NICOLE COLE
Oakland,NJ
Summary
Experienced with guiding students in exploring and mastering various art forms. Utilizes innovative teaching methods to inspire creativity and critical thinking. Knowledge of curriculum development and classroom management ensures productive and engaging learning environment.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Photography Teacher
Holmstead School
01.2025 - Current
- Introduced students to Photography basics, different camera types and functions, ensuring they have a solid foundation digital photography and editing techniques.
- Incorporated student interests and experiences to make learning relevant and meaningful.
Visual Arts Teacher
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan
09.1992 - 10.2024
- Developed engaging lesson plans, fostering a classroom environment that encouraged artistic expression and skill development.
- Most recently a teacher of Advanced Placement Art History, Digital Art, Digital Photography
- Prior teacher of Art Experiences, Drawing, Painting, Printmaking and 3-D design,
- School Photographer
Merchandiser/Designer
Salant Corporation
06.1989 - 04.1991
- Assistant Merchandiser for Perry Ellis Scarves
- Developed ideas for merchandising
- Designed marketing material
- Operated computer graphic system to enhance design
- Created illustrations used in apparel design
- Designed advertising materials for sales and marketing
- Developed new characters
Public Relations Assistant
Metropolitan Museum of Art
06.1988 - 09.1988
- Researched and distributed copies of current publications containing information concerning the museum to key staff
- Distributed museum information to press and public
- Assisted with television and film crews
Education
Masters Degree - Art And Art Education
TEACHERS COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
New York, NY12.1992
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fine Art/Illustration
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
Newark, Delaware05.1989
Affiliations
- Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society
- Art Educators of New Jersey
- National Art Educators Association
- New Jersey Education Association
- Northern New Jersey Girl Scout Council
Activities
- Art Club Advisor – Students meet after school to work on independent projects, group murals, volunteer activities for the school, and develop special lessons for the 'Teens and Tots' program, 1993-2003
- Set Painting Advisor For the All School Musical – Student help design and paint the sets for the All School Musical Production, 1994-2019
- National Endowment For The Humanities Asian Studies Colloquium – led by East Asian Studies expert Theodore de Bary of Columbia University, 1995
- Technology 2000 workshop presenter, 1995
- NJEA Classroom Close-Up – featured presenter television episode concerning technology in the classroom., 1996
- Developed Advanced Placement Art History Curriculum, 2001
- Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers - Nominated by former student, 2000, 2002, 2005, 2009
- Student Teacher Mentor - William Paterson College, 1998, 2005, 2009
- Student Teacher Mentor - Ramapo College, 2015, 2023/24
- NVOT Scholarship Committee, 2008-2024
Timeline
Photography Teacher
Holmstead School
01.2025 - Current
Visual Arts Teacher
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan
09.1992 - 10.2024
Merchandiser/Designer
Salant Corporation
06.1989 - 04.1991
Public Relations Assistant
Metropolitan Museum of Art
06.1988 - 09.1988
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fine Art/Illustration
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
Masters Degree - Art And Art Education
TEACHERS COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
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