Chelsea O. Cramer
Montoursville,PA
Summary
Art education professional with passion for nurturing creativity and artistic development in students. Proven ability to develop and execute comprehensive art programs tailored to diverse learning needs. Focuses on team collaboration and achieving results, ensuring adaptability to changing educational requirements. Proficient in various artistic techniques and fostering supportive learning environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Art Teacher
Williamsport Area School District
Williamsport, PA
08.2013 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student creativity and artistic skills.
- Facilitated art projects using diverse mediums to foster self-expression among students.
- Organized classroom environment to encourage collaboration and active participation in art activities.
- Integrated technology into lessons, utilizing digital tools for artistic exploration and learning.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback on artwork.
- Led workshops for parents and community members to showcase student artwork and promote arts education.
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Managed a diverse range of learners, adapting lesson plans to accommodate different abilities and interests.
- Enhanced student creativity by incorporating various art mediums and techniques into lessons.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, maintaining discipline while fostering creativity and individuality in student work.
- Established a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encouraged open communication and collaboration among students.
- Developed students'' artistic skills by providing personalized feedback and guidance on their artwork.
- Organized school-wide art exhibits showcasing student talent and promoting the importance of visual arts in education.
- Participated in committees dedicated to enhancing school culture and developing innovative curriculum initiatives within the visual arts department.
Designer & Art Teacher
The Art Stork
01.2010 - 09.2013
- Sole proprietor of art based business creating handmade apparel, custom art & teaching art lessons
- Created & developed classes for Art in the Barn: Private Picassos, Little Picassos, Mini Monets, smART workshops & Summer Art Camps
- Used social media & print resources for marketing & advertising
- Implemented specific pricing, promotion, distribution of products & services, packaging & shipping
- Used Excel database create & maintain client contacts, business bookkeeping & recordkeeping
Administrative Assistant
Outreach for K-12, Pennsylvania College of Technology
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Coordinated large scale events for Fall & Spring Career Days at PCT for middle and high school students, SMART Girls Summer Camp & Workshops for secondary females, NEO Guys (Nontraditional Employment Opportunities) Workshops for secondary male students, College and Career Readiness Conference
- Website development & maintenance for Outreach for K-12, Penn College Articulation Agreements, PA Career Work & Education Standards Toolkit
- Access & Excel database maintenance of external contacts & resources including PCT faculty, secondary schools, educators, community partnerships
- Prepared/edited curriculum units for Career Development Leaders Network, Marcellus Shale Natural Gas Curriculum, Career Education and Work Standards Assessments
- Researched & reported on funded grants from National Science Foundation & Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education
- Operated college student database AS400 for Penn College Now program
- Coordinated & organized School Counts Program a business-education partnership with secondary schools that encouraged students to increase their attendance & performance in school through employment
- Designed & created marketing materials for student & educator centered events
- Coordinated staff travel & submitted travel reimbursement paperwork
- Systematized office supply & warehouse inventory
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Lycoming County School Districts
Central PA
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Assumed full responsibility for general and special education classrooms
- Implemented teacher lesson plans to provide continuity & enhancement of the learning process
- Assigned student class work & homework
- Maintained classroom control & discipline while maintaining district educational and behavioral guidelines
Art Teacher
Grant Middle School
Syracuse, NY
01.2010
- Taught art to grades 6 & 7 and advanced 8th grade Art Focus
- Implemented school district Visual Arts curriculum
- Utilized a hands-on approach towards teaching
- Combined projects and discussion in all core subject areas
- Maintained classroom organization and discipline
- Attended team & staff meetings
- Proctored state examinations
- Communicated with families on student progress daily.
Administrative Assistant
Say Yes to Education, Syracuse University
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Managed 5-10 university student interns per semester, coordinated intern schedules, conducted intern meetings, assigned intern projects based on their interests & program of study, reviewed project progress with each intern
- Recruited, trained & coordinated university student volunteers to tutor elementary students
- Planned & organized workshops for university student volunteers, faculty, staff, community partners & secondary educators
- Maintained Access & Excel databases for internal & external contacts, afterschool programs and volunteer contacts
- Daily communication between secondary schools, community partnerships, faculty, staff and volunteers
- Communicated with Say Yes Site Coordinators and their needs for afterschool programming
- Daily support to Executive Director
Administrative Assistant
SUNY Oswego Vocational Teaching Preparation Office
01.2007
- Processed student applications, received & reviewed transcripts, general student advisement
- Maintained accurate and complete student records in Access
- Daily support to Director
Education
Master of Science - Art Education
Syracuse University
01-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Art
California State University
California01-2006
International Education - Art History
Florence, Italy01-2004
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, Power Point
- Proficient in iMovie
- Lesson planning
- Artistic techniques
- Collaborative projects
- Classroom management
- Project-based learning
- Event planning
Affiliations
- Fourth Friday Muncy Committee
- Muncy Professional Business Association
- National Art Education Association
- Friends of Lipe Art Park
- 40 Below—Public Art Task Force
- Puppeteers of America
- Cultural Resource Council
Certification
- Pennsylvania State Initial Certification Visual Art K-12 2011
- New York State Initial Certification Visual Art K-12 2009
PHILANTHROPIC ACTIVITIES
- EVENT ORGANIZING
- Fourth Friday Muncy
- Syracuse Downtown Living Tour
- FUNDRAISING
- Vera House- Silent Auction Art Donations
- It's About Childhood and Family- Bids for Kids (I.A.C.A.F.)
- Friends of El Faro- Annual Fundraiser for Mexican Orphanages
- The Company of Angels- Silent Art Auction
EXHIBITIONS
- Ode to Froebel Lipe Art Park, Syracuse, NY 2008
- Spirit of Lantern Awards Portraits Hendricks Chapel, Syracuse University 2008
- Dualities: Teacher as Artist Show Hendricks Chapel, Syracuse University 2008
- Uncharted Lands Skytop Art Gallery, Syracuse University 2008
- Small Works Show Skytop Art Gallery, Syracuse University 2008
- Teacher as Artist Show White Cube Gallery, Syracuse University 2007
- Spotlight: A Focus on Emerging Artists West Gallery, California State University 2006
- CSUN Annual Juried Student Art Show Main Gallery, California State University Honorable Mention 2003
COMMISSIONS
- Painted Family Silhouettes Venice, California 2012
- Custom Nursery Room Art Albany, New York 2011
- Public Art Chalkboards Syracuse, New York 2008
- Artified Picnic Tables Syracuse, New York 2008
- Nursery Room Interior Design Syracuse, New York 2007
- Custom Furniture Paint Design Syracuse, New York 2006
- Aquatic Glass Table Malibu, California 2006
- Album Art Los Angeles, California 2005
ARTIST IN RESIDENCY PROGRAMS
- Warehouse Gallery, Syracuse University Creative Collage Book Workshop 2008
- Taught ELL middle school students various collage techniques in combination with basic digital photography to create their own personal works of art, fostered creativity, originality, and experimentation.
- Inner Beauty Parlor, St. Lucy's Church Visiting Artist Workshop 2008
- Exposed middle school girls to my artistic and creative process, shared my personal artwork, facilitated critical thinking dialogue, taught beginning watercolor techniques, fostered student creativity and originality.
- Hendricks Chapel Artist in Residence 2007-2008
- Painting portraits of community members honored by the Spirit of Lanterns Award, educator/mentor in Roots and Wings apprenticeship program, coordinator/instructor of Bellevue Elementary After School Art Program.
PRACTICUM
- Solvay Middle School
- Solvay, NY 2009
- Taught art to grades 6-8 and 8th grade Studio Art, focused on multicultural & literacy-oriented lessons.
- Corcoran High School
- Syracuse, NY 2009
- Taught Studio in Art and 3-D Art to grades 9-12, focused on multicultural & literacy-oriented lessons.
- Saturday Morning Workshops
- Syracuse University 2008
- Prepared and presented lessons to enrolled students, taught workshop lessons to students ages 5-14, organized & hung final show of student artwork.
PUBLICATIONS
- PDE SAS Portal Lesson Plans:
- My Career Art Journal
- Public Art: Careers in Welding
- When I Grow Up: A Career Portrait
- Career Shoes: Designing for My Dream Job
- OK Today, Excellent Tomorrow: the OK book Art Activity
AWARDS
Imagining America PAGE Fellowship 2008
Timeline
Art Teacher
Williamsport Area School District
08.2013 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Outreach for K-12, Pennsylvania College of Technology
01.2011 - 01.2012
Designer & Art Teacher
The Art Stork
01.2010 - 09.2013
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Lycoming County School Districts
01.2010 - 01.2012
Art Teacher
Grant Middle School
01.2010
Administrative Assistant
Say Yes to Education, Syracuse University
01.2008 - 01.2009
Administrative Assistant
SUNY Oswego Vocational Teaching Preparation Office
01.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Art
California State University
International Education - Art History
Master of Science - Art Education
Syracuse University