Rachel Marie Kinney

106 E Daniel St Champaign, IL 61820

rmkinney2@gmail.com
(618) 210-2758
EDUCATION
University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana
Art Education Major & Art History Minor
(Anticipated graduation May 2016)

2012-2016
Champaign, IL
GPA: 3.92

Deans List 4 years

Artwork selected for display in Link Art Gallery, U of I Foundations Student Exhibit
Fine and Applied Arts Talented Student-Art and Design Scholarship
Lois Marie Orr Scholarship

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Jefferson Middle School (expected)
Student Teacher

Spring 2016
Champaign, IL

Centennial High School (currently)

Student Teacher

Spring 2016
Champaign, IL

Planned and implemented lesson plans for high school age students for Art I, Art II, and
Ceramics/Sculpture classes
Managed classroom behavior

University of Illinois
FAA 101 Discussion Leader

Created and implemented lessons for an 8-week course

Facilitated discussions based on weekly topics
Maintained records of students progress

St. Thomas More High School

Student Teacher

Fall 2015
Champaign, IL

Created and implemented a collaborative collage lesson inspired by the artwork of Ray Johnson

Prairieview-Ogden South Elementary School

Student Teacher

Fall 2015
Champaign, IL

Created a 5 week curriculum for 3rd grade students based on the

theme of Making Connections
Designed and implemented 5 problem-based lesson plans

Spring 2015
Ogden, IL

University of Illinois, Saturday Art School

Student Teacher

Co-created a 5 week curriculum for 6th through 8th grade based

on the theme of Happiness
Co-designed and implemented 5 lesson plans

St. Boniface Catholic Church Vacation Bible School

Volunteer Teacher

Fall 2014
Champaign, IL

Summers 2011-2013
Edwardsville, IL

Created and implemented five age-appropriate lesson plans about the

theme for kindergarten through 5th grades

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INTERNSHIP
Stratton Academy of the Arts: Leadership & MicroSociety Elementary School
Volunteer Intern

Fall 2015
Champaign, IL

Consulted with Emily Denis (Magnet Site Coordinator) ideas for redesigning the art, leadership,
and microsociety integrated curriculum
Designed and implemented lesson on poster design for student government campaigns
Assisted with various projects in art room

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WORK EXPERIENCE
UIUC Summer Intensive Art Camp
Camp Counselor

Managed high school aged campers

Communicated plans, kept campers on schedule, and led them through activities

Krannert Art Museum

Security Guard

Summer 2015
Champaign, IL

2013-2015
Champaign, IL

Answered phone calls and directed patrons to the appropriate administrative member
Maintained safe and secure environment for artwork
Answered guests inquiries

ORGANIZATIONS
Fine and Applied Arts Ambassador
Member

2013-16
Champaign, IL

Volunteered as tour guide for prospective Fine and Applied Arts students to the University of Illinois
Volunteered at check-in and answer questions for prospective students on Admitted Student Days
Volunteered at Champaign area Art Educators paper making seminar

Phi Eta Sigma Freshman Honor Society

Member

Volunteered at Urbana High School in art room one semester

Art Education Student Organization

Member

2013-16
Champaign, IL

2014-16
Champaign, IL

Volunteered to represent Art Education department of University of Illinois at Youth Literature

Festival

Professional References Available Upon Request

Anne Burkus-Chasson
Assistant Professor University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
burkus@illinois.edu
Tyler Denmead
Assistant Professor University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
tdenmead@illinois.edu
Jorge Lucero
Assistant Professor University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
jlucero@illinois.edu