Emily Moran
1016 E. Lee St #4, Tucson, AZ 85719 (603)918-0924

Objective

/ A career in art education that allows me to work with children, youth, and adults, and explore my skills and passion for the creative arts. I believe art is a unique and expressive language that can help people better understand themselves and the world in which they live.

Education

/ University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
August 2006-present
  • MA Art Education
  • AZ Teaching Certification
University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
August 2000-May 2004
  • BA Studio Art
  • BA English
  • Study Abroad at the American Institute for Foreign Study, Richmond College, Florence, Italy. Spring semester 2003

Professional Work Experience

/ Instructor of Record/Graduate Teaching Assistant for Creative Arts
Methods courses for Art Education Department in the School of Art
Summer 2007 Pre-session, Fall 2007 Semester, Spring 2008 Semester, Summer 2008 Pre-session, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
  • Create and implement syllabus for college level course in accordance with university policies and departmental standards
  • Plan and organize semester schedule and assignments, including lesson planning and contemporary art education curriculum, theory, and teaching methods
  • Responsible for all grading
  • Advocate the arts to elementary education majors and help them to become comfortable using art in the classroom setting

Group Leader/Substitute Site Director
November 2005-August 2007, Community Extensions Programs, Inc., Tucson, AZ
  • Perform Site Director tasks and duties when legal site director is absent for after-school programs
  • Supervise and interact with children (K-5)
  • Create positive learn and play environment

Wildcat Art Teacher & Co-chair for Exhibition and Documentation Committee
January 2007-May 2007, University of Arizona, non-profit, Tucson, AZ
  • Design and implement lesson plans
  • Teach and advocate the arts, grades 1-12
  • Support community involvement with the University of Arizona
  • Organize exhibit for student work

Photography Mentor and Artsbridge America Intern
October 2006-present, Voices 110° Magazine, non-profit, Tucson, AZ
  • Collaborate with youth to tell stories of the Tucson community
  • Mentor youth in developing writing and photography skills
  • Establish positive relationships with youth

Resource Specialist/ StudioTeacher
July 2006-January 2007, Community Extensions Programs, Inc., Tucson, AZ
  • Set up and maintain studio areas in classrooms
  • Teach art to children K-5 using Reggio Emilia philosophies
  • Implement new teaching approaches with other after-school teachers

Front Desk Clerk/Office Manager
June 2004-September 2004, Atlantic Four Winds Efficiencies, Rye, NH
  • Open/close office
  • Phones, filing, mailing, faxing
  • Booking reservations
  • Scheduling maintenance and housekeeping on a daily basis

Gallery Attendant
August 2000-December 2002, The Fleming Museum, Burlington, VT
  • Monitoring galleries and exhibits
  • Maintaining quiet formal atmosphere
  • Assisting guests with museum and artwork inquiries

Honors and Activities

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  • National Association of Latino Arts and Culture (NALAC) Regional Conference, Tucson, AZ, Spring 2008
  • Member of Pi Lambda Theta International Honor Society and Professional Association in Education (Arizona Chapter), Spring 2008-present
  • Betty A. Chastain Scholarship Recipient, 2007-2008 Academic School Year
  • Misto-Ertz Scholarship Recipient, 2007-2008 Academic School Year
  • Adelante Foundation Scholarship Recipient, Spring 2007
  • Chancellor’s List, 2004-present
  • Presenter at the College of Fine Arts Open House, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, April 11, 2007
  • The Tucson Children’s Project, In the Spirit of the Studio Opening Reception for Regional Conference, Tucson, AZ, March 23, 2007
  • Identity and Documentation Workshop for Professional Development with Pauline Baker, Tucson, AZ, 2006
  • After School Program Volunteer, King Street Youth Center, Burlington VT, 2003
  • Art Activities Volunteer, Children’s Museum of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, NH, 1999-2000

References

/ References are available on request.
Emily Moran
1016 E. Lee St #4, Tucson, AZ 85719, AZ (603)918-0924,