professional School District 11
Tel: 719-***-**** Type: Professional
Tel: 719-***-****
Cathy Pacheco Pamela Weese
Teacher Director /Preformance Art Center
District 11/Retired Central Consolidated Schools
Type: Professional Type: Professional
Tel: 813-***-**** Tel: 505-***-****
***********@*****.***
Chris Overson
Mangr/Brook Isham Preforming Arts Centr.
Central Consolidated schools
Type: Professional
Tel: 505-***-****
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