Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Leadership Service
Supporting Experience
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Faith Bentivegna

Levittown,NY

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Long-Term Art Leave Replacement

Westbury High School
09.2024 - Current
  • Instruct eight high school art classes (grades 9–12), including six Creative Craft and two Studio Art sections, focusing on technique development, creative expression, and art history integration.
  • Develop differentiated art lessons aligned with NYS Visual Arts Standards, tailored to support bilingual learners and promote inclusive, culturally responsive instruction.
  • Integrate diverse artistic mediums to enhance student engagement, encourage experimentation, and support comprehensive skill development.
  • Track student progress, assess artwork using clear rubrics, and provide constructive feedback to support artistic growth and learning objectives.
  • Prepared students for participation in All-County and District-Wide Art Shows, guiding project development and presentation to showcase student achievement and creativity.

Theatre Instructor & Set Designer

Powells Lane Saturday Theatre
11.2024 - Current
  • Design props, sets, and scenic elements for performances, and provide acting and music instruction to students in grades K–6, fostering creativity and confidence through the performing arts.

Permanent Substitute

Dryden Street Elementary
08.2024 - 09.2024
  • Delivered engaging instruction to kindergarten students and designed visually stimulating bulletin boards to reinforce learning and showcase student work.

Per Diem Substitute

Dryden Street Elementary
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Facilitated learning in diverse elementary classrooms, adapting instruction to meet varied academic levels, learning styles, and classroom environments.

Student Teacher

Division Avenue High School
03.2023 - 05.2023
  • Taught Level 1 & 2 Ceramics, emphasizing skill development, creative expression, and individualized support.

Student Teacher

Lee Road/East Broadway Elementary
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Provided Visual Arts instruction to K–5 general education and special education (ABA) students, adapting lessons to support diverse learning needs and promote creative growth.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Visual Arts Education

Molloy University
Rockville Centre, NY
12.2023

Skills

  • Art Instruction: Lesson Planning, Differentiated Instruction, Integration of NYS Visual Arts Standards, Mixed-Media, Ceramics, Set & Prop Design, Scenic Design
  • Technology Integration: Google Workspace, iMovie, Flipgrid, Canva
  • Classroom Support: Experience with Special Education (ABA), Inclusive Teaching Practices, Student Assessment & Feedback
  • Performing Arts: Acting, Singing, Stage Direction

Certification

Initial Visual Arts Certification

Leadership Service

  • Molloy Performing Arts Club, Molloy University, Rockville Centre, NY, Vice President & Performer, 05/22-05/23, Assisted with program administration, designed promotional materials and playbills, and participated as a performer in productions.
  • Molloy Education Club, Molloy University, Rockville Centre, NY, President, 05/20-05/22, Organized educational events and fundraisers, coordinating logistics, outreach, and community engagement to support school programs and initiatives.

Supporting Experience

MolloyLife (Student Media), Molloy University, Rockville Centre, NY, Editor-in-Chief, 5/2022-5/2023

  • Led a multimedia team to create and manage content for student-run platforms, fostering collaboration, creativity, and digital media skills.

Recreation Worker, Town of Hempstead, 6/2017-6/2024 

  • Facilitated art workshops for children, promoting creativity, hands-on learning, and artistic development in a structured, engaging environment.
  • Designed and implemented a dynamic summer program schedule, led engaging activities, and supervised staff to ensure effective program delivery and participant safety.

Timeline

Theatre Instructor & Set Designer

Powells Lane Saturday Theatre
11.2024 - Current

Long-Term Art Leave Replacement

Westbury High School
09.2024 - Current

Permanent Substitute

Dryden Street Elementary
08.2024 - 09.2024

Per Diem Substitute

Dryden Street Elementary
01.2024 - 06.2024

Student Teacher

Division Avenue High School
03.2023 - 05.2023

Student Teacher

Lee Road/East Broadway Elementary
01.2023 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Science - Visual Arts Education

Molloy University

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