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Michelle Dzigurski

Anacortes,WA

Summary

Experienced collaborator and administrator with a strong foundation in education and project management. Adept at coordinating multiple tasks simultaneously, providing essential support in event organization and process optimization to improve operational efficiency. Demonstrated adaptability and a successful history of working with colleagues to achieve objectives. Recognized for reliability and a steadfast commitment to delivering impactful outcomes in various work environments.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Art Teacher

Fiddlehead Montessori
Anacortes, WA
01.2025 - Current
  • Art instruction for Preschool-6th grade students

Office Manager, Registration and Extracurriculars Coordinator

Pacific Crest School
08.2022 - 10.2024
  • Oversee and coordinate office operations
  • Responsible for all attendance accounting of students and staff
  • Order, store, and monitor the use of all supplies
  • Registration and billing of school programs and childcare
  • Manage billing, bank deposits, and maintain financial records
  • Payroll
  • Coordinate school events and parent volunteer opportunities
  • Manage office equipment
  • Maintain school records
  • Set appointments and meetings for the Head of School
  • Schedule and coordinate the use of school facilities
  • Contact during emergencies
  • Oversee staffing

Director of Aftercare, Staffing Supervisor, and Extracurriculars Coordinator

Pacific Crest School
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Implemented and ran two (Primary & Elementary) aftercare programs for 80 children
  • Hired, trained, and onboarded employees
  • Supervised staffing and absences through COVID
  • Sourced outside vendors and ran an after-school program, including registration and billing

Lower Elementary Assistant Teacher

Pacific Crest School
Seattle, Washington
08.2020 - 08.2021
  • Assisted lead teacher during online instruction
  • Lead in-person cohort lessons every afternoon
  • Created and prepared all materials
  • Maintained an open line of Communication with families
  • Lead outdoor education days for Elementary students

Elementary Outings and Aftercare Lead

Pacific Crest School
Seattle, Washington
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Researched to locate museums, libraries and other venues that would enhance classroom studies
  • Scheduled and provided transportation for groups of students for planned school outings in the Seattle area using school vans, buses
  • Worked to access and give feedback to teachers and administration to improve student outings
  • Planned and implemented activities for a fun and interactive environment
  • Managed aftercare support staff
  • Purchased materials
  • Established positive relationships with students and parents

Education Programs Manager

The Foster Art Museum
Palo Alto, California
06.2018 - 08.2019
  • Developed art standards-aligned K-12 program with grade-specific tours
  • Purchased, organized, and maintained program supplies
  • Created customized extended partnership experiences for local schools, and professional development programs for educators
  • Supported all education programs by recruiting, hiring, training, and managing paid staff, and volunteers
  • Developed a nature journaling curriculum for K-12 learners
  • Created children's activity backpacks for interactive museum visits
  • Developed a monthly Family Fun Day program
  • Developed Third Thursday a monthly open studio drop-in for local artists
  • Scheduled and managed all classes and workshops held at The Foster
  • Built positive and strategic relationships with local nonprofits, museums, and art organizations in order to foster educational community networks and offer gallery space

Director of Art

St. Simon Parish School
Los Altos, California
01.1998 - 06.2018
  • Creation and development of the Fine Art Program
  • Developed STEAM lessons for grades K-8, focusing on NGSS and project-based learning
  • Differentiated instruction to address all learning needs and styles
  • Organized and facilitated a yearly art exhibit of student artwork
  • Enrichment Coordinator
  • Teacher mentor
  • Assisted administration with class schedules
  • Lead school community activities
  • Moderated multiple after-school activities
  • School outreach coordinator for students and staff
  • Lead Art presenter on Curriculum Integration and Differentiated Instruction at the California Reading Association Conference in Asilomar, California, 15 years

Education

AMI 6-12 Montessori Training -

Montessori Northwest
Portland, OR
01.2021

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design and Art Direction

American Academy of Art
Chicago, IL
01.1990

Skills

  • Highly organized
  • Project management and development
  • Scheduling and calendar management
  • Staffing and volunteer management
  • Clear oral/written communication
  • Office administration
  • Billing and payroll
  • Team collaboration
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google Workspace

Interests

  • Gardening
  • Hiking
  • I have a passion for the arts and creating This year I started my own small business making block printed textile products
  • Cooking
  • Biking

Timeline

Art Teacher

Fiddlehead Montessori
01.2025 - Current

Office Manager, Registration and Extracurriculars Coordinator

Pacific Crest School
08.2022 - 10.2024

Director of Aftercare, Staffing Supervisor, and Extracurriculars Coordinator

Pacific Crest School
08.2021 - 08.2022

Lower Elementary Assistant Teacher

Pacific Crest School
08.2020 - 08.2021

Elementary Outings and Aftercare Lead

Pacific Crest School
08.2019 - 08.2020

Education Programs Manager

The Foster Art Museum
06.2018 - 08.2019

Director of Art

St. Simon Parish School
01.1998 - 06.2018

AMI 6-12 Montessori Training -

Montessori Northwest

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design and Art Direction

American Academy of Art

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