To whom it may concern:

My passion is teaching 2 and 3D studio art and art history. Older adolescence to young adult is my preferred age group. Following that passion is my interest in learning. Hands-on learning experiences provide students the opportunity to develop creative thinking, problem-solving skills, and confidence.

Teaching the core and art curriculum in public and Waldorf schools 2001-2019 supplies my rich and engaged teaching background and interest. I hold a current MA educator license for Visual Art (5-12). I have an M.A. Ed. and a BFA. I have experience teaching classes of 25 students and working 1:1.

I am an engaging teacher dedicated to cultivating the love of art. My skills include working with students toward successful portfolio development and coordinating shows. To use my training and experience to benefit students is my primary goal.

Thank you,

Connie MacLeod

Click on the links below to view portfolio selections

CMacLeod_Murals

CMacLeodPaintings&Drawings

CMacLeod_Sculpture

CMacLeod_studentwork

CMacLeod_paintings2017

CMacLeod_sculpturealbum

Employment

At present: Practicing Artist primarily oil painting, clay modeling

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Pentucket School District, MA Substitute teaching grades 4-12

Hamilton-Wenham Schools, MA Substitute teaching grades 2-12

oTitle I Teaching Assistant- Kindergarten 2017-2018

2018-2019: Seacoast Waldorf School, Eliot, ME middle school woodworking and math

2016-2018: Manchester Essex Regional School District, MA substitute teacher all grades

January and February 2017 long term substitute Academic Center

2008-2016: Waldorf School at Moraine Farm, Beverly, MA

Class Teacher, class of 2016 Click here to see examples of 8th grade ML bookwork

Middle and lower school arts teacher

oPainting and Drawing, Woodworking, and Clay modeling

Middle School Enhancement Committee, inception 2014- 2016

Management Team, 2013- 2015

Evaluation Committee, 2011-2013

Collegial Mentor, 2009-2016

Festival committee work, 2008-2016

Teacher search committee, 2008-2012

2005-2008: Journey School, Aliso Viejo, CA

Class Teacher

Handwork and Middle School Arts teacher

Established middle school arts program (woodwork, clay, painting, drawing)

2001-2004: Green Meadow Waldorf School, Chestnut Ridge, NY

Assistant to Louise deForest first satellite kindergarten at the RSFF 2003-2004

Supplies coordinator and sales and general office assist 2002-2004

Care room staff and Yard duty staff 2001- 2004

First grade nap teacher in 2001- 2003

Rudolf Steiner Fellowship Foundation, Chestnut Ridge, NY

Co-worker, Member caregiver

Child’s Garden teacher, Horseback riding instructor

Education

RS College and Touro University

Master of the art of Education

Advanced Waldorf Studies focus

RICA (Reading Instruction Competence Assessment) passed

CA credential: Passed CA Teaching Proficiency Assessments 1&2 of 4

Cal State TEACH

Internet credentialing program, terms 1&2 of 4

US History Exam passed

Center for Anthroposophy

High School Teacher Training, focus in Art and Art History

With Patrick Stolfo and Leonore Russell

Sunbridge College

Applied Arts Training with Michael Howard and Frances Vig

oClay modeling and Woodworking

Temple University

BFA in painting, drawing and sculpture, Tyler School of Fine Art

Temple University Abroad Rome, Italy

Year abroad with full time course load and extensive travel

Additional Licenses, Certificates, and Continuing Education:

oLast Background Check Suitability Determination (fingerprinting) Click here

oMassachusetts Educator’s License to teach Visual Art (5-12)

oMinute Man National Historic Park; place based education, July 2015

oAnthroposophical Society Pedagogical chair Elan Leibner brings RS’s second teachers meditation to our pedagogical meeting, March 2015

oCfA Workshop on Mentoring and Professional Development, Sept 2014

oEssential Conference for teaching 7th grade, June 2014

oMovement in Meditation, Meditation in Movement with Jaimen McMillan, May 2014

oEssential conference for teaching 6th grade, June 2013

oAWSNA conference, Interest, Insight, and Initiative, Lexington, MA with Jon McAlice, March, 2012

oEvaluation of Social Interaction: Lou Ann Griswold, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Feb 2012

oWoodin Math: Landmark School 1-week intensive (graduate credit), 2011

oArteum School, Ghent, NY: Henni Geck (Wagner) school with Gail McManus 2010

oRenewal summer: Christof Weichert Child Study 2010

oS.A.N.E. Strategies for Success with Debra Dickson PT, 2010

oThe Reading Brain: Current Research and Interventions: Landmark School 2008

oRSCollege, The art of teaching grade 4 2006

oAWSNA conference RSC; keynote Christof Weichert Spring 2006

oChild Development: Mary Jo Oristi : Sunbridge College Spring 2004

oWatercolor painting the seasons with BrigetteBley-Swinston 2003

oTherapies and remedies workshop with JohannaBeth : Sunbridge College 2003

Shows and publications

oMy focus is not on showing at this time

o2007 CfA Exhibition, Wilton, NH

o2003 Sunbridge College Applied Arts Exhibition, Chestnut Ridge, NY

o2000 Woodmere Art Museum, Chestnut Hill, PA, Juried Members’ Exhibition

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