ASHLEY ELIZABETH CHISHOLM

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1 ASHLEY ELIZABETH CHISHOLM ART EDUCATOR 2128 RIVERWOOD DRIVE. OKEMOS, MI PHONE FAX

2 2128 RIVERWOOD DRIVE OKEMOS, MI PHONE ' FAX ASHLEY ELIZABETH CHISHOLM OBJECTIVE To obtain an art teaching position at the K-12 school level. My goal is to enrich the lives of students by providing a safe learning environment in which students will gain selfconfidence, self-discipline and independence, while learning and experiencing the valuable possibilities of art through expression. EDUCATION Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Fall 2ooS-Present Teacher Certification Program Michigan "HighlY Qualified" in Art Education-LX, Visual Arls-~ K-12 general art, art history, studio art Graduate studies in Art Education/ yearlong post-bfa internship Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Bachelor offine Arts in Art Education Art Education Major, Visual Arts Minor Visual Arts coursework included drawing, pamtmg, 3-D form, ceramics, photography, graphic design, color and design, printmaking, construction and fabrication. TEACHING EXPERIENCE Art Teacher Intern HoltJr. High Holt, MI January 2006-Present Planned, taught and evaluated one section of 7 th grade and four sections of 8 th grade. Developed and implemented original and adapted lesson plans for 7 m and 8 m grade covering technique, art history, cross-curricular, multi-cultural and critique. Mediums utilized included ceramics, glass, painting, drawing and printmaking. Unit material covered the elements and principles of design, perspective, shading and value, scale drawings and creating and critiquing a final portfolio. Participated in parent/teacher conferences and preparing midtenn and final grades for students. Assisted in assessment by developing performance based rubrics for each assignment given. Utilized recordkeeping software, including Webspeed

3 Organized student artwork to be exhibited in the Michigan State University Museum, the Lansing Art Gallery, the Michigan Art Education Association State Exhibit, the Michigan ArtServe Wendy's Art Show and the Holt Fine Arts Festival (Empty Bowls fundraiser event). Participated in all weekly staff professional development workshops. Topics included standardized testing, integrating writing into curriculum, teaching tactics and methodologies, planning cross-curricular lessons and curricular planning with the art department. Contributed as a member of the Student Support Team and Appearance Committee. Art Teacher Intern Averill Elementary School Lansing, MI September-December 2005 Cumberland Elementary School Planned, taught and managed twenty-four weekly art activities ranging in grades from kindergarten through 5 th grade on a one week rotation (including two emotionally impaired classes) utilizing a cart. Developed and implemented original and adapted lesson plans covering technique, art history, cross-curricular, multi-cultural and critique. Collaborated with classroom teachers to incorporate a hands-on learning environment into general education. Exhibited student artwork within schools and the surrounding community (including the Lansing SchoolDistrict Education Board Room). Substitute Teacher Lansing School District East Lansing School District Haslett School District Holt School District Lansing Christian Schools Fall2004-Present Art Instructor Saturday Morning Art at Michigan State University Fall 2oo3-Sl'ring 2004 Co-planned and taught a fourteen-week unit in the spring of 2004 for students age 12-18, teaching concept, cutting-edge art techniques, self-exploration and art criticism.. Co-planned and taught a fourteen week unit in the fall of 2003 for students age 7-9, teaching concept, technique, art history and multi-cultural art awareness.

4 WORK EXPERIENCE Private Art Instructor (Fall Present) Art programs specifically designed for each individual child. Ages range from 5-16, with lessons covering technique, :lrt history and cross-curricular activities. National Association for Child Development (NACD) Tutor (Summer Present) Specifically designed program (one hour per day) aimed to improve cognitive and motor skills. Art Instructor (November-December 2(05) Instructor for the Lansing Art Smart after school art program at Averill Elementary School for five weeks (one hour per week), teaching original and adapted lessons which included art concepts, techniques and art history. Art Camp Instructor (Summer 2(05) Created, planned, developed and implemented summer fine arts camp for children age 7-12 including art, music and dance. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Michigan State University Fundraiser ''Twilight in the Garden" (September 2(02) - Volunteer Michigan Art Education Association Annual Conference (November 2(05) Volunteer L.A.T.T.LeE. (Linking All Types of Teachers 1n International and Cultural Education) (February 2006) - Presenter/ Lecturer Michigan ArtServe Wendy's Art Show (2006) - Volunteer Holt Fine Arts Festival (2006) - Volunteer PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS N.A.E.A. (National Art Education Association) (2003-Present) M.A.E.A. (Michigan Art Education Association) (2003-Present) TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE Proficient in software including Microsoft Office Suite, Quark XPress, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Art Explosion Publisher Pro, Webspeed and Microsoft Publisher. AWARDS/ HONORS RECEIVED 2 nd Place Best ofshow (2003) at the Michigan State University Undergraduate Art Show Recipient of the Nora Stackhouse Endowed Scholarship (2003) College of Arts and Letters Dean's list (2003) College ofarts and Letters

5 TEACHING PHILOSOPHY By Ashley Chisholm Art is a vital part of a student's curriculum and unleashes the richness of life. A truly complete education must include art in order for a student to become a well rounded individual. Art encompasses many elements of learning including creative problem solving, critical and conceptual thinking, technical skills, criticism, interpretation, expression and sensitivity to culture and society which surrounds us. In turn, while art allows students to learn through exploration of these various areas, students may also develop qualities such as self-confidence, and independence. In order for my students to experience the valuable aspects of an art education, it is imperative that I plan my lessons to be effective on many levels. When this is done correctly, students may learn and experience all of the elements of learning and the richness and beauty of art. In my lessons, I try to integrate ideas of self-identity, ethnicity, world issues and social justice while teaching technical skills as well as art history and appreciation. It is also critical to connect with what the students are learning in math, science, social studies, English, and music. As a teacher of art and a lifelong learner, it is important that I continue my own work as an artist alongside of my teaching. Producing my own artwork will always be one of the most valuable aspects of my life. It is vital to my students that I am always exploring possibilities within art, whether I am creating my own or examining how artists create. Students need a teacher who shares this important information so that the learning process is continually taking place. Art is une of the greatest areas of exploration in life. We should ensure that all students have the opportunity to discover if they are gifted in this area. Students need the chance to learn how it improves their lives, their world and helps them grow as individuals and as members of society. For students who struggle in other academic areas and are halted in their growth from a sense of failure, art might help them gain the confidence needed to tackle other subjects. As a teacher, my goal is to help students reach their full creative potential and the visual arts provide this priceless learning experience.

6 REFERENCES Heidi Irvine - Supervising Teacher Holt School District 503 Curtis Road. East Lansing, M (517) irvinehl@msu.edu Susan Brewster - Supervising Field Instructor Michigan State University 4379 Wausau Road Okemos, MI (517) Brew22@aol.com Trudy Sykes - Professor ofteacher Education, Team 4 Coordinator Michigan State University 324 Erickson Hall East Lansing, M (517) sykes@msuocdu Rosa Thill- Principal of Averill Elementary Lansing School District 3201 Averill Drive Lansing, MI (517) rosa. thill@lansingschools.net Jill C. McKillips - Supervising Field Instructor Michigan State University 2185 Donovan Place Okemos, MI (517) Mckilli5@yahoo.com