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Work History
Education
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Community Service
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ESTEFANY RODRIGUEZ

Williamstown

Summary

Motivated and dedicated educator with a Master's degree in Museum leadership and Art Administration and a College Teaching Certificate from Drexel University, seeking a position in higher education to leverage expertise in teaching and passion for fostering student success. I have a background in promoting students' creativity and development through visual arts education. Have experience in lesson planning, classroom management, and integrating technology into art instruction. Strengths include adaptability to diverse learning styles, curriculum development, and effective communication skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Art Teacher

Pennsauken High School
Pennsauken
09.2021 - Current

Developed and implemented comprehensive art curriculum for 150 students in grades 9–12 annually.

  • Created student exhibition opportunities to showcase artistic achievements.
  • Organized Art Honor Society activities, fostering community engagement and volunteerism.
  • Established gallery exhibitions as liaison for community outreach and collaboration.
  • Utilized technology and multimedia tools to enhance instructional effectiveness and student engagement.

Founder/Art Educator

Stefs Creation LLC
Williamstown
06.2021 - Current
  • Established and managed small business delivering high-quality art education to underrepresented communities.
  • Developed and taught art programs in collaboration with nonprofits and educational institutions.
  • Partnered with organizations including NFL Films and Princeton University to create impactful art experiences.
  • Spearheaded community art projects, workshops, and exhibitions to enrich cultural engagement.
  • Oversaw operations encompassing product development, marketing, sales, customer service, and finance.

PUPP Art Teacher

Princeton University
Princeton
06.2020 - Current
  • Developed and taught PUPP art courses for 75 Princeton University Prep students.
  • Created engaging museum experiences for students from diverse backgrounds.
  • Collaborated with Museum Education department to organize student showcase websites and exhibitions.
  • Coordinated field trips to enhance learning through real-world experiences.

Artist in Residence

Fireworks Gallery
Camden
09.2021 - 01.2024
  • Working in a ceramics studio space to grow a small business in the Fireworks gallery.
  • Created and implemented innovative strategies to engage community members with visual art projects.
  • Fostered productive, professional working relationships with fellow craftspeople, vendors and media representatives.
  • Responsible for creating art for exhibitions and helping with revolving studio exhibitions when needed.
  • In charge of teaching various skill-based workshops for community members.

Art Teacher

Thomas High School
Philadelphia
09.2020 - 06.2021
  • Developed and delivered Advanced Art, Graphic Design, and Visual Arts lessons to 240 students weekly in grades 7-12.
  • Created two showcase websites for winter and end-of-year presentations.
  • Assisted as Softball coach, promoting teamwork and athletic development among high school players.

Fine Arts Technician

TCNJ Art Department
Ewing
09.2018 - 04.2020
  • Oversee and support student use of woodshop tools to guarantee safety and comfort

Gallery Technician

TCNJ Art Department
Ewing
06.2018 - 04.2020
  • Created posters, advertisements, and interactive activities for Art Department opening receptions.
  • Served as gallery receptionist for TCNJ Sarnoff Collection during the summer months.
  • Developed educational materials to enhance public engagement with the museum's collection.
  • Conducted tours, sharing historical insights and engaging facts about the facility.

Intern

Bonner Liaison to the Civility Initiative
Ewing
07.2018 - 06.2019
  • Collaborated with TCNJ Office of Student Conduct to master mediation, restorative justice, motivational interviewing, and conflict coaching techniques to serve as campus mediator and train TCNJ Bonner scholars in these practices.

Education

Master of Science - Art and Museum Administration

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Bachelor of Arts - Art Education

The College of New Jersey (TCNJ)
Ewing, NJ

Skills

  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Adobe Creative Platforms
  • Website Building
  • Art Content Knowledge
  • Painting
  • Drawing
  • Sculpture
  • Lectures and discussions
  • Instructional design
  • Art curriculum development
  • Project management
  • Community engagement
  • Exhibition coordination
  • Event planning
  • Subject research
  • Art instruction

Certification

  • College Teaching Certification, Drexel University, PA, 06/01/23
  • CEAS, Art Education k-12, NJ, 2020

Accomplishments

  • FrontRunner NJ 30 under 30 Recipient, 10/01/23
  • TCNJ Gonfalon of the School of Arts and Communication, 05/01/20
  • TCNJ Polansky Fellowship Recipient, 08/01/19-05/01/20
  • AENJ College Scholar, 05/01/19-05/01/20
  • TCNJ Kappa Pi- Art Honor Society, 2018-2020
  • TCNJ ODK-Leadership Honor Society, 2018-2020
  • TCNJ Kappa Delta Pi- Education Honor Society, 2018-2020
  • Herb It Forward Scholar, 2017-2020
  • TCNJ Bonner Institute Scholar, 2016-2020
  • Union League Scholar, 2016-2020

Publications

  • Philadelphia Inquirer, 07/01/23, A grassroot effort has a Camden neighborhood blooming with pride.
  • AENJ Artbeat Magazine, Volume 9, Fall 2019, 09/01/19, Community-Based Art Education for Pre-Service Art Educators.
  • TCNJ Art Department Catalog, 09/01/18, Current Student Spotlights.

Community Service

  • Art Museum Assistant, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, 11/01/19-2020, Assistant during Family Day at the Princeton Art Museum on Saturdays. Help families with art making during art making days.
  • Photographer, Uganda Mission Trip, Uganda, NJ, 08/01/17, Organized a pencil drive and collected 8,000 pencils for three Ugandan UrbanPromise Ministries. Photographed children in the ministry to help improve organization for child sponsorships.
  • Fundraiser, Trekk Malawi Mission Trip, Malawi, Africa, 08/01/16, Participated in a 300 mile bike ride to raise money for educational funds and for the construction of schools in local villages.

Keynote Speaking Addresses

  • NFL Films “Spanish Heritage Month: Art Event”, 10/01/24
  • AENJ Conference Presenter, “Fabric of Trenton: Inside Out Photo Project”, 09/01/18

Leadership Experience

  • Committee Member, Rutgers Year of the Arts Committee, Camden, NJ, Coordinated with arts council on community engaged learning days for Rutgers Year of the Arts 2025.
  • President, TCNJ Kappa Pi- International Art Honor Society, Ewing, NJ, 08/01/19-2021, Facilitating school events and community engagement learning days, as part of a cohort of 100 scholars, for 2,000 TCNJ students annually.
  • Bonner Scholar, TCNJ Bonner Institute, Ewing, NJ, 09/01/16-05/01/20, Facilitating school events and community engagement learning days, as part of a cohort of 100 scholars, for 2,000 TCNJ students annually.

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Art Teacher

Pennsauken High School
09.2021 - Current

Artist in Residence

Fireworks Gallery
09.2021 - 01.2024

Founder/Art Educator

Stefs Creation LLC
06.2021 - Current

Art Teacher

Thomas High School
09.2020 - 06.2021

PUPP Art Teacher

Princeton University
06.2020 - Current

Fine Arts Technician

TCNJ Art Department
09.2018 - 04.2020

Intern

Bonner Liaison to the Civility Initiative
07.2018 - 06.2019

Gallery Technician

TCNJ Art Department
06.2018 - 04.2020

Master of Science - Art and Museum Administration

Drexel University

Bachelor of Arts - Art Education

The College of New Jersey (TCNJ)