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Skilled speaker, educator and advocate inspiring transformational change through creating inclusive learning communities. Extensive background in training and implementing Arts Integration, Choice-based instruction, workshop model and student centers. Advanced knowledge of 504 and IDEA, accommodations and modifications and Universal Design for Learning.
Professional
Experience
2015 - Present
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Moore College of Art & Design
Philadelphia, PA
Arts in Special Education course for pre-service art teachers.
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Instruct and supervise 15-week lecture and learning lab.
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Spanning topics of Social/Medical Model of Disability, Historical basis of special education in the US, 504/IDEA/LRE/IEP, accommodations and modifications.
2021- Present
Adjunct Instructor
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
Arts Integration course for pre-service general education teachers to reflect the needs of classroom teachers within inclusive settings:
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Teaching for creativity and innovation in K-8 classrooms.
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Scaffolding teaching, guided mastery increasing student achievement.
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Model and coach standards-based lesson planning.
2021- 2022
Clinical Supervisor
Rowan University (SPRING 2022)
Glassboro, NJ
The College of New Jersey (FALL 2021)
Ewing Township, NJ
Supervise, mentor, and coach novice teachers in their initial teaching experience.
2018 - 2020
K-5 Art Teacher
Evesham Public School District
Marlton, NJ
Created inclusive workshop model visual arts programs to support K-5 students of all abilities using Responsive Classroom, UDL and Whole Brain Teaching models:
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Empowered students through choice and constructivist model.
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Student-centered, student-curated ideas, work, and preparations.
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Mentoring of at-risk students.
2016 - 2018
Ellison School
Vineland, NJ
Project-Based Learning at Constructivist Philosophy Independent School:
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Makerspace and STEM Integration.
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Hands-on learning, student lead/teacher as facilitator/discovery learning.
Pre-K-8 Art & Technology
Bass River Elementary School
New Gretna, NJ
Full inclusion rural school district:
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Created engaging lessons for students in full inclusion setting.
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Modifications for students with significant disabilities included in general education community school.
K-6 Art & Gifted Education
2001-2009
Leadership
2021 - Present
President
National Art Education Association
Special Education in Art Interest Group
2021 - Present
Member, Board of Education
2021 - Present
Galloway Township Public Schools
Appointed Member
2021 - Present
2019 - Present
Atlantic County Disability Advisory Board
Board Member
Atlantic Council for Independent Living
Vice-Chair
Regional Family Support Planning Council #9
Certifications
School Supervisor
Art K-12
General Education N-8
Teacher of Students with Disabilities
Memberships
National Art Education Association
Learning Disabilties Association of New Jersey
Art Educators of New Jersey
New Jersey Association for Gifted Children
Pennsylvania Art Education Association
Education
Rowan University | Studies in the Identification and Correction of Learning Disabilities (LDTC)
Glassboro, NJ
Georgian Court University | Master of Education in Inclusive Education, Post-Masters School Supervisor
Lakewood, NJ
Rutgers University | Bachelor of Art
New Brunswick, NJ
Newark School of Fine & Industrial Art | Atelier Traditional Fine Arts Studies
Newark, NJ
Grants & Awards
Larry Marone Memorial Award for Dedicated Art Educator of Learners with Disabilities
South Jersey Industries Energy for the Arts Grant
Atlantic County Advisory Commission on Women Service to Women and Girls Award
Douglass College Associate Alumnae Grant
Women of Douglass Leadership Award
Jane Law Emerging Artist Award
Joseph DiPietro Memorial Scholarship in Painting