Rebecca M. Smith
OBJECTIVES:
To aid and facilitate in the learning experience through individual creativeness
and establish the most effective learning environment for both secondary
and elementary art students.
EDUCATION:
M.A. in Education December 2007
Baker University, Overland Park, Ks
B.A. in Art Education, May 2001
Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Art Teacher, 2004-2010
Valley Heights Jr./Sr. High School, Blue Rapids, Kansas
Art Teacher, 2001-2004
Trinity Jr./Sr. High School, Hutchinson, KS
o Developed and implemented 7-12 Art curriculum.
o Created lesson plans for teaching 7-12 art.
o Effectively used cooperative learning strategies.
o Designed and implemented art history and appreciation into the art
curriculum.
Art lessons, 2002-Present
o Taught private art lessons to elementary school students
COACHING EXPERIENCE:
Dance Coach, 2003-Present
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
Marshall County Arts Cooperative Board of Directors, 2004-2010
o Designed programs to Promote art and culture in our rural
community, Worked in local Art Center hanging shows and
exhibiting art, Invited guest artists into the community and
schools, Hosted workshops, Worked fundraisers/art auctions
Marysville Friends of the Arts Board of Directors, 2003-2009
o Hosted Artist Exhibitions in local art center
Kreative Kids Art Camp Director, 2005-2010
o Initiated and directed an annual, week-long summer art camp
SPECIAL SKILLS:
o Excellent with children.
o Highly experienced and trained in drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, art history and
appreciation.
o Computer experience in Microsoft Word, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 7, Adobe
Photoshop.
o Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
o Spare-time is spent creating, exhibiting, and selling my own personal artwork.
REFERENCES:
Donald Potter, Valley Heights Jr./Sr. High School Principal, 2276 6th Rd., Blue Rapids, KS
66411, (785) 363-2508
Wayne Kruse, Marshall County Arts Cooperative Director, Marysville, KS 66508, (785) 713-0355 or
(785) 562-5629
Sheri Glowacki, Co-worker, 511 N 19th, Marysville, KS 66508, (785) 562-2887
