VICTORIA SHEK

Chappaqua, New York · 1-617-***-**** · adekel@r.postjobfree.com · https://www.artstation.com/vshek

TEACHING CERTIFICATION

New York State Initial Certification, K-12

EDUCATION

New York University, Steinhardt, New York, New York SEPTEMBER 2019 - CURRENT

Master in Art+Education

Coursework included classes on the theory of pedagogy; racism; drug, alcohol ed/child abuse; and inquiries into teaching.

Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, Florida AUGUST 2012 - MAY 2017

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration

Coursework included multiple drawing, painting, children’s books, and illustration classes. Minored in business and creative writing. Additional coursework in computer animation, storyboarding, history of illustration, history of animation, Italian Renaissance art history.

EXPERIENCE

Visionary Studio: The Art of Appropriation, New York, NY APRIL 2020 - JUNE 2020

Teacher for Grades 9 - 12

Designed and implemented a curriculum based around theme of appropriation in artwork and culture

Taught classes, moderated discussions, as well as provide guidance on art-making over Zoom calls with students

Organized with partner on how to set up the online gallery for the class

The Clinton School, New York, NY JANUARY 2020 - JUNE 2020

Student Teacher for Grades 8 - 11

Developed drawing units to improve students' skill with observation and visualization

Collaborated with co-teacher to enhance student learning and classroom experience both synchronously in the classroom and asynchronously during remote learning

Monitored and encouraged students to respect classroom agreements and equipment

Assessed students’ artwork and graded them according to project standards

Nest+M, New York, NY OCTOBER 2019 - JANUARY 2020

Student Teacher for Grades K-5

Designed and implemented art lessons; developed month-long unit on self-identity

Collaborated with co-teacher to improve student learning

Prepared art supplies to be handled everyday, as well as making sure equipment was safe and clean for use

Hung up artwork to be displayed at a comfortable height for both adults and children to view in the halls

Northern Westchester Chinese School, Briarcliff Manor, NY SEPTEMBER 2018 - JUNE 2019

Pre-K Teacher and Art Teacher for Grades 4-6

Introduced children ages 3-5 to Chinese terms and concepts to strengthen their vocabulary and communication

Coordinated with co-teacher on lesson plans and classroom set-up to improve student learning

Worked individually and in small groups with students to improve phonological awareness and fluency

Developed and implemented art lessons for children ages 8 and up to learn different drawing and painting techniques

Self-Employed, Chappaqua, NY APRIL 2018 - JUNE 2019

Art Tutor

Advanced children’s and teens’ skills through demonstrations and critiques

Worked individually and in small groups on how to draw and paint in traditional art mediums, helping students foster creativity and cultivate observational skills from the comfort of their homes

Community Bible Church, Ossining, NY AUGUST 2013 - AUGUST 2017

Summer Camp Arts and Crafts Instructor

Developed lesson plan and materials for each class

Demonstrated how to craft art projects to coed groups of children from ages 5 - 12

SKILLS AND INTERESTS

Extensive background in working with different mediums in visual arts, including painting, sculpting, and carving. Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator. PowerPoint, Microsoft Word. Speaks fluent Cantonese and conversational Mandarin.

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