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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Timeline
seamstress, professional costumer, gardener
seamstress, professional costumer, gardener

Verna Schwilke

OMAK,WA

Summary

Creative Art Teacher possessing in-depth knowledge of various art theories and principles. Engaging and energetic professional certified in Fine Art and licensed in Washington. Polished in integrating art history, art appreciation and art criticism into all lesson plans and collaborating with classroom teachers to incorporate learning through art. Committed to designing lessons to accommodate broad range of learning styles and encouraging students to reach fullest potential.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Secondary Art Teacher

Pasco School District
Pasco , WA
08.2003 - 09.2021
  • Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
  • Taught students to identify key elements of style, intent and emotion when experiencing art.
  • Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
  • Guided students to develop and hone creative processes and problem-solving skills.
  • Developed appropriate curricula dependent on age group and education level.
  • Prompted student motivation and peer participation through implementation of positive reinforcement and rewards.
  • Helped students manipulate variety of media to express emotions, feelings, attitude and intent.
  • Set reasonable performance and learning goals for students to strive for and achieve.
  • Observed pupils' work to determine student progress or make suggestions for improvement.
  • Assisted students in finding inspiration for art through emotion, other media and history.
  • Taught historical timelines and differences through music and art.
  • Managed 6 classes per day, total of 150+ students each trimester.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Pasco School District
Pasco, WA
10.2002 - 06.2003
  • Assigned, explained and graded homework.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
  • Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies and student support networks.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • worked as a long-term substitute for grade 2.

Inside Sales Representative

US West Communication
Spokane, WA
08.1991 - 06.1994
  • Answered customers' questions regarding products, prices and availability.
  • Managed friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of available products to best serve customers and maximize sales potential.
  • Determined needs, delivered solutions and overcame objections through consultative selling skills.

Sales Representative

Graham Office Supply
Spokane, WA
09.1982 - 06.1989
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Achieved monthly sales goals by promoting product benefits and enrolling new clients.
  • Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
  • Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
  • Reached out to customers after completed sales to evaluate satisfaction and determine immediate service requirements.
  • Evaluated inventory and delivery needs and optimized strategies to meet customer demands.

Sales Representative

Office Center
Omak, WA
06.1979 - 09.1982
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Achieved monthly sales goals by promoting product benefits and enrolling new clients.
  • Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
  • Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
  • Served as liaison for company, clients and referred prospects regarding inquiries, issues, order management, post-sales follow-up and customer relations.

Para Educator

Omak School District
Omak, WA
08.1978 - 06.1979
  • Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
  • Monitored classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behavior.

Education

Masters in Initial Teaching - Education

Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA
05.2002

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fine Art And Theatre

Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA
06.1986

Bible As Literature/Religous Studies - Theology

Western Pentecostal Bible College, Abostforde, BC
05.1976

High School Diploma -

Omak High School, Omak
06.1972

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Wenatchee Valley College, Wenatchee, WA
06.1982

Skills

  • Colleague Collaborations
  • Immersive Activities
  • Educational Needs Assessment
  • Curricula Planning
  • Gallery and Exhibit Preparation
  • Fundamentals and History
  • Content Revision
  • Student Support
  • Assigning and Grading Work
  • Textbook Selection
  • Performance Organization

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of various theatrical plays and musicals for Columbia Basin College, Pasco, WA.

Timeline

Secondary Art Teacher - Pasco School District
08.2003 - 09.2021
Substitute Teacher, K-12 - Pasco School District
10.2002 - 06.2003
Inside Sales Representative - US West Communication
08.1991 - 06.1994
Sales Representative - Graham Office Supply
09.1982 - 06.1989
Sales Representative - Office Center
06.1979 - 09.1982
Para Educator - Omak School District
08.1978 - 06.1979
Gonzaga University - Masters in Initial Teaching, Education
Eastern Washington University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fine Art And Theatre
Western Pentecostal Bible College - Bible As Literature/Religous Studies, Theology
Omak High School - High School Diploma,
Wenatchee Valley College - Associate of Arts, General Studies

seamstress, professional costumer, gardener

I worked as a professional costumer from 1982 to 2021 in various venues. This was always a side position that continued whether I was working full time or not. The various venues I worked at are: Couer d'Lene Summer Showcase, Interplayers, Spokane, WA, Columbia Basin College, Pasco,WA, and Pasco School District, Pasco, WA. This provided the extra income as well as a creative outlet.

seamstress, professional costumer, gardener

I worked as a professional costumer from 1982 to 2021 in various venues. This was always a side position that continued whether I was working full time or not. The various venues I worked at are: Couer d'Lene Summer Showcase, Interplayers, Spokane, WA, Columbia Basin College, Pasco,WA, and Pasco School District, Pasco, WA. This provided the extra income as well as a creative outlet.

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