CHRIS SMITH
178 Green Street
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 555-5555

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Art Crafts Instruction Art : Crafts Instructor
Education : Program Coordination
Teaching/Training : Curriculum Development

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS:

Art Instructor
GARY REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Responsible for curriculum development; teach aesthetics, art history, and appreciation. Oversee studio work; manage supply inventory and control budget.
Implemented curriculum with classes for gifted art students, 1983

Arts & Crafts Program Director/Instructor
GARY PARKS AND RECREATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Created and facilitated arts & crafts activity programs including sewing, weaving, knitting, 3-dimensional work, sculpting, clay, parts craft, jewelry, enameling, painting, and drawing. Successfully controlled department budget; selected, purchased and managed supplies; supervised and directed arts aides in various duties. Produced annual arts show with competition winners traveling to compete in national show in Washington, DC.
Commended for exceptional Arts & Crafts display, 1986
Arranged school tours with Parks and Rec members demonstrating break-dancing styles & graffiti art, 1984

Basic Skills Teacher INDIANA EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM Tutored individuals in reading, math, and oral language skills; assessed students' accomplishments and prepared educational plans based on life and career skills. Responsible for directing and supervising teaching aides.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES:

State of Indiana Elementary Education Certificate
Elementary & Secondary Education Certificate in Art

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education
INDIANA UNIVERSITY (Cum Laude)

Graduate Studies include: Problem Solving Computer Using Pascal/Graduate Teaching of Reading/Child Behavior and Development/Independent Study: Painting/Special Problems, Communications Studies/Ceramic Chemistry/Special Problems, Painting/Psychological Statistics/Physiology/Ceramics/Intem Teaching