Amanda Stine

183 Eureka Street Houtzdale, PA 16651

(814) 577 3622
astin244@live.kutztown.edu
amandastine.weebly.com

QUALIFICATIONS
Personable, enthusiastic, & caring personality with a professional attitude & diligent work ethic
Exceptional written, verbal, & technological communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of art history, various art media, & art criticism techniques
Ability to prepare detailed & meaningful lessons with Big Ideas, DBAE, & Integrated Curriculum
Up-to-date with current educational policies, practices, and teaching implementations

EDUCATION
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Kutztown, PA
Major: Bachelor of Science in Art Education May 2014
Concentration: Digital Photography
GPA: 3.96, Summa Cum Laude

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Clearfield, PA
Major: Exploratory Studies May 2010
Completed 18 Credits
GPA: 4.0

HONORS
The Susan Allport-Schneider Award 2014
The Whos Who of Kutztown University 2014
Deans List 2009-2014
The Alpha Sigma Lambda Adult Honor Society 2014-Present
The National Honor Society in Education of Phi Kappa Phi 2012-Present
Cracker Barrel Foundation Scholarship Recipient 2012-2013
Woodward Pharmacy & City Drugs Educational Scholarship Recipient 2009-2010

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania Lemont, PA
Arts and Crafts Teacher & Teaching Assistant Summer 2014
Instructed 5-8 year olds in a week long art class named the Seussian Adventures; planned,
created, and implemented a variety of arts and crafts projects based on specific Dr. Seuss
books daily (about 2 projects per day)
Assisted with Childrens Day at the State College Arts Festival with the creation of Pet Rocks
Aided the lead teacher with classroom management and material/ supply organization for a
week long art class named Magic Tree House

East Penn School District, Lower Macungie Middle School Macungie, PA
Clinical Experience Student Teacher Spring 2014
Assisted co-op with daily lesson prep, bus duty, classroom organization, & student management
Highly involved with various school affairs like student counsel, school play, HIVE, family clay night;
attended two faculty meetings, organized four showcases, and chaperoned one activity night
Experienced PSSA implementation within the district and took required proctoring tests
Mimicked co-ops lessons, and conducted personally designed lessons to 6th, 7th, & 8th Grades
Fostered professional relationships with co-op, students, and school staff
Effectively used classroom management skills creating a productive learning environment

Northampton School District, Lehigh Elementary School Walnutport, PA
Clinical Experience Student Teacher Spring 2014
Supported co-op with daily lesson prep, bus duty, classroom organization, & student management
Implemented numerous lessons of co-ops design for K-6th grade
Conducted 12 lessons of own design, 2 to each grade level K-6th (1, 2, or 3 day lessons)
Fostered professional relationships with students and school staff
Effectively used classroom management skills creating a productive learning environment



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Allentown School District, Louis E. Dieruff High School Allentown, PA
Professional Semester Student Fall 2013
Aided co-op in daily tasks, conducted demonstrations, & assisted students on artistic concepts
Fostered professional relationships with co-op, students, and school staff
Accomplished co-ops one-point perspective lesson and two personally designed lessons, Safe
Haven Theater Box Reliefs with photographs & Identity Color Schemed Still Life Wet-Drawings

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Teaching Observations The Lehigh Valley, PA
Guest in Parkland, Allentown, & Northwestern Lehigh SD Fall 2011-Spring 2013
Observed the teaching behaviors, management styles, lesson execution, and classroom
organization of several educators in elementary, middle school, and high school settings

ArtsDays The Lehigh Valley, PA
Teacher Candidate Fall 2011-Spring 2013
Co-taught single art criticism lesson about actual & simulated texture to 3rd Grade
Implemented 5 consecutive lessons about PA Dutch culture making Hex Signs to 5th Grade
Executed 2 consecutive Photo lessons about digital double-exposures & nature portraits to 9-12
Performed necessary demonstrations of tasks for each lesson
Created exemplary lesson samples and visual aids for student reference
Developed professional relationships with teachers, students, and staff of various schools

Expanded Knowledge from Specific Courses Clearfield & Kutztown, PA
Undergraduate Student Spring 2010-Spring 2014
Knowledgeable about various alternative art education settings like museums, charters, & more
Experienced with the psychological needs & developmental stages of students pre-K through 12

Involvement with Kutztowns Student Chapter of NAEA Kutztown, PA
Volunteer Fall 2013
Lead campus tours, tended info desks, advocated art program, planned Color Run with Art Club

Wechezak Residence Blandon, PA
Product Developer for Individual with Disabilities Spring 2012
Designed & created comfort pillows for students wheelchair while providing emotional support

Pinsley Residence Allentown, PA
Private Art Tutor Summer 2011
Educated & motivated student in particular aspects to art production and art history

PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
National Art Education Association Member 2011-Present
Pennsylvania Art Education Association Member 2011-Present
Student Leadership Conference at Kutztown University 2014
16th Annual Childrens Literature Conference at Kutztown University 2014
33rd Annual Job Fair for Educators at Kutztown University 2014
Student Chapter of the National Art Education Association Distinguished Member at KU 2013
The Book, Image, Texts, and Tales; KU Annual Art Ed Conference 2013
Forging a Strong Future, Reflect, Refine, Reignite; PAEA Annual Conference 2013
Seamless and Sustained: An Integrated Curriculum; KU Annual Art Ed Conference 2011

WORK EXPERIENCE
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Fogelsville & State College, PA
Server; Server Trainer July 2010-Present
Trained new employees one-on-one about company policies while properly caring for guests
Built rapport with guests by providing efficient and timely service
Fostered essential time management and multi-tasking skills

REFERENCES
Available Upon Request