Kelly Dean

101 Lois LN Apt. 7,

Morehead, KY 40351
k_dean@live.com
Phone: (606) 402-0961
kellyrenaedean.weebly.com

Profile
Seeking an enriching career opportunity as an Art Education Teacher. Contributing an
optimistic attitude and a passionate commitment to shaping creative and critical thinkers
in a safe, supportive and positive learning environment. Extensive experience in
community support and outreach with excellent academic credentials. A teaching
philosophy which embraces the cognitive, cohesive and social act of the engagement of
students.

Education
Morehead State University
Bachelor of Arts with Teacher Certification P-12
GPA 3.5
Academic Achievements
Graduated Cum Laude
Deans List
Fall 2009
2010
Fall 2013
2014
2015
Delta Zeta Academic Achievement
3.0 or Higher for three consecutive semesters.
Salutatorian
Augusta Independent Schools

2015

2009

Art Media Skills

Water Color
Oil Paint
Oil Pastels
Acrylic Paint
Graphite
Charcoal
Earthenware Clay
Stoneware Clay

Porcelain Clay
Adobe Illustrator
Photoshop
Film Photography
Fabrics and Needle Work
Mix-Media Sculpture
Intaglio and Monotype Print
Making

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Technology Skills

Download Software from the

Web
File Management
Window Explorer
Smartboard
Microsoft Word 07-10
Microsoft Powerpoint 07-10
Digital Camera Knowledge

Installing Computer Software

onto a Computer
World Wide Web
Navigation
Educational Copyright
Knowledge
E-mail Management

Employment
Circulation: Camden-Carroll Library, Morehead KY
Access Services, Oversee support students in department area.
Utilized print, electronic medium and on-line resources to assist patrons with
reference questions and inquiries.
Troubleshot and maintained library equipment.
Coordinated workflow, shelving, and circulation.
Communicated with patrons with questions via phone.
Accountable for closing Camden-Carroll Library.
Counting total of fines paid and closing cash box amounts.
Locking front doors and handicap doors.
Turning off front desk computers and handicap doors camera.
Locking equipment cabinet.
Locking safe.
Filed and kept track of own timesheet to give to Supervisor at the end of the pay
period.
Up held all library rules and regulations concerning patrons and
equipment/resources.
Assisted in the office of the Dean of Library Services and Cataloging
Department of Camden-Carroll Library.
Filing employee work forms.
Taking messages via phone for Dean.
Assisting employees coming into the Deans office with questions.
Cataloging various new library items and getting them ready to be placed on the
shelves.
Learning Resource Center: Camden-Carroll Library, Morehead KY
Access Services, answered reference queries via phone and email.
Provided direction and answers to reference questions.
Troubleshot and maintained library equipment.
Updated and coordinated reference materials catalog files.
Conducted on-site instruction for use of various reference resources.
Trained and supervised student employees within department.
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Professional Development
Nation Art Education Association National Conference
Held in New Orleans, AL

2015

Sunshine Cobb
2013
Interviewed self-employed artist who provided insight on her techniques and
methods with her hand built work, as well as the financial and marketing aspects
of selling ones work.
Stephen Haywood
2013
Interviewed artist and art educator who presented on his innovative wheel thrown
stoneware techniques.
Lindsay Oesterritter
2013
Interviewed artist and art educator who presented on her original wheel thrown
and hand built pottery to stoneware clay and guidance for wood firing methods.

Field Experience
Bluegrass Discovery Academy
2014
An alternative school for Middle and High school students in Rowan County
whose grades have fallen excessively behind or having behavioral issues.
Gave tutoring, one-on-one instruction, and provided a listening ear.

Philanthropy
Over 400 Community Service Hours
At Horizon Village Home, personal interaction and community involvement with
mentally disabled adults using constructive, collaborative, entertaining learning
methods.
Theatrical fundraiser to support the Painted Turtle Camp, an innovating campbased program for serious medically ill children.
Raised awareness and funds by assisting is various events for Starkey Hearing
Foundation and Gaudette University during Learn To Listen Week.
Local Community outreach program in a personal, safe and creative manner with
parents and children during Trunk or Treat.
I Have A Choice Week provides entertaining activities to university peers to
increase awareness of alcohol abuse and showing safe, responsible alternatives.

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Publications
Lexile Reading Levels for Middle and High School Grade Books
2013
Created for Learning Resource Center, CamdenCarroll Library at Morehead State
University in Morehead, KY.

Exhibits
MSU Student Art Show Exhibition
Juried, Gateway Regional Arts Center, Mt. Sterling, KY

2013

Dispossessed: Reflections on Death and Loss

Strider Gallery, Morehead, KY

2013

Make All of Your Last Demands

Juried, Claypool-Young Art Gallery, Morehead, KY

2013

Drawing II Exhibit
Strider Gallery, Morehead, KY

2012

Stepping Stones
Claypool-Young Art Gallery, Morehead, KY

2011

Private Collections
Craft Bizarre: Student and Professor Art and Craft Sale, Morehead, Ky
2013
Five Ceramic works sold and provided a percentage of commission to Morehead
State Ceramics Guild.
Empty Bowls Project in Morehead, KY and Mt. Sterling, KY
2012-2013
Bowls made and sold, all proceeds go to Empty Bowls Project: A grassroots
movement to help end hunger.
Morehead States Annual Spring Gala, Morehead, KY
2012-2013
Eight ceramic works sold and provided a percentage of commission to Morehead
State University.
Wisteria Lidded Jar
Linda Brewer

2013

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Organizations
National Art Education Association Member

2015

Morehead State Alumni Association

2015

MSU Art Education Club

2013-2015

Morehead State Ceramics Guild

2012-2014

Delta Zeta, Kappa Tau Chapter

2011-2015
Standards Chairman
2013-2014
Handles all excuses for mandatory events, oversees that all members are
following code of conduct and enforces the punishments for Delta Zeta.
Social Media Chairman
2012-2013
Oversees all social media sites for Delta Zeta.
Parliamentarian
2011-2012
Insures that all meetings are conducted according to parliamentary
procedure.
Student Life Homecoming Float Chairman
2012
Responsible for creating float design that is cohesive with overall theme.
Spanish Club

2010 -2012

References
Available upon request.

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