Maria Knuckley Robinson
Winston-Salem,NC
Summary
Methodical Director with 27 years of comprehensive experience overseeing daily operations of educational implementation and organization. Hardworking, creative and versatile professional well-versed in executing educational strategies, preparing and implementing educational plans and overseeing financial resources. Thorough knowledge of educational changes and trends paired with strong grasp of organizational finance and performance measures.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Director of Studio Art and Pre-Art Therapy
Salem Academy and College
Winston-Salem, NC
08.2016 - Current
- Developed and implemented curricula for new courses in alignment with school's strategic plan.
- Collaborated with faculty members to update existing curricula to meet changing needs.
- Cultivated relationships with external organizations to ensure access to resources needed for developing effective curricula.
- Created classroom and program assessments that measure student progress towards established learning objectives.
- Managed departmental, travel, and club accounts receivable and payable processes to ensure accurate reporting of financial transactions.
- Organized study abroad trips to Hong Kong, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, and Italy to broaden student access to diverse perspectives.
- Organized and assisted with artist in residency collaborations in the college gallery featuring artists from diverse backgrounds and identities.
- Encouraged students to express their creativity through individualized approaches to artistic expression.
AP Studio Art and Design Consultant, Table Leader
Educational Testing Service, ETS
New York, NY
06.2017 - Current
- Reviewed and read student portfolios according to established guidelines.
- Collaborated with other Portfolio Readers to ensure consistency in scoring procedures.
- Assisted with training new Portfolio Readers on proper scoring techniques.
- Contributed ideas for developing innovative approaches to evaluating student progress.
- Provided feedback to teachers regarding the performance of their students.
- Contributed to development of syllabi, assessment alignment, instruction materials, and teaching strategies for College Board AP Studio Art and Design.
Arts Assessment Consultant
Self Employed Services
Winston-Salem, NC
06.2013 - Current
- Researched, evaluated and recommended best practices for assessments.
- Developed assessment strategies and techniques to measure program outcomes.
- Assisted in the development of new methods for assessing student learning outcomes.
- Facilitated workshops on assessment tools, techniques and strategies.
- Developed training materials related to assessment processes for arts educators.
Education
Doctor of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC12-2019
Master of Arts - Art Education
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC12-1999
Bachelor of Arts - Art Studio/Design
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC05-1995
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Lander University
Greenwood, SC08-1992
Master of Fine Arts - Painting
Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GASkills
- Program and Curriculum Management
- Project Management
- Logistics Management
- Budget Control and Management
- People Management
- Facilities Management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Issues Resolution
- Creativity and Innovation
Affiliations
- SCAD AP Art and Design Educator Series, Professional Learning Presenter and Breakout Session Facilitator
- Forsyth Technical College Adjunct Instructor
- NAEA Convention Attendee and Presenter
- NCAEA Conference Attendee, Presenter, Planner, and Board Member
- SCAEA Conference Attendee and Presenter
- Arts District of Winston-Salem Higher Ed Partner
- Sawtooth School for the Arts, Mixxer Community Makerspace, and Piedmont Craftsman Partner
- South Carolina State Department of Education Arts Assessment Facilitator and Instructor
- University of Colorado Anschutz STEAM Summer Program Curriculum Consultant
Accomplishments
- National Art Education Association ED&I Commissioner At-Large
- North Carolina Art Education Association Treasurer, Secondary Division Chair, NAHS Chair
- Salem Academy and College Elsie Nunn Headmaster's Award
- Salem College Rebranding Design Team
Certification
- South Carolina Professional Teaching Certificate, Masters Plus 30, Fifteen Years of Experience
- National Board Teacher Certification, Early Middle Childhood/Art
- National Art Education Association School for Art Leaders Class of 2022
Publications
- NAEA ED&I Column Co-Writer 2023 - 2024
- Salem Academy and College Visual and Performing Arts Degree Curriculum Visual Art, Pre-Art Therapy, Art History, Music 2021 – 2023
- No Pen or Pencil Allowed: Theory to Practice North Carolina Art Education Association “By Design” Summer 2021
- Appropriation for the New AP and Beyond North Carolina Art Education Association "By Design” Fall 2020
- Apples to Apples: Special Needs in the United States and Denmark Doctoral Dissertation University of South Carolina 2019
- South Carolina College and Career Ready Standards 2017 for Visual and Performing Arts Proficiency 2021 – 2023
Timeline
AP Studio Art and Design Consultant, Table Leader
Educational Testing Service, ETS
06.2017 - Current
Director of Studio Art and Pre-Art Therapy
Salem Academy and College
08.2016 - Current
Arts Assessment Consultant
Self Employed Services
06.2013 - Current
Doctor of Education - Curriculum And Instruction
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Master of Arts - Art Education
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Bachelor of Arts - Art Studio/Design
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Lander University
Master of Fine Arts - Painting
Savannah College of Art And Design
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