Resume

ISABELLA R. ADAMS

56 Woodland Dr, Brightwaters, NY 11718
(631) 965-2920
iradams09@gmail.com

EDUCATION

Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY Sept. 2022 –May 2024

M.A. in Art and Art Education with Initial Certification

Certification Pending

Fordham University, Fordham College at Rose Hill, Bronx, NY Sept. 2015 – May 2019

Bachelor Degree in Art History, Visual Arts

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Student Teaching Practicum: Secondary, Hunter College Campus High School Spring 2024

Accrued over 300 active teaching hours at this academically rigorous school for intellectually gifted students
Utilizing a student-centered approach, developed and implement visual art sequences incorporating both digital and traditional methods for 7th grade, 9th grade, and mixed media elective (11th & 12th) classes
Taught both Visual Art lessons and correlating Art History units which support independent thinking, creative decision making, and the consideration of historical themes and practices.

Student Teaching Practicum: Elementary, Abraham Joshua Heschel School Fall 2023

Accrued over 400 active teaching hours working in collaboration with the Visual Arts teaching team
Developed and implemented student-centered visual arts lesson sequences for Pre-K through 5th grade which focused on the development of critical thinking, exploration of materials, and skill acquisition
Co-managed the organization and operation of the visual arts classroom which included teaching up to 5 classes a day, mounting student artwork displays, and leading field trips

Field Observations

The High School of Art and Design Spring 2023

Observed and assisted in the arts education of 10th and 11th grade Graphic Design students, which focused on independent studio work, collaborative projects, skill development and career building

The Dalton First Program Fall 2022

Observed and assisted in the arts education of Kindergarten through 5th grade, which focused on open-ended material exploration and modulated student response

RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Intern, Nassau County Museum of Art & Manes Education Center Dec. 2021 – August 2022

Assisted in leading school group visits to the museum, including artwork analysis and related artmaking
Helped to run art classes and camps for children at the Manes Education Center, including the Break for Art sessions and Summer Art Lab camp
Handled ticket sales, administration, and visitor relations at the front desk

Co-Founder and Friendship Coordinator, Best Buddies Chapter at Fordham University Sept. 2017 – May 2019

Initiated Fordham’s Chapter of Best Buddies International, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to creating one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Managed the friendship pairs between club members and their “buddies” by evaluating monthly friendship forms and resolving any interpersonal conflicts between pairs
Organized, developed and implemented monthly events for club members and buddies

Projects Intern, CITYarts June – Aug. 2018

CITYarts is a non-profit organization that engages youth with professional artists in the creation of public art
Led the design, creation, and management of several mural projects across New York City
Supervised and instructed youth and volunteer groups on site
Performed administrative tasks such as contact organization, inventory management, and new site research

SKILLS