Erin Gauvin
Cedar Rapids
Summary
Dynamic professional with a passion for visual arts education and customer engagement, honed at Cedar Rapids Community School District and Big Grove Brewery. Skilled in curriculum development and effective communication, I foster creativity and critical thinking in students while ensuring exceptional customer experiences. Committed to innovative problem-solving and community outreach.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Big Grove Brewery
Cedar Rapids
03.2024 - Current
- Provide drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
- Process payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
- Check identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
- Work as a team to cultivate a great experience for customers
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Organized storeroom inventory of supplies such as cups, napkins, straws.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
Art Teacher
Cedar Rapids Community School District
Cedar Rapids
08.2023 - Current
- Organize field trips to local galleries and museums to provide students with real-life examples of artwork.
- Encourage students to think critically about artwork and discuss its meaning or purpose.
- Create engaging activities for students to explore their creativity through art projects.
- Encourage exploration and problem solving
- Communicate regularly with parents regarding student performance in class.
- Assist in the selection of appropriate supplies needed for classroom use.
- Conduct one-on-one tutorials with struggling students who required additional assistance.
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports.
- Provide individual instruction and feedback on student's work.
Education
Master of Arts - Art Education
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA12-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Art
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA12-2020
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Art project facilitation
- Student assessment
- Community outreach
- Visual arts education
- Creative problem solving
- Effective communication
- Customer relationship management
- Written and oral communication
- Materials management
- Computer assistance
- Effective project completion
- Cataloging of materials
Timeline
Bartender
Big Grove Brewery
03.2024 - Current
Art Teacher
Cedar Rapids Community School District
08.2023 - Current
Master of Arts - Art Education
University of Northern Iowa
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
University of Iowa
Bachelor of Arts - Art
University of Iowa