Career Focus

Motivated, energetic, and creative professional with classroom experience looking to provide top quality,
personalized lessons to help expand the minds of students by encouraging an active and fun learning
environment.

Education

Post Baccalaureate Teaching Certification Art K – 12 | January 2017 - Current |

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania － Kutztown, PA

Bachelor of Fine Arts: Photography | September 2006 – May 2010 |

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania － Bloomsburg, PA

Minor in Art History

Associates of Specialized Technology- Graphic Design | June 2001 - May 2003 |

Schuylkill Institute of Business and Technology － Pottsville, PA

Professional Experience

Field Experience | February 2018 – April 2018 |

John S. Clarke Elementary School － Pottsville, PA

Long Term Art Teacher Substitute | October 2015 - Current|

Source 4 Teachers － Williamsport, PA

Covered for an art teacher on maternity leave North Schuylkill Elementary
- December 2015 to May 2016
Prepared and implemented lesson plans in established classrooms

Relevant Experience

Girl Scout Co-Leader | September 2015- Current |

Girl Scouts Heart of Pennsylvania － Frackville, PA

Organized and planned Girl Scout activities and lessons

Day Care Assistant | September 2015 to May 2016 |

Precious Moments Day Care – Girardville, PA

Encouraged good behaviors using the positive reinforcement method
Communicated openly with parents about daily activities and behaviors
Monitored each student’s progress with individualized charts and files

Work History

Owner of Wedding/Portrait Photography Business | October 2012 - Current |

Kelly Long Photography － Girardville, PA

Certified Nursing Assistant | February 2010 – September 2012 |

Schuylkill Medical Center East – Pottsville, PA

Certified Lifeguard | June 2007 – September 2011 |

Hershey Park – Hershey, PA

Skills & Abilities

Goal Driven
Adaptable to Change
Engaging Personality
Organized
Creative Energy
Patient

Accomplishments

Nominated for Best Photographer in Schuylkill County 2012-2018
Dean's List - Fall 2007. Spring 2010
Published Cover Photo in Designing Memories Magazine 2015 & 2016

Professional Development

National Art Education Association
Pennsylvania Art Education Association
Professional Photographers of America
The Rising Tide Society

Volunteer Experience

Girl Scout Co – Leader
Cheer Coach
PTO member, 2015 to Current
Chair of North Schuylkill Yearbook Committee, 2017