Jessica Young
jessie@jessieyoung.com
Objective 9-12
art education position where a background in fine art and new media would be
needed.
Summary Highly
intelligent, energetic, and versatile educator with a passion for new media.
Skilled at multitasking and working in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Highly organized and able to juggle
multiple projects; works well under pressure. Strong interpersonal skills and a
proven ability to lead students in a classroom setting. Very self-motivated and
skilled at working independently.
Experienced with promoting and exhibiting fine art in a gallery setting.
Employment Art Teacher- Cambridge
Rindge and Latin
Cambridge, Massachusetts
September 2003 to
present
Instructed
students in beginning, advanced, and portfolio Digital Imaging as well as beginning
Photography. Supervised use of a
first generation Macintosh G3 lab and maintained all equipment and software.
Designed and secured a brand new computer lab consisting of 16 networked Emacs
and brought the lab into compliance with site licensing regulations. Maintained
a fully equipped black and white darkroom with nine enlargers. Taught two
freshmen exploratory courses in Graphic Communications and Commercial Design
for the Rindge School of Technical Arts, the CRLS comprehensive technical
school. Ran two sessions of
Afternoon Open Studio for students who wanted extra time to work on independent
projects in both the darkroom and the digital imaging classroom. Served as
advisor for the Animex club Ð a club of approximately 50 regular members
interested in learning about and discussing Japanese movies, animation,
language, and culture. Taught two after school workshops in Adobe Photoshop for
CRLS faculty. Served as a host for Massachusetts College of Art masterÕs degree
candidates. Exhibited student work in CRLS and in the Cambridge community at
large. Student work has received
both regional and national honors at the Scholastic Art Awards. Participated in
CRLS professional development coursework including Strategies for the Block,
Teaching for Understanding, Differentiated Instruction, and CASPAR Youth Services training.
Workshop Leader Ð Massachusetts College
of Art
Boston, Massachusetts
Spring 2005
Conducted
a curriculum development workshop for art education masterÕs degree candidates.
Technology Consultant Ð Walpole Public
Schools
Walpole, Massachusetts
Summer 2004
Conducted a Òtechnology in the artsÓ workshop for the
art department in Walpole High
School.
C.A.D.D. Teacher Ð S.P.A.C.E. Camp
Newton, Massachusetts
Summer 2003 and 2004
Instructed students in beginning Computer Assisted
Drafting and Design. Supervised
use of a Macintosh lab including ten desktop computers and two laptops during
the three morning classes. Lead students in activities including typography,
drafting, and digital photography. Served as substitute teacher for the program
during the afternoons.
Volunteer - Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards,
Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards
Boston, Massachusetts
Winter of 2002, 2003, and 2004
Helped to install and remove artwork for
exhibit. Duties included unpacking and organizing art as well as hanging the
final show. Ran tours for groups
of students. Packed and shipped
out the art at the end of the showÕs run.
Youth Coordinator - Operation P.E.A.C.E.
Boston, Massachusetts
September 2002 to
July 2003
Coordinated the after school program for Operation P.E.A.C.E. - a nonprofit organization in the Fenway area of Boston. Supervised a classroom of 19 children ages 5-13 during activity period, homework help, and computer time. Managed 2 assistants and a rotating group of 35 volunteers from local colleges. Expanded a partnership with Simmons College. Planned activities and field trips, purchased supplies and furniture for the classroom, and oversaw snack program. Researched grants and secured donations of books and materials for the classroom. Created summer program for a group of 10 students.
Assistant Teacher and
Residential Life Staff - Putney School Summer
Programs
Summer 200 and 2001
Putney, Vermont
Assistant teacher for the painting and
drawing workshop for students ages 13-17. Substituted for the painting and
drawing teacher and ran classes in gesture and figure drawing. Taught
printmaking and figure drawing evening classes in which students worked from a
live model. Ran a weight lifting activity in the school's weight room. Served
as co-leader for two camping trips. Helped to organize weekly campus-wide
events and field trips. Worked as a co-dorm head for a dorm of 14 girls.
Certification Preliminary Certification in 9-12
Visual Arts.
Education Arlington
High School
Arlington,
Massachusetts
1993-1997
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, Rhode
Island
BFA in Painting with
a concentration in English
1997-2001
References Available
upon request