Art/English Teacher seeks position in Europe
Name: Holly Jacks
From: United States
Interested in: Italy
Posted: Wed Jun 24
* Certified Visual Arts Teacher with 4 years teaching experience K-12 and college level art courses * Competent skills in acrylic and oil painting, charcoal and pencil drawing, screen printing, sculpture, ceramics, quilting and bead work * Licensed in both Tennessee and Mississippi * Experienced in art framing, handling, hanging, art set-up and installation * Background knowledge and use of studio tools * Experienced portrait and event photographer
* Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Digital Photography, and Photo Editing * Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite * Multi-task oriented * Excellent customer service skills * Organized * Effective communicator and dependable * Strong classroom management and supervisory skills * Experience working with inner-city and rural at risk youth * Energetic and motivated * Able to work well with many different kinds of people * Experience working with the public * A passion for making a difference in the lives of children
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art, May 2005
* Minor in Secondary Education
* Millsaps College, Jackson, Mississippi
Masters of Science in Education, In Progress
* Major in Counseling
* The University of Tennessee at Martin
* Anticipated graduation Spring 2010
EXPERIENCE: Visual Arts Teacher, August 2008 – May 2009
Northeast Middle School, Jackson, TN
* Developed a curriculum based on the elements of art and the principles of design
* Supervised and managed multiple classes averaging 30 students per class
* School Sponsor of Art Club and Yearbook Committee
Visual Arts Teacher, August 2006 – May 2008
Coahoma Agricultural High School, Clarksdale, Mississippi
* Developed Art program for rural delta high school
* School Sponsor for Yearbook and Art Club as well as Co Chair of the Prom Committee
* Responsible for the development and execution of yearly Christmas school program
* Active Member of the PTA
Art History Teacher, Fall 2005
Dyersburg State Community College, Dyersburg, Tennessee
* Taught Art History 1010: Survey of Ancient Art
* Developed and executed engaging lesson plans, tests, and assessments
* Provided one on one student support after hours
Student Teacher, Spring 2005
Northwest Rankin High School, Brandon, Mississippi
* Served as Teacher’s Assistant for Beginning and Intermediate Art, Grades 9-12
* Developed original lesson plans to excite and motivate students
* Provided written feedback to parents on progress of students
* Received an A for the semester in this 12 hour course
OTHER: * Picasso Research Paper on permanent file with the Mississippi Museum of Art, 2005
* Honored with the Pier 1 Sales Associate of the year award, 2004
* Co Chair of Millsaps College Campus Entertainment Board, 2003-2004
* Philanthropy Chair of Phi Mu Fraternity, 2003
* Three years of retail experience in positions of both Sales Associate and Assistant
Manager at Pier I Imports in Flowood, MS and Collierville, TN.
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