Victoria Hofmo
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Accomplished Executive Director and Founder of Out-of-School Time Arts Education Program - The Ridge Creative Center. Recognized for Creative Blended Learning and Global Studies. Successfully, pivoted, offering necessary services that met parents needs and continue to do so during the Pandemic.
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
The Ridge Creative Center - Self-employed
Brooklyn, NY
09.2013 - Current
- Established out-of-school time program 8 years ago.
- Provided Out-of-School -time programming for more than 200 families.
- Created and taught, blended learning project-based curricula.
- Created original student led shows and performances.
- Organized student exhibitions
- Cultivated and maintained community partners and projects.
- Sustained and out-of-schooltime business and continue to do so during Pandemic.
- Hired and trained staff.
Freelance Journalist
Norwegian American
Seattle, WA
01.2000 - Current
- Identified, researched and wrote over 1,000 articles for Norwegian-American and its former publication Norway Times.
- Wrote news stories, developed leads and constructed headlines
- Applied understanding of public opinion, social media and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories
ESOL Teacher
American Language Communications Center
New York, NY
01.2004 - 09.2014
- Increased ESL students' comprehension levels by integrating activities, hands-on projects and blending popular culture into lesson plans.
- Coordinated communication and organized multi-cultural activities between students to create culturally sensitive learning environment
- Offered additional learning assignments and time.
- Tailored reviews, content, assignments to each student.
- Taught over 400 students, from all levels and countries.
Education
Master of Arts - Museum Studies
City College - The City University of New York
New York, NYCertificate - ESOL Teaching
The New School
New York, NY1996
Bachelor of Arts - History And Creative Writing
Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville, NY12.1981
Skills
- Creative Initiator
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Program development
- Curriculum writing
- Collaboration
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Written Communication
- Initiate Community Partnerships
Volunteer Involvement
*Lutheran Elementary School, School Board Member
*BRACA (Bay Ridge Arts & Cultural Alliance) Founder, President
*Bay Ridge Conservancy Founder, President
*Scandinavian east Coast Museum, Founder, President
Timeline
Executive Director
The Ridge Creative Center - Self-employed
09.2013 - Current
ESOL Teacher
American Language Communications Center
01.2004 - 09.2014
Freelance Journalist
Norwegian American
01.2000 - Current
Master of Arts - Museum Studies
City College - The City University of New York
Certificate - ESOL Teaching
The New School
Bachelor of Arts - History And Creative Writing
Sarah Lawrence College