Teacher, organized, detail oriented, tech savvy

NICOLE STENFTENAGEL

C: 812-***-**** *************@*****.***

Trained to engage and educate diverse populations. Driven to continuously learn and connect with others. Looking to use prior experience with organization, communication, and technology to make a career switch.

EDUCATION

Master of Arts in Teaching, All-Grade License in Visual Arts 2021 University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN 46227

● Executive Board Member of Clinical Partnership Academy Bachelor of Science, Major: Pre-Art Therapy Minor: Psychology 2018 University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN 46227 Summa Cum Laude

● Member of Phi Alpha Epsilon & Alpha Chi Epsilon Honor Societies

● Dean’s List: 6 semesters

WORK EXPERIENCE

Cumberland Road Elementary August 2023- present

● Collaborated with fellow teachers in PLC on curriculum, School Improvement Committee on how to encourage a love for reading, and coordinated with my related arts team on special events

● Prepared lessons ahead of time and maintained the space for success

● Rated Effective during the 23-24 and 24-25 school years Cedar Elementary Jan. 2021 - May 2023

Avon Community School Corporation Avon, IN

● Worked on Admin Team as a member of the Guided Coalition and Art PLC Leader where I lead collaboration with all Elementary Art Teachers in the district

● Rated Highly Effective during observations for the 21-22 and 22-23 school years

● Developed fundamental teaching and art skills to encourage a love for learning in all students Lawrence North High School August 2020 - Dec. 2020 MSD Lawrence Township Lawrence, IN

● Created lessons for synchronous Fine Art Photography, Intro to 2D, and Intro to 3D classes

● Strong organizational skills and ability to work well and communicate effectively with children, parents, colleagues, and supervisors.

● Developed fundamental life and art skills to encourage a love for learning in all students Grassy Creek Elementary School March 2020 - May 2020 Clark Pleasant District Greenwood, IN

● Taught in-person and e-learning based art lessons daily to K-5 students

● Team member of the district art PLC leading to team building, leadership, and student advocacy

● Modeled activities, provided feedback, and allowed for student choice to all students during the creative process

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

● PD Topics with Admin: Small Groups, Learning Targets, ELLevation, Differentiation, Culture, and Chatty Class Management (22-23 School Year)

● Invention Camp Instructor (2021)

● Study abroad in Scotland (2018)

● Arts in the Parks community outreach classroom (2018)

● Indiana Art Center Student Exhibition (2018)

● Dia de los Muertos Contemporary Art Exhibition Curated by Nopal Cultural (2017)

● Art Therapy service learning trip to Belize (2016)

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