Kimberly Buckwalter
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Creative Art Teacher with 10+ years of experience instructing students on basics of drawing, painting and sculpture. Articulate communicator skilled at conveying ideas to students with various learning styles. Supporting students in understanding artistic concepts and building creative abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
K-8 Art Teacher
Lindley Academy Charter School
2016.10 - Current
- Implemented and developed the Arts program at Lindley Academy
- Spearheaded a Murals Arts Program/ project which will be born out of Lindley Academy
- Founded and developed the extracurricular Arts Club for 3rd through 8th grade students
- Worked along the side of the Director of Culture and School Initiatives and attend all school events
- Facilitator for the Sunshine Committee of all staff
- Expressive Arts Content Leader
- Overseen the Expressive Arts Team in curriculum development and implementation
- Provided supportive feedback and counseling.
Teachers Assistant
Malvern School
West Norrtion
2013.05 - 2016.09
- Managed art decorations throughout school with seasons, holidays, monthly themes, etc
- Teacher’s assistant in all classrooms from infants to Kindergarten
- Work with students on their fine motor skills and everyday needs.
Student Teacher
Paul V. Fly Elementary School
Norristown
2015.08 - 2015.12
- Full-time 14-week program, teaching and supervise art instruction in grades Kindergarten through 4th grade
- Developed clear, inspiring lesson plans based on the Norristown School District curriculum
- Taught lessons that included contemporary artists, artists of color, disability, and LGBTQ artists
- Managed 3 dimensional arts through paper mache and interdisciplinary skills.
Art Instructor
ACPPA Community Art Center
Norristown
2014.03 - 2015.06
- Instruct Art lessons for after school programs in Hancock Elementary School, Whitehall Elementary School, East Norriton Middle School, and Stewart Middle School in the Norristown School District
- Coordinated student Art Show twice a year.
Internship
Upper Merion Middle School
King of Prussia
2015.01 - 2015.05
- 12-week internship once a week
- Worked with students in grades 5th through 8th
- Developed a clear, doable theme-based lesson plan inspired by contemporary artist, Elizabeth Murray, taught to 5th grade.
Teacher/Assistant
Barclay Early Childhood Center
Cherry Hill
2013.01 - 2013.05
- Collaborated creativity through art and movement with 4 ladies as dance majors
- Once a week, managed two classes of students, an Autism class of 5 students and a mainstream class of 20 students
- Developed lessons on movement and art.
Site Coordinator @ Pantoja Charter School
ASPIRA Inc. of PA
Philadelphia
2011.09 - 2012.06
- Responsible for day to day operations of the program at site
- Assist in the coordination and supervision of the staff within program
- Monitor daily meals for program participants and provide monthly documents to the Food Service Agency
- Plan monthly parent meetings and activities
- Sends weekly and monthly reports about program to program manager and principles
- Substitute teacher.
Program Assistant @ John B. Stetson Charter School/ Art Instructor
ASPIRA Inc. of PA
Philadelphia
2010.09 - 2011.06
- Snack/Dinner distribution and paper work
- Disciplinarian for student’s issues
- Oversees program when Manager is out
- Event Planner and Fun Friday activity supervisor
- Assign tasks weekly to staff
- Enrichment Instructor support and third floor support with classes and student’s behaviors.
Lead Teacher/ Room Specialist
Barrie Day Camp
Silver Springs
2015.06 - 2015.08
- Responsible for a group of 20-30 students ages 4 to 6 years old
- Worked with 2 to 3 camp assistants in special group activities
- Planned weekly activities and lessons
- Attended morning meetings daily and specialist meetings once a week
- Monitor student’s arrivals and dismissals.
Summer Camp Instructor
- Taught art and science to all ages in a 4-week summer camp
- Supervised field trips
- Collaborated with teachers for an end of summer showcase.
Restaurant Server
City Tap House
Washington , DC
2015.06 - 2015.12
- Attended to guests needs in a timely manner, ensuring satisfaction throughout their dining experience.
- Delivered beverages, appetizers, entrees, and desserts to guests in an efficient manner.
- Recorded orders accurately into the Point of Sale system.
- Checked back with guests periodically to ensure satisfaction with food and service.
- Followed up on guest requests in a timely manner.
- Maintained cleanliness of restaurant area, including tables, chairs, floors, counters, windowsills.
- Assisted with stocking supplies such as napkins and silverware for dining areas.
- Conducted daily side work duties such as polishing glassware and restocking condiments.
- Accurately tallied checks at the end of each shift.
- Processed payments from customers using cash registers or POS systems.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding order status updates.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing excellent customer service.
- Demonstrated knowledge of alcoholic beverage offerings when making drink suggestions to patrons.
- Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
- Completed opening and closing checklists to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
Waitress/Restaurant Hostess
Crowne Plaza Hotel
King Of Prussia , PA
2007.02 - 2014.05
- Greeted customers and provided menus.
- Assisted in seating guests at tables or booths.
- Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
- Checked back with customers throughout meal service to ensure satisfaction.
- Replenished beverages when necessary.
- Communicated daily specials to customers.
- Prepared checks accurately and processed payments promptly.
- Maintained a clean work station by restocking supplies, wiping down counters.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing any complaints or concerns promptly.
- Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Art and Art Education -
Tyler School of Art, Temple University
12.2015
Associates Degree in Fine Arts -
Montgomery County Community College
05.2008
Skills
- K-12 Art instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Event Planning
- Project-based learning
- Reliability
- Organizational Skills
- Art history
- Multitasking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Excellent Communication
- Professionalism
- Creativity and Artistic Expression
Honors And Awards
National Technical Honors Society, CPR, Recognizing and Reporting Abuse & Neglect (Including Mandate Reporting)
References
References are available on request.
Accomplishments
NorritonNorrtion
- May 2016 - Muralist at Bright Star Day Care, Carteret, NJ. Commissioned to paint 5 Disney Themed window murals.
- October 2013 - October 2014 - Muralist at Eadeh Enterprises, Berwyn, PA. Commissioned to repair an in town mural "A Historical Crossroad Now and Then" originally done by Karl Yoder.
- October 2012 - December 2012 - Muralist at Place One Apartments. Designed a custom mural in the Library at Place One Apartments.
Affiliations
- Volleyball and Track coach for grades 5th through 8th grade.
- Personal Fitness Trainer, in the process of getting online coaching certification with specialties in strength and conditioning and nutrition.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
K-8 Art Teacher
Lindley Academy Charter School
2016.10 - Current
Student Teacher
Paul V. Fly Elementary School
2015.08 - 2015.12
Restaurant Server
City Tap House
2015.06 - 2015.12
Lead Teacher/ Room Specialist
Barrie Day Camp
2015.06 - 2015.08
Internship
Upper Merion Middle School
2015.01 - 2015.05
Art Instructor
ACPPA Community Art Center
2014.03 - 2015.06
Teachers Assistant
Malvern School
2013.05 - 2016.09
Teacher/Assistant
Barclay Early Childhood Center
2013.01 - 2013.05
Site Coordinator @ Pantoja Charter School
ASPIRA Inc. of PA
2011.09 - 2012.06
Program Assistant @ John B. Stetson Charter School/ Art Instructor
ASPIRA Inc. of PA
2010.09 - 2011.06
Waitress/Restaurant Hostess
Crowne Plaza Hotel
2007.02 - 2014.05
Summer Camp Instructor
Bachelor of Science in Art and Art Education -
Tyler School of Art, Temple University
Associates Degree in Fine Arts -
Montgomery County Community College
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