Olivia Penn

2014 Stuart Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220

410-707-0359
Oliviamariepenn@gmail.com

Skilled in building student engagement and success through art education. Proven ability in lesson planning, time
management, and identifying effective solutions. Excellent interpersonal, communication and positive problem-solving skills.
Highlights of experience:
- Selected as elementary art teacher at Elizabeth Scott Elementary
- Selected to attend and lecture in museum lecture program

Education
Bachelor of Arts, Art Education – 3.83 GPA December 2017
Minors: Art History and Craft/Material Studies
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Member of Phi Kappa Phi honor society 2017 - present

Experience
Itinerant Art Teacher– Elizabeth Scott Elementary School August 2018 –
present
 Taught part time: designed lesson plans, taught students in K-5. Started a gardening club to promote student
wellness. Attended school meetings, parent pick up, and school functions.

Board Substitute – Quioccasin Middle School January 2018 - April 2018

 Selected to work as a long term substitute based on Student Teacher performance in 2017.
 Taught full time: designed lesson plans, taught students in Art 6, Art 7, Art 8, and Art I. Supervised school newspaper.
Attended school meetings, assisted in breakfast and bus duty.

Student Teacher – Quioccasin Middle School - Cooperating Teacher: Jessica Jones August 2017 - December 2017
 Taught technique based lessons to students in art 6, 7, 8, and I. Introduced students to contemporary and classical
artists. Worked with the newspaper club.

Student Teacher – William Fox Elementary School - Cooperating Teacher: Julie Crowder
 Taught a variety of media and techniques; worked with all ages and levels of ability.
 Collaborated with other teachers to create integrated lessons.
 Assisted specialized student populations of ESL and the special education teams; worked with the drama club and
after school art classes.

Intern – Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond, VA December 2016 - July 2017
 Assisted Education Department in planning teacher workshops, researching artists and art history.
 Aided in development of new open access learn site; researched logistics of digital visits of classes to the VMFA.
 Assisted in researching and facilitating specialized lesson for toddlers and infants.

Attendee, Lecturer – Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Summer Institute June 2017
 Selected by leadership to attend three-day program at the VMFA, with focus on Exposition Universelle.
 Collaborated with other selected attendees, designed set of activities with connections between SOLS and works
of art; theme of U.S. as a rising power in a changing world.
 Presented the work and life of Loïe Fuller in lecture to other attendees and VMFA employees.

Additional Experience
- Artist – Brick and Mortar RVA (February 2019- Present): Weavings available for sale in shop.
- Artist – 68 Home (March 2019 – April 2019): Paintings were displayed as part of a first Friday show and remained on
display for the rest of the month.
- Instructor – VCU Creative Arts Day Camp (July - August, 2016, 2017): Lead Teacher for grades k-9; designed lesson
plans and unit themes; coordinated weekly art show of student work.
- Substitute – Cartwheels & Coffee (December 2016 – 2017): planned and facilitated art lessons for students ages 1-5.
- Facilitator – Binford at its Best (October 2016 - November 2016): Group facilitator for 2 classes; led group tours,
discussions, activities connected to specific works of art.
 - Leader of Sculpture Program – Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts (February 2015 - June 2015): Led 4th grade
class in sculpture activity; classroom management, encouraged creativity; theme: gratefulness.

Community Involvement:
Carver Promise Mentor – Calver Elementary 2014 - 2015
 Paired with young student; assisted him in learning to read and create art; offered ongoing support and resource.

National Art Education Association Member – attended VAEA Conference 2016, 2017 2016 - Present