Sherrine Selzer
Tallmadge
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional who is focused on promoting intellectual, emotional and social development in children. Mastery at classroom and behavior management, organizing supplies, developing lesson plans and introducing relevant topics in age-appropriate ways. Enthusatically inspire students to achieve their highest potential while promoting a safe and inclusive learning environment. Committed to child advocacy, relationship building, and ensuring a supportive environment for all children.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Stay At Home Mom
Self Employed House Manager
Tallmadge
04.2014 - Current
- Manage a monthly household budget.
- Maintain an organized, sanitized, safe environment for play, discovery, and learning.
- Volunteer with the elementary school PTA coordinating with teachers and other parents to successfully organize and run fund raisers.
- Volunteer with the Ballet Theater of Ohio assisting in the sewing needs of costumes and fittings for all Civic Theater ballet performances.
- Implement chore delegation to promote teamwork among family members.
- Support children's educational, emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children of various ages.
Art Teacher
Coventry High School
Akron
05.2007 - 08.2012
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate arts education into other subject areas.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively using positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised after-school clubs or extracurricular activities related to visual arts.
- Taught students fundamentals of drawing, painting, sculpture, and other visual arts techniques.
- Organized art exhibits showcasing student work for parents, peers, and community members.
- Secured funding for supplies or special projects through grant writing or fundraising efforts.
- Demonstrated proper use and care of art materials such as brushes, paints, clay, and printmaking tools.
- Coordinated with special education staff to ensure accessibility for all students.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports.
- Implemented differentiated instruction methods to accommodate various learning styles
- Evaluated student artwork and provided constructive feedback to encourage improvement.
- Facilitated discussions to increase engagement and inspire critical thinking.
- Instructed college-level courses, evaluating student performance and comprehension to support learning objectives.
- Maintained regular office hours to support students in navigating academic and career-preparation challenges.
Education
Master of Arts - Fine Arts And Education PreK-12
University of Akron
Akron, OH 08.2006 - 05.2008
Skills
- Effective communication
- Experience with at-risk youth
- Multicultural awareness
- Time management abilities
- Family support
- Relationship building
- Active listening
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Boundary setting
- Analytical thinking
- Child advocacy
- Professional demeanor
- Goal setting
- Assertiveness
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Stay At Home Mom
Self Employed House Manager
04.2014 - Current
Art Teacher
Coventry High School
05.2007 - 08.2012
Master of Arts - Fine Arts And Education PreK-12
University of Akron
08.2006 - 05.2008