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Alyssa Benedict, M.S.

K-12 Visual Arts Educator



ambenedict9@gmail.com
jordanandalyssabenedict.com


OBJECTIVE


CERTIFICATIONS


To bring positive creative energy to facilitate student learning and school community
growth in creative thinking and art appreciation.


K-12 Art Educator


PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE


EDUCATION



INVOLVEMENT &
LEADERSHIP


Wisconsin DPI, USA

The American School of Dubai


2011 Present
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
v Middle School Art Teacher, grades 6-8
v Middle School Arts Department Chair, 2014-Present
v Week Without Walls Trip Leader, 2013-2015
v Courses Taught: Art-6, Art-7/8, Digital Photography, 21st Century Art, Advanced
Sculpture, Recycled Arts
v Enrichments Taught: Art History, Sewing by Hand, Relaxation Art, Advisory


Eau Claire Area School District
2011
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA
v Substitute teacher in HS, MS and ES art classrooms, Emotional Behavioral
Disability and Learning Support classrooms


University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
2009-2011
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA
v Coordinator for UWECs Freshman Connection summer program
v Hired and trained university students as program facilitators in the development of
educational, leadership, and social programs for incoming university freshman

M.S. State University of New York Buffalo College


Graduated 2014
v Graduate research on student reflection in math and art classrooms


B.A. University of Wisconsin Eau Claire
Graduated 2010
v Emphasis on curriculum and unit design and construction of engaging art lessons
v Extensive teaching opportunities in HS, MS and ES classrooms

Arts Department Chair


Week Without Walls Trip Leader to Nepal
Organized, Planned and Hosted Regional Jr.
Arts Invitational Conference at ASD
Trip Leader of Annual Jr. Arts Invitational
HS/ MS Musicals: Set Design, Props Manager

Created Middle School Art Club


Art Studio Workshops: Nice and Prague
Masters Research Presenter
Campus Arts Committee Member
Initiated MS Art Installations
Organize and Host Student Art Shows




SKILLS & EXPERTISE Designing Engaging Project Based Lessons in
a Differentiated Art Classroom
Standards Based Grading and Reporting
Laptop 1:1 Programs
Art Material Management and Organization

Challenging and Questioning Students


During the Creative Process
Sculpture, Ceramics, Drawing, Painting,
Digital Photography, Art History, Mixed
Media, Sewing, Printmaking



REFERENCES

Dr. Brent Mutsch


Superintendent
The American School of Dubai
bmutsch@asdubai.org
+971 4 395 0005

Mr. Jake Dibbert
Associate Principle
The American School of Dubai
jdibbert@asdubai.org
+971 4 395 0005, ext 3030

Dr. Ronald Lalonde


Middle School Principle
The American School of Dubai
rlalonde@asdubai.org
+971 4 395 0005, ext 3010

Mr. Phil Ridley
Arts Director
The American School of Dubai
pridley@asdubai.org
+971 4 395 0005


CONTACT
INFORMATION

ambenedict9@gmail.com
jordanandalyssabenedict.com


POBox 71188
+971 55 219 5994
Dubai, United Arab Emirates



219 Westpark Dr. S
+001 262 347 8733
McKinney, TX 75070, USA


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