CHERIE M.

TYMKIW Art Educator

743 N. Wolcott Ave #1 / Chicago, IL 60622 / tymkiw@gmail.com / 847.791.7861
http://cherietymkiw.weebly.com

EDUCATION i:
Columbia College Chicago, Chicago, IL University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL
Master of Arts in Teaching Candidate, May 2014 Bachelor of Fine Arts-Painting, May 2005

Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Graduate Museum Studies Certification, May 2010
Master of Fine Arts-Painting, May 2008

WORK EXPERIENCE i.
Glenbrook North High School, Northbrook, IL
Summer High School Teacher, June 2014-July 2014
Will teach Art Studio to a population of Glenbrook South and North high school students.
Will develop and implement curriculum guided by the traditional Art Studio full semester course
along with unique lessons focusing on the elements and principles of art.

Glenbrook North High School, Northbrook, IL
Student High School Teacher Internship, March 2014-May 2014
Assisted and led various high school fine arts classes on a block schedule.
Observed, executed original lesson plans and reflected on teaching experiences under the
cooperating teacher and Columbia College assigned supervisor.
Accommodated the needs of students by teaching to the whole as well as working with students in
small groups and individually.
Incorporated art history and contemporary art into lessons focusing on traditional techniques and
processes.
Planned and organized extra-curricular events including NAHS Screen-Printing Workshop Series,
Field Trips to the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Art Institute of Chicago.

Alcott College Prep, CPS, Chicago, IL
Student Elementary Teacher Internship, January 2014-March 2014
Assisted and led various elementary level lesson plans incorporating contemporary artists.
Observed, executed original lesson plans and reflected on teaching experiences under the
cooperating teacher and Columbia College assigned supervisor.

University of Chicago Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School, Chicago, IL
Visual Arts Teachers Assistant, February 2011-February 2014
Assisted and led various high school art classes in a therapeutic setting year round.
Assisted in afternoon art classes for elementary and middle school students.
Created lesson plans, submitted explanation of grades and met with parents quarterly.
Applied training of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Certification to maintain a safe and
comfortable learning environment for students.
Participated in school milieu meetings to keep abreast of current issues of students, IEPs and
Quarterlies.

Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, IL
Museum Educator, November 2009-February 2011
Led school field trips and public adult tours through museum exhibitions.
Facilitated dialogue and connected contemporary art to students lives by creating conversation,
writing/drawing exercises and group activities.
Collaborated with all artist guides to create new teaching curricula every season.

Wilmette Historical Museum, Wilmette, IL
Museum Intern, February 2010 - May 2010
Aided in preparation and execution of childrens events and general public activities.
Consulted design materials for postcards, brochures, displays, etc.

Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, IL
School and Teacher Programs Intern, January 2009 - May 2009
Contributed to the management of museum guide protocol and schedules.
Planned and executed preparatory material for museum education events.
Communicated with Illinois teachers, schools and arts organizations in order to build
relationships.
Participated in all School and Teacher Program trainings and brainstorming.
Volunteered on monthly Family Days to assist with art activities and the orientation area.

New Trier High School, Winnetka, IL
Instructional Assistant, Special Education, January 2009-May 2009
Assisted high school students with varying degrees of disability individually in their classes.
Managed study periods to assist entire groups of special needs students.

Maine High Schools District 207, Park Ridge, IL
Substitute Teacher, August 2008-May 2009
Substituted high school classes predominantly in the art departments.
Communicated with fine arts department staff prior to shifts to keep students current with
projects and promote seamless return for regular teachers.
Offered students applicable knowledge in regards to art techniques and processes.

Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Instructor of Record, Fall 2006 - Spring 2008
Taught freshman foundations and upper studio courses.
Class composition consisted of transfer students, non-art students as well as art majors.
Created different tools for learning including packets, lectures and computer presentations.
Executed original drawing assignments and final projects following the Foundations in Art Manuals
objectives.

Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Drawing Graduate Assistant, Fall 2005 Spring 2008
Substituted classes throughout the fine arts department.
Promoted as well as escorted visiting artists and guest lecturers within the drawing/painting
department.
Assisted in the drawing portfolio acceptance process.
Responsible for inventories and meeting with studio directors regarding fine arts budgets.

University of Illinois, Champaign, IL
Printmaking Laboratory Assistant, January 2005 May 2005
Responsible for entire printmaking facility including weekends and evening hours.
Replenished supplies, organized workstations and guided students through correct lab safety,
guidelines and operations of machinery.

Don Moyer Boys and Girls Club, Champaign, IL
Visual Arts Leader & Volunteer Coordinator, December 2002 May 2005
Tutored children during homework hours.
Taught daily art classes to children ages 6-14.
Assembled lesson plans for entire art department to use.
Managed daily projects to University of Illinois volunteers, America Reads and art education students.
Organized events in the Champaign community to raise awareness of our arts programs.
Planned half year budgets to present to Club directors and wrote proposals for program funding.