Remote Teaching and Creative Instruction
Resume:
Bonnie Spies
Educator and artist
Newtown, Ct 06470
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EXPERIENCE
North Salem High School, North Salem, NY (10/2025 - 2/2026) Long term art substitute - Lesson planning, grading and parent, student and community communication
John Read Middle School, Redding Ct—Teacher (2000-2025)
● Taught numerous subjects including, but not limited to: reading writing,social studies, reading intervention, STEAM and art for grades 5-8
● Coordinated and solicited parent, teachers, student, and community volunteers for middle school events: fund raisers, passion projects, field trips, middle school theatre, extra curricular events, classroom volunteers, outside learning and conservation club.
● Collaborated with peers to create, implement and monitor interventions
● Facilitated, Researched and planned a variety of student activities including but not limited to - theatre producer, newspaper, yearbook, across campus activities, video game club, culture club, computer club, conservation club, debate club, New York city trips, local trips, guest speakers and much more
● Planned and implemented curriculum based on state standards for diverse classes
● Executed administrative responsibilities
● Purchased and maintained materials and environment
● Assisted PTA in the fundraising and creation of an outdoor classroom
New York Middle School 1990-2000
● Taught at Sag Harbor Middle School and Saint Leo School in Corona Queens
● Taught, planned curriculum and budgeted for grade 6 SS and ILA
● Coordinated volunteers for grade assemblies, field trips, fund raisers,weekend art events, assembly volunteers, and grade 6 events.
● Advisor for grade 6, video club, culture club, and other clubs SKILLS
Detailed planner of
curriculum and events
Mastery of Google Suite.
Experienced graphic
design with Canva,
Photopea, Google, and
Photoshop
Website management
and design
Motivator of groups in a
variety of settings
Professional
Development educator
Efficient time manager
AWARDS
ReddingLand Trust
Conservation award
2013
Fund for Teacher Fellow
2023
Sapling Studio, Newtown — Owner and director (2024-present)
● Artist with a variety of mediums
● Teach art and Steam classes to all ages
● Integrate literacy with art instruction for individuals or small groups
● Integrate art and conservation awareness
● Coordinate classes and advertising
EDUCATION
Queens College Flushing, NY —Masters of Science in education Long Island University, Southampton, NY — Bachelors of Art - Fine Art
Additional references
Nancy Weber JRMS Retired reading specialist 203-***-**** Brenda Asendorf SS and ESL educator at JRMS 203-***-**** Jan Marlin North Salem MS/HS Art Teacher 914-***-****
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