Christopher Qualiano
Philadelphia,PA
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Artist
Philadelphia Arts in Education Partnership
Philadelphia, USA
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented a series of creative writing lessons at the STEAM after-school program at G.W Childs school in South Philadelphia.
- Fostered a culture of respect, creativity, and collaboration among students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Worked collaboratively with the other teaching artists to ensure that all students' needs were being met.
- Kept attendance records, handed out snacks, assisted withhomework before program began for the day.
- Maintained excellent classroom management and cultivated a fun and exciting environment for the students to pursue their artistic interests.
Co-founder / Editor-in-Chief
YST Poetry Magazine
Annandale-on-Hudson, USA
09.2012 - 12.2014
- Founded magazine with several other fellow students
- Collected and reviewed hundreds of poetry submissions for the magazine's first four issues
- Ran various poetry readings and events to celebrate the releases of each issue
Teacher Assistant - Summer Arts Program
Andrew H. Wilson Charter School
New Orleans, USA
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Provided daily in-class assistance for the art teachers at Andrew H
- Wilson Charter School in New Orleans, LA
- Oversaw students during non-classroom times such as recess, lunch, and between-class changes in the hallways
- Attended to behavioral and disciplinary issues as needed
- Worked individually and in small groups with students to develop various art projects for a summer showcase
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing - Fiction
Temple University, College of Liberal Arts
Philadelphia, PA05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Bard College
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY12.2014
Skills
- Teaching
- Writing
- Proofreading
- Editing
- Tutoring
- Creative instruction
- Student engagement
- Inclusive teaching
Timeline
Teaching Artist
Philadelphia Arts in Education Partnership
01.2023 - 05.2023
Teacher Assistant - Summer Arts Program
Andrew H. Wilson Charter School
06.2013 - 08.2013
Co-founder / Editor-in-Chief
YST Poetry Magazine
09.2012 - 12.2014
Master of Fine Arts - Creative Writing - Fiction
Temple University, College of Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Bard College
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