Art Teacher A Full-Time

CATHLEEN ‘MELIA’ WOLF

Upper Arlington, Ohio 380-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Melia's Teaching Art Portfolio

OBJECTIVE STATEMENT

Charismatic artist seeking a full-time position as a K-12 Art Educator available for hire in Fall of 2024. EDUCATION

Ohio Dominican University, Columbus, Ohio

Art Education Certification 1996, Renewed: 2023

Working toward Graduate Reading Endorsement

o Chosen to serve on the ODC Secondary Advisory Board o Outstanding Student Teacher Award

Otterbein University, Columbus, Ohio

Early Teaching Experience 1995

The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree 1993

Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, Ohio 1990 o Two-year full scholarship

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Art Teacher 6-8, Sherwood Middle School, Columbus, Ohio 2024

• Teaching Art Behavior, TAB, approximately 200 students Art Teacher K-5 Westfall Elementary, Williamsport, Ohio 2023/2024

• Teaching Art Behavior, TAB, approximately 600 students Reading Tutor Field Experience, Marburn Academy, Columbus, Ohio Summer 2023

• Using Orton Gillingham to teach reading and writing skills. Reading Teacher Field Experience, Linden Elementary, Columbus, Ohio Spring 2023

• Teaching sight words and word sorting to kindergarten students

• Listening to students read and prompting writing. Chair of Craft Courtyard, Barrington Elementary Upper Arlington, Ohio 2014

• Coordinated outdoor craft activities for approximately 50 students during recess. Teacher, Jane’s Montessori School Columbus, Ohio 2008

• Facilitated use of Montessori materials and created projects focused on interactions with nature. Art Teacher, Summer Program Columbus Academy Gahanna, Ohio 1997-2007

• Taught Cartooning and Jewelry Making

• Invited to create classes: Portraits and Puppetry Art Teacher, Columbus Early Childhood Learning Center Columbus, Ohio 2007

• Created and implemented art activities using, including hands-on color exploration. Atelierista, Burbank Early Childhood School Upper Arlington, Ohio 2002

• Member of the Columbus Reggio Emilia Guild

• Used Reggio Emilia methods of documentation to record the comments of the children while they worked and paired them with pictures so the children could reflect on their personal experiences and those of

• their peers used recycled materials in art and creative play/work. Art Teacher and Parent Trainer, Upper Arlington Lutheran Church Homeschool Group 2001

• Designed and planned an art curriculum for 120 homeschooled children.

• Met weekly to prepare mothers to teach the art lessons and to assign tasks for multiple age groups. Art Teacher K-8, St. Catharine and St. Pius Elementary Schools Columbus, Ohio 1996-1997

• Implemented Discipline-Based Art Education method to teach Diocesan art curriculum for over 600 students.

• Wrote lessons, taught art history, demonstrated art techniques, facilitated art vocabulary critiques, document the process of creation and hung displays of student artwork.

• Guided students to paint life-size portraits of Saints displayed in St. Catharine church.

• Directed students in set design for Les Misérables WORK EXPERIENCE

Owner and Manager, Cover to Cover Books 2017-2023

• Planned, coordinated, and hosted over 70 author and or illustrator events.

• Served on the board of the Great Lakes Independent Booksellers Association (GLIBA) COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & LEADERSHIP

Bear Den Leader, Cub Scout Pack 17 2014-2015

• Coordinated Bear den meetings with the purpose of character development, citizenship, sportsmanship and fitness, respectful relationships, personal achievement, service, and adventure.

• Organized field trips focused on authentic learning: Woodworkers Store, the Columbus Zoo and the UAPD

• Hosted and facilitated the decoration of a “flag” themed Fourth of July Float and won the “Spirit Award” Presented “Brain Gym” techniques.

• Organized a safety night: gun safety (w/police), pool safety (w/lifeguard) and bike safety (w/bike expert) Food Chairperson, Upper Arlington Crew 2014

• Created menus, managed budget, packed food, cooked and served outdoor breakfasts and lunches to 100 rowers and coxswains weekly for two seasons.

Library Volunteer, Barrington Elementary 2012

• Assisted students in choosing books, shelved books and assisted with book sale. Art Therapist, Open Door Art Studio and Brave Artist Workshop 2009-2010

• Assisted adults and teenagers with special needs.

• Adapted materials to support art production.

• Encouraged the resident artists.

• Prepared paintings for exhibition

Nutrition Advisory Board Representative, Windermere Elementary 2004

• Created ideas to encourage students to make healthy eating choices. Puppeteer, Upper Arlington Public Library 2003

• The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Halloween, Circus, and Johnny Appleseed

• Planned scenes for puppet shows and created hand-crafted puppets.

• Performed interactive show for children.

Art Therapist, The Ohio State University Medical Center’s James Cancer Hospital 1999-2001

• Helped children coping with sick and dying family members express feelings through making art. PROJECTS

Creator and Designer, Children’s Interactive Map 2013 Artist, Community Murals 2013

• “Little Prince” mural raised funds for a child diagnosed with Leukemia (guided children in painting)

• “The Lorax” mural at Dr. Ali Carine’s medical offices (guided children in painting)

• “Reading through the Seasons” mural at the Learning Spectrum (guided a high school girl in painting) Artist, Euro Classics 2011

• Created and sold over twenty terracotta clay tiles using both carving and Cuerda Seca techniques.

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