Ashley G.

Slater
312 Court Street Brooklyn, NY 11231 (646) 265-4408 ashleygreen8@gmail.com

EDUCATION

Pratt Institute, Master of Science in Art and Design Education, May 2011
• Initial Certification Program
• 38 Credit Program

The City College of New York, Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, June 2006
• Deans List
• Certificate of Academic Achievement for Excellence in Spanish

RELATED SKILLS & INTERESTS

Spanish/English Bilingual. Conversational Portuguese.
One year language and culture study abroad in Dominican Republic. Additional summer culture
and language programs in Costa Rica and Brazil.
Latin and Afro-Caribbean Dance and Music
Outdoor education: Completed two week sea kayak and river guide training, participated in
many backpacking trips that incorporated trail work
Community Engagement: Extensive community service experience both in the US and in Latin
America in the area of child health, welfare and education.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
P.S. 261 Phillip Livingston Brooklyn, NY
Student Teacher in Art Classroom January 2011 –
present
• Collaborated closely with K-5 teachers to design and execute art lessons in a variety of mediums
like painting,
drawing, bookmaking, collage, sculpture, architecture, design, and printmaking.
• Implemented developmentally appropriate experiences for children that focused on using inquiry
to encourage
creative use of materials.
• Designed lessons that drew upon school and neighborhood culture, as well as integrated
technology to
enhance student engagement.

Marquis Studios Brooklyn, NY

Program Associate May 2010 – present
• Directly supported the programming and development departments of a leading arts education
non-profit.
• Assisted teaching artists in residence with lesson implementation and classroom management.
• Responsible for maintaining written materials such as the database, website, and quarterly donor
newsletter.
• Coordinate all aspects of company wide events and workshops.

Pratt Institute Brooklyn, NY

NYC Museum and Galleries Teacher, High School August 2010 – January
2010
• Worked collaboratively with co-teacher to conceptualize and conduct a thematic unit based on
the topic of “ “Female Identity” using work from New York City Galleries and Museums as a
foundation.
• Coordinated all aspects of after school Museum and Gallery visits
• Facilitated inquiry-based group discussions and related creative activities including journaling,
poetry, sketch booking and sculpture.

Pratt Institute, Saturday Art School Brooklyn, NY

Art Teacher, Middle School September 2009 – May
 Ashley G. Slater
312 Court Street Brooklyn, NY 11231 (646) 265-4408 ashleygreen8@gmail.com

2009
• Created and implemented painting, drawing, and printmaking projects for 15 students ages 12-
16.
• Encouraged student motivation and participation by designing student centered activities based
on their interests.
• Curated culminating student exhibition

Leslie E. Robertson Associates, RLLP, New York, NY

Executive Assistant June 2006 – August 2009
• Provided high-level administrative support for four partners and their project managers at an
engineering firm.
• Responsible for database maintenance and the creation of various spreadsheets and other
documents.
• Trained and supervised administrative staff.

Chinese American International School San Francisco, CA

Montessori Kindergarten Assistant January 2003 – June 2004
• Taught kindergarten students in natural and social sciences, music and art using Montessori
Method.
• Fostered development of social behavior and skills for primary schools.
• Monitored children during lunch, recess and after school care.