David Salinas
Saratoga Springs
Summary
Dynamic and collaborative professional with a proven track record in student mentoring and digital art proficiency, demonstrated during my tenure at Skidmore College. Excelled in fostering academic and personal growth, leveraging Adobe Suite expertise. Recognized for a positive attitude and effective relationship building, I significantly contributed to educational outcomes and student development.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Assistant - Animation
Skidmore College, Art Department
09.2024 - Current
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Support students with technical computer skills for animation
- Assisted students with Adobe Suite software such as Photoshop, After Effects, or Illustrator
Student Peer Mentor
Skidmore College, First-Year Experience Department
08.2024 - Current
- Offered emotional support during challenging times of transition or personal struggles experienced by mentees.
- Facilitated group workshops on topics such as stress management, test-taking strategies, and goal setting, empowering students to succeed academically and personally.
- Supported new student orientation efforts by creating informative presentations on campus resources and services available to incoming freshmen.
- Shared information about student life, academic offerings and healthy decision making with peer mentees.
- Assisted students in identifying their strengths and weaknesses, helping them develop personalized learning plans.
- Shared resources, opportunities, and activities to support mentee's learning and development.
- Developed strong rapport with mentees through regular check-ins, leading to increased trust and open communication.
- Developed curriculum art-based instruction such as Adobe Suite workshops and art critique
Student Office Worker
Skidmore College, Art Department
09.2022 - Current
- Contributed to a positive work environment by assisting coworkers with various tasks as needed.
- Safeguarded sensitive information by adhering to strict confidentiality protocols when handling student records or personal data.
- Increased office efficiency by organizing and maintaining filing systems.
- Supported office staff with timely completion of tasks and projects.
- Facilitated smoother operations by managing incoming mail, receiving packages, and routing correspondence to appropriate recipients.
Summer Intern - Art Education
Tang Teaching Museum & Art Gallery
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines under high-pressure situations during the internship period.
- Maintained a strong work ethic and positive attitude throughout the summer internship program, earning recognition from supervisors for outstanding performance and commitment to team success.
- Participated in weekly meetings with mentors and colleagues, sharing insights from various learning experiences throughout the internship program.
- Gained valuable industry knowledge through attending seminars, workshops, and conferences related to art education during the summer internship program.
- Improved students'' technical skills by providing personalized instruction and guidance in different artistic disciplines.
- Developed a diverse curriculum that catered to varying abilities, ensuring each student''s growth as an artist.
Research Assistant
Skidmore College, Education Department
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
- Conducted literature reviews to support hypothesis development and identify gaps in existing knowledge.
- Contributed to the publication of research articles in peer-reviewed journals, showcasing expertise in various topics.
- Synthesized complex information into clear summaries to make findings accessible to diverse audiences.
- Presented findings at the 2024 American Education Research Association in Philadelphia, PA
Education
Bachelor of Science - Art
Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY05-2025
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Computer skills
- Relationship building
- Collaborative teamwork
- Classroom support
- Adobe Suite
- Digital art proficiency
- Visual literacy
- Studio art techniques
- Color theory
- Art criticism
Accomplishments
- Nominated for the selective 2024 Yale Norfolk Summer Program
- Coauthor of a chapter for the book Antiracist Research on K-12 Education and Teacher Preparation: Policy, Pedagogy, Curriculum, and Practice to be published by the Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) and Rowman & Littlefield in 2024
- Designed and edited magazine, Latinx Expression: Color in Culture sponsored by the First-Year Experience Department at Skidmore College
- Nominated Junior for the 2024 Junior Art Show at the Schick in Skidmore College
Timeline
Teaching Assistant - Animation
Skidmore College, Art Department
09.2024 - Current
Student Peer Mentor
Skidmore College, First-Year Experience Department
08.2024 - Current
Summer Intern - Art Education
Tang Teaching Museum & Art Gallery
06.2024 - 08.2024
Research Assistant
Skidmore College, Education Department
06.2023 - 04.2024
Student Office Worker
Skidmore College, Art Department
09.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Art
Skidmore College
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