Nicole Vadnais
MILFORD,Delaware
Summary
Outgoing professional engages with students to promote love of learning. Fosters creative environment, designing lesson plans and assessing student progress. Valuable educator passionate about art and art history.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Related Arts Teacher
Sussex Technical High School
07.2019 - Current
- Instruct students in Visual Art, Photography and Yearbook courses at all levels.
- Collaborated with colleagues to expand cross-curricular connections, enriching students' overall educational experience.
- Advisor, Raven Eyes Photography Club
Visual Arts Teacher
Seaford High School
08.2014 - 06.2019
- Developed new Ceramics and Advanced Placement Visual Art Curricula for this diverse population of learners.
- Curated and displayed student artwork for the community in a variety of locations five or more times each year.
- Demonstrated painting, drawing, and sculpture techniques to classes of up to 32 students.
Visual Arts Teacher
Milford High School
08.2007 - 06.2014
- Developed and implemented curricula for art classes in accordance with educational standards.
- Instructed students on the use of a variety of materials and techniques including acrylics, watercolors, clay, pastels, and collage.
- Organized bi-annual field trips to museums and galleries to expose 60+ students to the NGA, Philadelphia Museum of Art and others.
Wait Staff Member
Cafe Azafran
09.2004 - 06.2005
- Provided excellent customer service to guests to ensure their excellent dining experience.
- Knowledge of wine pairings and simple cocktails as well as regular menu items and daily specials.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Education
Master of Science - Art Education
Delaware State University
Dover, DE05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Art Education
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI05.1998
Skills
- Digital Photography
- Project-based learning
- Curriculum design
- Budget allocation in excess of $50,000
- Course Development
- Basic Bartending 1998-2004
- Waiting experience 1994-2005
Timeline
Related Arts Teacher
Sussex Technical High School
07.2019 - Current
Visual Arts Teacher
Seaford High School
08.2014 - 06.2019
Visual Arts Teacher
Milford High School
08.2007 - 06.2014
Wait Staff Member
Cafe Azafran
09.2004 - 06.2005
Master of Science - Art Education
Delaware State University
Bachelor of Science - Art Education
University of Wisconsin - Madison
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