Art Teacher K-12

Craig A. Slafka

*** ****** ***. ****: 412-***-****

Glassport, PA 15045 *******@*****.***

EDUCATION & TEACHING CERTIFICATION:

California University of Pennsylvania California, PA 08/2015 – Present

Elementary Education PK-4

California University of Pennsylvania California, PA 01/2002 – 12/2003

Received a Bachelor of Science degree in Art Education

California University of Pennsylvania California, PA 08/1995 – 12/1999

Received a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Technology/Management

Pennsylvania State Certification: Art Education

Certification Date: 09/2007

PAINTING EXPERIENCE

2013-present CS Painting, Glassport PA

Business Owner

Ability to calculate cost and negotiate prices of projects.

Inspected work sites to measure dimensions, lay out work and estimate materials needed.

Recommended options to customers for blending, harmonizing, and contrasting colors.

Ability to build a positive rapport with new customer to be able to get recommendations for other jobs.

Preparing painting surfaces by washing walls, holes or removing old paint.

Knowledgeable on mixing, matching, and applying paints to various surfaces.

Providing decorative and faux finishes when needed on certain projects.

Ability to work on interior and exterior surfaces

Implemented roller, brushing and spraying techniques.

Experience with mud work, dry wall finishing, and wall paper removal

Skilled with, sanding, patching, and skim coating

2008-2013 Paint Specialist, Neville wood, PA

Foreman

Responsible for overseeing a 5 man crew and providing instruction to job duties.

Preparing painting surfaces by washing walls, holes or removing old paint.

Knowledgeable on mixing, matching, and applying paints to various surfaces.

Providing decorative and faux finishes when needed on certain projects.

Ability to work on interior and exterior surfaces

Implemented roller, brushing and spraying techniques.

Experience with mud work, dry wall finishing, and wall paper removal

Skilled with, sanding, patching, and skim coating

PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

8/2008 - McKeesport Area School District McKeesport, PA

Present Art Teacher/Elementary Teacher

• Instructing art in both elementary and high school settings

• Responsible for instructing online classes such as Art History and Applied Computer

Applications

• Instructing at an Alternative Education setting which focuses on grades K-12

• Teaching lessons that apply to the cognitive and motor learning skills, which focuses on all

grade levels

8/2007 - West Mifflin School District West Mifflin, PA

1/2008 Technology Education Teacher/Technology Coach

• Instructed Industrial Technology to students at the secondary level. Courses instructed

involved introductory classes such as Introduction to Design to more advanced classes such as

Multimedia, Graphic Design, Video Production, and Motion

• Responsible for the development of a state funded project (Classrooms of the Future)

• Developed project implementation plans and goals for administrative and personal purposes

• Trained and educated administrators, teachers, and students on the new equipment such as

Promethean Boards, Digital Cameras, Video Cameras, and Web Cameras

8/2005 - Sisters Place, Inc. Clairton, PA

7/2007 Director of Education & Child Development

• Responsible for the assessment of strengths and needs of the children who reside at Sisters

Place, Inc.

• Coordinated services and resources utilized in the designing and implementation of the family

activities

• Supervised educational programs such as an After-School program and a Summer Day Camp

programs that consisted of daily educational lessons/activities structured to focus on the

students areas of weakness

• Incorporated educational demonstrations conducted by outside organizations (Lab Ratz &

Contemporary Crafts) to broaden the student’s learning capabilities within the curriculum,

participated in a physical fitness program (SPARK), and organized a number of educational

field trips

8/2003 - South Allegheny School Jr./Sr. High School McKeesport, PA

8/2005 Technology Education Teacher/Art Teacher

• Instructed Graphic Design to students at the secondary level as well as middle and secondary

art

• Developed the students’ understanding of Photoshop from beginner levels, which included

learning all functions of the program which allowed the students to create multiple layout

styles, brochures, CD covers, t-shirts, play station/x-box covers, magazine covers, and movie

posters

• Designed publications and public relations materials for administration and staff including

business cards, school logos, t-shirts for sporting events, and advertisements for school plays

and events

• Organized district-wide student art shows and facilitated a super bowl design contest with

winner featured on the front page of The McKeesport Daily News

• Instructed art classes for seventh and eighth students

• Developed lessons that applied to the cognitive and motor learning skills which applied to

middle school students

1/2003 - South Allegheny School District/ Elementary & High School McKeesport, PA

5/2003 Student Teacher, co-operating teachers Ms. Cherny and Ms. Kosewicz

15 weeks completed, 1st half in grades 3-6 / 2nd half in grades 8-12

• Prepared weekly lessons for each of the grades during a fifteen week period

• Weekly lessons embraced a variety of techniques that broadened the individual’s artistic

ability and consisted of hands-on experiences as well as cooperative learning activities

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

3/2008- Education Management Corp.(Art Institute of Pittsburgh, On-Line Division) Pittsburgh, PA

6/2008 Assistant Director of Admissions

• Responsible for student enrollment in the On-Line Division of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh

• Developed strong a student rapport and educated the student on the selected degree programs

1/2000 - BAW PLASTICS INC. Clairton, PA

1/2002 Outside Sales Representative

• Responsible for the designing, selling, and pricing of point-of-purchase applications

• Obtained a steady flow of business from commercial businesses along with maintaining a

strong business relationship

COMPUTER & SOFTWARE SKILLS:

• Microsoft Office Suite, Quark Express, MacDraw/Paint, Adobe Suite: Photoshop 7.0

Photoshop CS, and Illustrator

• Demonstrates exceptional communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills

CERTIFICATES, AWARDS & NOMINATIONS:

2005 – 2006 · Nominated Teacher of the Year by Dr. Elaine Brown (Superintendent of the South

Allegheny School District)

2005 – 2006 · Nominated for Who’s Who of America’s Teachers by multiple students as well as the faculty

of the South Allegheny School District

1995 – 2003 · Received multiple Dean’s List awards / Epsilon Pi Tau Candidate (Honors Fraternity)

2001 · Certified on the Dale Carnegie Sales Training Course

COACHING EXPERIENCE:

2012 – 2013 • Assistant Football Coach, McKeesport High School

2008 – 2011 • Assistant Football Coach, McKeesport Middle School

2006 – 2007 · Assistant Football Coach, South Allegheny High School

2004 – 2005 · Assistant Football Coach, South Allegheny Middle School

2003 – 2006 · Head Track & Field Coach, South Allegheny Middle School

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