DANA LAUREN SMITH

Address: 22615 Lakeview Drive, Cambridge Springs, PA 16403

Online Portfolio: http://danasmithteach.weebly.com/
E-mail: danasmithteach@gmail.com
Mobile: 1.814.795.3665
OBJECTIVE
To obtain an art education position.
TEACHING QUALIFICATIONS
Masters of Art Education, 4.0 GPA
Edinboro University, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Fine Arts, graduated Magna Cum Laude (Deans List of Scholars)
Major: Art Education with a concentration in Metalsmithing
Minor: Painting
Edinboro University, Pennsylvania

2014 ~ Currently Enrolled

2003 ~ 2008

Teaching Accreditation: State of Pennsylvania (USA)

Art Education (grades K-12)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Art Reach Teacher, PA Cyber Charter School, Erie PA
October 2014 ~ Present
Created diverse art lessons for painting, drawing, graphic design, and sculpture
Taught a variety of age groups from Kindergarten to grade 12
Referenced past and present artworks and artists to guide lessons
Utilized assistive technology and interactive SMART boards to enrich the learning experience of students
with multiple ability levels
Grade 1 Teacher, Younghoon Elementary School, Seoul South Korea
March 2011 ~ February 2014
Facilitated the adoption of the Cambridge curriculum
Designed units of study and creative learning experiences
Differentiated instruction for early ESL to gifted students utilizing Literacy by Design for guided reading
curriculum and balanced literacy
Assessed student progress by employing the DRA reading assessment

Kindergarten Teacher, GDA Junior School, Seoul South Korea

July 2009 ~ June 2010
Educated ESL students in English, reading, and conversational speaking
Applied a learner-centered approach to deliver engaging lessons
Cooperated with a team of multicultural staff to meet the needs of the students

Elementary Art Intern, Edinboro Elementary School, Edinboro, PA

Fall 2008
Integrated literacy into art curriculum through author and illustrator studies
Demonstrated artistic techniques to build student skill sets
Prepared, organized, and executed art lessons for up to 32 students
Implemented multicultural lessons through the exploration of art and history of other cultures
Collaborated with cooperating teacher and university supervisor to foster best teaching practices
Middle/High School Art/Art History Intern, Maplewood High School, Townville, PA
Fall 2008
Designed and carried out metalsmithing, ceramic, and art history lessons
Effectively managed a respect driven classroom community
Facilitated discussions of art appreciation, critique, and art history to foster critical thinking
Assisted in managing a balanced budget for ordering art materials and resources
Aligned art standards and objectives with the curriculum
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Created lessons for the SMARTboard using SMART Notebook, ThinkCentral, Brainpop, Bookflix, and
Powerpoint
Collaborated with colleagues designing and planning themes of study using Google Docs, Google Drive,
and Dropbox
Composed lesson plans using an online planner (Planbook.com) for both teacher and administration
Used technology (Classdojo.com) as an interactive tool for behavior management and daily reporting for
students, parents, and teachers
Experienced working with Adobe Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, iMovie, Word, and Excel

INTERESTS/HOBBIES

National Art
Education
Association (NAEA)
Member
Painting and
Drawing
Henna Tattooing

Society of North
American Goldsmiths
(SNAG) Member
Jewelry Fabrication
Repouss and Chasing

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Robert Little
Richard Druery
IP Director
IP Assistant Director
Younghoon
Younghoon Elementary
Elementary School
School
2012~present
2011~present
Phone: +82-10-2879- Phone: +82-10-41465741
2351
Email:
Email:
frlittle@gmail.com
richard.druery@gmail.co
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Crossfit FA Member
Yoga
Cooking
Traveling
Snorkeling

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Susan Little
Curriculum
Coordinator
Younghoon
Elementary School
2012~present
Phone: +82-10-58113321
Email:
semlittle@gmail.com