Barbara SteinLocation: Port Washington, NYE-Mail: Blstein911@optonline.net |
Summary |
Highly experienced and motivated art teacher and working artist with strong textile design, ceramics, and fine arts background. Comfortable teaching students of all age groups. Supervised and taught professional development courses for new art instructors at the New York City Bd. of Education. M.A. in Art Education After having my family, I took jobs that would give me flexibility to be with my children. |
Work Experience |
2007-08 Dowling College, Bay shore, N.Y. Instructor, Art Education Department 2006 Briarcliffe College, Patchogue, N.Y. Drawing Instructor 2003-2008 The Art Guild of Pt. Washington, Inc. President Implemented educational programs, recruited Board members, conducted meetings,planned exhibits and community events, maintained vision for a community arts center, negotiated successful agreement with Nassau County for use of Elderfields Preserve as arts center, created committee structure, maintained positive, enthusiastic tone in group, collected bids for renovation work, maintained relationships with contractors through to completion of jobs. 2000- present Pt Washington, Great Neck, East Williston UFSD Substitute Art Teacher at all levels 1997-2000 P.S. 162, 205, 41, Queens, NY Art Teacher, grades K-5. Designed art curriculum including art history, interdisciplinary lessons, and many hands-on experiences and projects. Worked with other faculty, coordinated annual Art and Literacy Fair. 1996-1997 Daly Elementary School, Pt. Washington, NY Elementary Art Teacher / Leave Replacement Position 1994-1995 North Shore Hebrew Academy, Great Neck, NY Middle School Art Teacher 1994-1997 Great Neck, Manhasset, Pt. Washington, E. Williston Substitute Art Teacher 1987-1993 Sid Jacobson JCC, E. Hills, N.Y. Preschool Art Teacher. Created art curriculum, including wide variety of projects, music and movement in a nurturing, structured environment. 1983-1985 The Center School, W. 71 St., New York, N.Y. Middle School Art Teacher. Worked with gifted students in a variety of media. Helped students prepare portfolios for entry into specialized New York City high schools. Resigned because of pregnancy. 1979-1981 P.S. 289, Brooklyn, N.Y. Instructor, Studio in a School Association. Received 2-year grant to develop and teach art curriculum for grades 1-6 in a studio atmosphere. Prepared art budget and ordered supplies. Organized children’s Art Auction, open to community. Documented program results for Studio in a School. |
Consulting |
1997-2000 New York City Board of Education Presented workshops for New Teacher Staff Development Program Created sample lesson plans and curriculum in art integration Taught workshops in batik, showing examples, tools, and using transparencies for presentation to teachers. 1978-1980 New York City Board of Education Designed and taught art workshops at different locations throughout the five boroughs. Museums Collaborative, New York, N.Y. Taught outreach programs through The Jewish Museum and The Museum of Contemporary Crafts. GAME (Growth through Art and Museum Experiences) New York, N.Y. Provided art experiences to elementary school students. Worked with classroom teachers in a studio setting. |
Education |
New York University, New York, N.Y., MA, Art Education Carnegie-Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pa., BFA, Education Additional course work includes: Photoshop, art therapy, textile design, and graphic arts. Studied Ceramics at University of Vermont and Penland School of Crafts, Penland, N. C. Worked independently at a potter’s studio in Winooski, Vermont |
Accreditation |
New York State Permanent Certification in Fine Arts NYC License in Fine Arts, High School, File #380903 References Available on Request |