Ella Fitzsimmons: Curriculum Vitae Sample

Curriculum Vitae Sample
Ella Fitzsimmons
3627 Barker Avenue
Austin, Texas 78705
512.968.5334
efitzimmons@gmail.com
EDUCATION
The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX

Master of Arts degree in Art Education
Current GPA: 4.0
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
Teach for Georgia, alternative certification
Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA

Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art , Minor in Economics magna cum laude
May 2007
May 2002
May 1999
THESIS
Title: Re-Visioning Multicultural Competencies for Texas Art Teachers
Synopsis: The thesis examines the changes in multicultural content and approaches to multicultural art education
through comparative analysis of the 1986 competency standards and the newly revised 2006 standards for the initial
all-level certification examination of art teachers in Texas. Advisor: Dr. Phillip Baron.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Multicultural art education

Teacher education and evaluation
Critical theory
Material culture and built-environment education
Aesthetic pluralism
CREDENTIALS
State of Texas, All-Level Art (PreK-12) Teacher Certification
State of Georgia, Early Childhood Education (PreK-5) Teacher Certification
EXPERIENCE
The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
Jan. 2006 to Present
Facilitator/Teaching Assistant
Schedule and perform regular observations and evaluations of pre-service art teachers spring
apprenticeships in the Visual Art Studies program at The University of Texas.
Conduct regular conferences with cooperating teachers and pre-service teachers.
Design and write the Art Education/Visual Art Studies newsletters.
Communicate with art education faculty, graduate and undergraduate alumni, and staff from art
LifeLearning.utexas.edu
512.471.1217
Jester A115
organizations and museums on campus in order to solicit information for the newsletter.
Develop and maintain a database for maintaining current contact and career information about alumni.
The Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art, Austin, TX
Sept. 2006 to Present
Gallery Teacher
Teach gallery lessons for 4th-6th grade students participating in Art Central, the museums multiplevisit program, and for other K-12, university, and adult groups.
Adapt learning experiences for individuals and groups with special needs.
Manage tour logistics and address on-site problems.
The Art School, The Austin Museum of Art, Austin, TX
May 2005 to Dec. 2005
Art Instructor, ages four through fourteen

Designed and executed art lessons that engaged students in thinking about the creative art process using
diverse media.
Emphasized exploration of materials and self-expression, while also introducing various cultural art forms,
historical art movements and techniques.
Integrated other disciplines, such as science and literature, into lessons.
Modeled the use of appropriate language and questioning in group critiques.
Prepared course syllabi and communicated with parents about individual students artworks and artistic
interests.
Knowles Elementary School, Cedar Park, TX
Aug. 2003 to May 2005
Art Teacher, pre-kindergarten through fifth grade

Developed and implemented hands-on instruction for approximately 900 students in a variety of media,
including painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, construction, collage, and textiles.
Incorporated art history and criticism of master artworks and students artworks into weekly instruction.
Facilitated presentation of student work in venues outside the school building, including local retail spaces
and administrative offices within the school district.
Founded and chaired the Cultural Arts Committee whose goal was to bring in artists, performers and cultural
representatives from the community to present programs to the student body.
Collaborated with colleagues in the early intervention program for low-achieving students.
Evaluated various published textbooks for district textbook adoption process as part of the Art Textbook
Committee.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Texas Art Education Association Conference
Fort Worth, TX
Nov. 2006
Reinvigorating the Routine: Considerations for 21st Century Art Instruction

A discussion of the limitations of and alternatives to traditional curricular approaches to multicultural art education.
Possibilities for converting typical multicultural art lessons into culturally responsive units centered on a social
issue are demonstrated.
LifeLearning.utexas.edu
512.471.1217
Jester A115
Curriculum and Pedagogy Conference

Marble Falls, TX

Regarding Content and Meaning: Investigating Issue-based Curriculum for a Multicultural Art Education
Oct. 2006
An examination of the role of art teachers as powerful advocates for social justice and equity through multicultural
art education that is centered on researching social issues. The benefits of this thematic approach are explored and
pedagogical strategies are suggested.
Leander Independent School District February Conference
Cedar Park, TX
Clay Clinic
Feb. 2005
Hands-on instruction in ceramic hand-building and finishing techniques for various skill levels among elementary
students.
CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
National Art Education Association Conference
Chicago, IL
Texas Art Education Association Conference
Austin, TX
Leander Independent School District February Conference

Cedar Park, TX
FELLOWSHIPS/SCHOLARSHIPS

Susan Vaughan Foundation Endowed Scholarship in Art and Art History
Awarded $750
Pre-Emptive Fellowship from The University of Texas at Austin

Awarded $10,000

ACADEMIC AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Graduate Student Assembly, The University of Texas, Austin, TX

Representative for the Art Education Graduate Program

March 2006
Nov. 2005
Feb. 2004
Nov. 2005

Sept. 2005
March 2006 to Present
Attend monthly meetings of the Graduate Student Assembly and represent the interests of the Art Education
graduate students in forum discussions and votes.
Record and disseminate information from Assembly meetings to graduate students, the graduate coordinator,

and departmental faculties.
The Austin Museum of ArtLaguna Gloria, Austin, TX

Volunteer and Researcher
Supported instruction in children and youth art classes.
Sept. 2005 to Dec. 2005
Conducted ethnographic, survey and historical research into Laguna Glorias community art programs.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Educational Research Association

National Art Education Association
Caucus on Social Theory in Art Education
Womens Caucus of the National Art Education Association

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The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX

Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA

Title: Re-Visioning Multicultural Competencies for Texas Art Teachers

Multicultural art education

State of Texas, All-Level Art (PreK-12) Teacher Certification

State of Georgia, Early Childhood Education (PreK-5) Teacher Certification

The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX

Jan. 2006 to Present

apprenticeships in the Visual Art Studies program at The University of Texas.

Conduct regular conferences with cooperating teachers and pre-service teachers.

Design and write the Art Education/Visual Art Studies newsletters.

The Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art, Austin, TX

Sept. 2006 to Present

May 2005 to Dec. 2005

Art Instructor, ages four through fourteen

Aug. 2003 to May 2005

Art Teacher, pre-kindergarten through fifth grade

Reinvigorating the Routine: Considerations for 21st Century Art Instruction

Curriculum and Pedagogy Conference

Leander Independent School District February Conference

Pre-Emptive Fellowship from The University of Texas at Austin

ACADEMIC AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Graduate Student Assembly, The University of Texas, Austin, TX

March 2006 to Present

and departmental faculties.

The Austin Museum of ArtLaguna Gloria, Austin, TX

Supported instruction in children and youth art classes.

Sept. 2005 to Dec. 2005

American Educational Research Association

Caucus on Social Theory in Art Education

Womens Caucus of the National Art Education Association

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