Alexandra Kania
Chicago,IL
Summary
I am a hard-working, creative, and committed individual who has a passion for teaching, learning, and gaining insight. My creativity aids me in basic, daily, everyday tasks in the job force. My open-mindedness allows for obtaining new skills and knowledge that shape me as an individual.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Teacher
St. Stanislaus Kostka Academy
Chicago, IL
08.2024 - 06.2026
- Taught art to students ranging from preschool to 8th grade, curated for each grade level.
- Submitted lesson plans each week, while preparing step-by-step, detailed project examples.
- Managed the classroom with appropriate behavior strategies.
Art Teacher
St. Ferdinand Catholic School
Chicago, IL
08.2024 - 06.2026
- Taught art to students ranging from preschool to 8th grade, curated for each grade level.
- Submitted lesson plans each week, while preparing step-by-step, detailed project examples.
- Managed the classroom with appropriate behavior strategies.
- Aided students who needed extra support in the classroom with assignments in various subjects.
General Store Employee
Montrose Food Mart & Deli
Chicago, IL
11.2017 - 09.2025
- Trained in customer service where daily duties were expected such as opening and closing the establishment, in charge of counting all of the cash registers, picking up phone calls, running the front of the store, and resolving and finding solutions to any issues customers might have.
Lead Summer Camp Counselor
Norridge Park District
Chicago, IL
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Documented attendance and checked on late campers.
- Worked with all types of campers including those with diverse needs.
- Made sure the children were kept hydrated, and reminded them to apply sunscreen before outdoor activities.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, coordinated group activities such as sports, outdoor games, and the pool, while maintaining a safe environment.
- Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
- Administered first aid and responded to medical emergencies, ensuring the well-being of all campers.
- Identified safety concerns and acted quickly to resolve issues and keep campers safe and healthy.
Internship Student
Green Star Movement
Chicago, IL
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Worked well in a team environment as well as independently with students in grades 3rd through 8th grade and assisting students with any questions they might have.
- Helped team leaders re-stock tiles and separated them in each appropriate bucket for the students.
- Created decorative wall designs using broken mosaic tiles in a puzzle-like fashion which aided in forming analytical and strategical skills in the team as well as the students.
- Encouraged students with motivation, positive feedback and constructive criticism.
- Instructed students on proper care and use of art tools and equipment.
- Created collaborative classroom experiences through mosaic art.
Greeter (Seasonal)
Shoreline Sightseeing
Chicago, IL
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Advertised and offered various boat tours to potential customers.
- Directed guests to their current boat tour and location.
- Greeted and welcomed guests in a friendly manner assisting with potential questions and concerns.
Movie Theater Employee
AMC Rosemont 18
Rosemont, IL
11.2013 - 09.2017
- Guest Services; picked up phone calls and in charge of resolving issues guests might have had.
- Ticket Salesman; provided information about various movies and provided assistance in choosing seating arrangements.
- Door Post; greeted guests and guided them towards their correct theater and seat number.
- Concessions; informed guests about the best deals for concession specials and promoted upgrades.
- Usher; managed cleanliness while monitoring any theater disturbances.
Education
B.F.A -
The School of The Art Institute
01-2022
A.G.S -
Wilbur Wright College
01-2018
Skills
- Teaching
- Classroom Management
- Multi-tasking
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Creativity
- Organization
- Painting & Drawing
- Bonding
- Adobe Photoshop
- Wood-Working
- Measuring
- Mosaic-Tiling
- Color Theory
- Tracking Students
- Classroom Experience
- Time-Management
- Skill-Building
- Microsoft Office (15 years)
- Team-Building
- Ceramics
- Management Skills
- Problem-Solving
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Polish
Native/ Bilingual
Awards
- Star Scholarship Award
- Presidential Merit Scholarship Award
Art Exhibitions
- Wilbur Wright College Spring Art Exhibition 2016
- Wilbur Wright College Spring Art Exhibition 2018
- The School of the Art Institute of Chicago Fall Convergence BFA Show 2022
Timeline
Lead Summer Camp Counselor
Norridge Park District
06.2025 - 08.2025
Art Teacher
St. Stanislaus Kostka Academy
08.2024 - 06.2026
Art Teacher
St. Ferdinand Catholic School
08.2024 - 06.2026
Internship Student
Green Star Movement
01.2024 - 05.2024
General Store Employee
Montrose Food Mart & Deli
11.2017 - 09.2025
Greeter (Seasonal)
Shoreline Sightseeing
06.2017 - 09.2017
Movie Theater Employee
AMC Rosemont 18
11.2013 - 09.2017
B.F.A -
The School of The Art Institute
A.G.S -
Wilbur Wright College