Stephanie Murray
Art Educator
(616) 890-9333 Objective
To effectively teach visual arts by fostering student creativity, positivity,
StephVillar@gmail.com and high-order thinking skills in order to enable student growth in art
appreciation, as well as in their own artistic and academic abilities.
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Professional Experience
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K-8 VISUAL ART TEACHER
National Heritage Academies / Cross Creek Charter Academy
Certification Aug. 2011 June 2016
VISUAL ART EDUCATION (LQ) Wrote and taught grade-level appropriate and cross-curricu-
lar art lessons that included state standards
Michigan Provisional
Created and lead a digital media elective that included pho-
March 2011 tography, video, and animation
Education Formed and lead both a weekly after school art club and a
summer arts camp
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS Organized and chaperoned an annual trip to ArtPrize, a
unique art competition located in downtown Grand Rapids, MI
Visual Art Education
Built successful relationships in the community, including a
Kendall College of Art & Design Highly Satisfied rating from parents
2005-2010
Effectively utilized multiple types of technology within the class-
room in a variety of ways
MFA CREDITS
Trained in and implemented CHAMPS, Capturing Kids Hearts,
California College of the Arts Behave with Care, and Love and Logic
2013-2014
Communicated and collaborated with subject area teachers
Community Involvement Served on the Student Incentive Committee and the School
Culture Committee to create a community atmosphere and focus
on school improvement
ARTISTS CREATING TOGETHER
Family Fun Night Volunteered for after school mentoring, sports vendors, and
charity events
July 2016
Presented at NHA regional professional development (Teach-
ing for Artistic Behavior and Technology in the Art Room)
ART PRIZE CAROLS FERALS
CAT SHELTER Professional development attended: Michigan Association for
Computer Users in Learning Conference, Michigan Art Education
Student Art Display Association, The Art of Ed, and Teaching for Artistic Behavior
September 2014
GUEST TEACHER
SALVATION ARMY Professional Education Services Group (PESG)
KETTLE CAMPAIGN Oct. 2010 - June 2011
Student Kettle Art Display Utilized classroom management skills in various educational
December 2013 environments
Implemented plans left by teacher while upholding classroom
routines, procedures, and safety