Rachael M.

Van Dyke Educator and Artist

www.real-worldclassroom.com www.teachingelementaryart.com
www.rachaelvandyke.com
EDUCATION
Kendall College of Art and Design, Grand Rapids, MI (2007-2011) GPA 4.0 Masters in Art
Education
MFA Graduate Thesis: The Value of Authentic Projects on Student Engagement and College Preparation for High School
Art Programs

Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI (2004) GPA 3.97

in General Education
Graduate Teacher Certification in Art Education K-12 th
General Education Certification K-8th grade
GVSU Graduate Teacher Scholarship recipient
Grand Rapids Foundation Scholarship recipient

39 Graduate Credits Hours

Roberts Wesleyan College, Rochester, NY (1994) GPA 3.6 BS Studio Art

Vocal Scholarship Recipient
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY (1991) GPA 3.4
Foundational Art Studies
Additional coursework:
Columbia College, Chicago, Ill. Advanced Placement Certification
Seattle Pacific University, Seattle, WA
Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids, MI
TEACHING
Art and Design Educator, Ann Arbor Public STEAM school Ann Arbor, MI (2014 -2015)
Curriculum development for new K-8th grade art and design (Photoshop, Illustrator)
program
Integration of Learning Styles for Project-Based Learning
Collaboration with teaching staff for cross-curricular studies
Development of new playscape for K-1st grade, in collaboration with children, and landscape
architect
Real-world projects with local businesses and the University of Michigan
Grant writing, press releases, in-kind donations
Art Educator, Brighton Public Schools K-8th grade shared-time, Lansing, MI (2013-2014)
Development and implementation of K-8th grade Art Curriculum for 3 shared-time schools
Incorporation of cross-curriculum songs, art history and all learning styles
Adjunct Instructor, College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI (2012-2013)
Teaching Elementary Art Methods and Materials Lesson Plan/Unit Plan Development,
Philosophy
and History of General Education, Classroom Management, Literacy and Technology in the
Classroom Curriculum
Observing and Evaluating Student Teachers in Field Placements

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Art and Design Educator, NorthPointe Christian Schools, Grand Rapids, MI

(2004-2012)

Development of K-12th grade Art and Design Curriculum to reflect real-world projects
Grant writing and funding, inlcuding Artist-in Residence and guest artist critiques
Participation in Scholastic Art and Writing Awards -National and Regional Recipients
Expansion of program to include a part time art teacher
Coordinating Annual Fine Arts Expo
Visual Arts for Home Schooled Children, Grand Rapids, MI (1995-1998)
Self-employed art educator for over 120 home schooled children
Developed and taught school year length program
Worked collaboratively with established home schooled programs and churches
Art Educator, NorthHills Classical Academy (1996)
K-6th grade Art Educator
Creative Resource Instructor; ETM Art Specialist, Grand Rapids, MI (summers 1999-2002)
Conducting creative thinking exercises, team building exercises, stimulating art project
Art Teacher, Mid-Michigan Summer Migrant Program, Rockford, MI (summer 2002)
Facilitating art classes for summer school program for Hispanic migrant population
Student Teaching, Grand Valley State University
Century Park Learning Center, Grandville, MI (2003-4) Multi-age 1-3 rd grade general
education classroom
North Rockford Middle School, Rockford, MI (2004) MS Art classroom
After School Director, Mayfair Christian Daycare, Grand Rapids, MI (1996-1999)
Directed K-5th grade after-school and summer program and field trips
SELECTED AWARD RECOGNITION FELLOWSHIPS
Isle Royale National Parks Artist in Residence, Isle Royale, MI. Summer 2016
Artestudio Ginestrelle, Assisi, Italy, one month art residency. Spring 2016
Les Pays, Marnay sur-Seine,France one month artist residency. Summer 2015
TICA , Chicago, one week fellowship to the School of the Arts Inst. Summer 2012
Les Tapies Art Teacher Fellowship, Ardeche Valley of France, summer 2009
Japanese Fulbright Memorial Fund Scholar, 3 weeks in Japan, November 2006
SELECTED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PBL training, Ann Arbor Public Schools
STEAM training, Ann Arbor Public Schools
The Responsive Classroom, Ann Arbor Public Schools
Teen Leadership, The Flippen Group, GRPS
Ed-Camp, Lansing, MI
Literacy and Technology for the Classroom, Detroit, MI

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Capturing Kids Hearts, Grand Rapids, MI
Michigan Art Teacher Conference. Mackinaw Island, MI led workshop, lecturer
Half-page article for Christian Home & School, October 2007 issue
Teaching Advance Placement Art, Columbia College
Monoprint Workshop, Columbia College
Creative Thinking Workshop, Urban Institute of Contemporary Art
MAEA Conference, Battle Creek, Michigan
Foster Care License for State of Michigan
ADMINISTRATION
Art Gallery Owner, Capsule; Living Studio, Grand Rapids, MI (2005-2010)
Art Gallery Owner, Capsule; Living Studio, Grand Rapids, MI (2005-2010)
Project Coordinator, Divine Models and Talent, Grand Rapids, MI (2000-2002)
Assisted in coordinating talent and model shoots with advertising agencies
Artistic Director for new model shoots and composite cards
House Parent, Omega Maternity Home, Grand Rapids, MI (2000-2002)
Nurtured and maintained a 5 resident home for unwed, expectant young women
Organization of activities, weekly informational meetings, counseling and goal setting
Administrative Assistant, Reformed Bible College (2002-2003)
Upkeep of records, national accreditation materials and campaigns
Program Aide, Thresholds, Grand Rapids, MI (1995-1997) Adults with physical and mental
impairment
ARTIST
Visual Artist, local and regional representation (2003present)
LaFontsee Galleries, Grand Rapids/Saugatuck, MI 2012-present
River Centre Gallery, Sylvannia, OH 2015-present
Rivercross Gallery, Valle Crucis, NC 2016-present
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2015 The Space Between, Les Pays, Marnay sur Seine, France
2014 Michigan Ridges and Valleys, Forest Hills Fine Arts Center, MI
2014 Ridges and Valleys Gifts of Art, University of Michigan Hospital, MI
2013 Northern Michigan and Upstate NY Landscapes, Power Center for the Performing Arts,
MI
2013 Northern Michigan Landscapes, U of M Pierpoint Exhibition, MI
2013 Northern Michigan Landscapes, Devos Center for Arts and Worship, MI
2008 Q & A, Postma Center, MI
Selected Group Exhibitions
2016 International Contemporary Art Exhibtion, Art Gallery Le Logge, Assisi, Italy
2016 20th Anniversary Bank of America Art Acquisition Exhibition, Ann Arbor, MI
2015 Look Out, LaFontsee

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2011-2016 ARTPRIZE, Grand Rapids, MI
2015 Look Out, LaFontsee Galleries, Douglas, MI
2015 Lookie Here, LaFontsee Galleries, Douglas, MI
2014 ARTPRIZE REVISIT, Lowell Arts Council, MI
2013 Go Figure, LaFontsee Galleries, MI
2012 Genre, Seed Gallery, MI
2012 Festival of the Arts, Grand Rapids Public Museum, MI Purchase Award
2012 Get Dressed, Seed Gallery, MI
2011 Thaw, Davison Gallery, NY
2008 Voyages and Image: Dolan Center Gallery, NYC, Gold Dome Gallery, OK, Hawken
Gallery, OH

PRESS

(Newspaper and Television: Specific to my art classroom projects)

http://news.a2schools.org/students-win-lots-of-green-for-creating-green-design/
http://news.a2schools.org/a2steam-northside-students-design-their-own-playground/
http://news.a2schools.org/sixth-grader-designs-school-logo/
http://archive.wzzm13.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=773212704001
http://real-worldclassroom.com/opportunities/news-articles-and-publications/#jp-carousel1557
http://news.a2schools.org/new-school-community-likes-what-it-sees-at-expo/
http://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2015/04/a2_steam_students_design.html
http://real-worldclassroom.com/opportunities/news-articles-and-publications/#jp-carousel1839
http://real-worldclassroom.com/opportunities/news-articles-and-publications/#jp-carousel1675
http://real-worldclassroom.com/opportunities/news-articles-and-publications/#jp-carousel1566
http://real-worldclassroom.com/opportunities/news-articles-and-publications/#jp-carousel1561
http://real-worldclassroom.com/opportunities/news-articles-and-publications/#jp-carousel1558
http://real-worldclassroom.com/opportunities/news-articles-and-publications/#jp-carousel1559

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www.rachaelvandyke.com
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REFERENCE LIST
Dr. Cindy Todd Art Education Program Chair, Kendall College of Art and Design, Grand
Rapids, MI
616-822-0045 (cell)
cindytodd@ferris.edu
Dr. Jeanine Swift Superintendent, Ann Arbor Public Schools, Ann Arbor, MI
swift@a2schools.org
Joan Fitzgibbon Principal, Ann Arbor STEAM, Ann Arbor, MI
fitzgibb@aaps.k12.mi.us
Angela Johnston Principal, IHM School-Brighton Shared Time, Lansing, MI
517-795-6127
johnstona@ihmlansing.org
Jim Hofman Superintendent, NorthPointe Christian Schools, Grand Rapids, MI
616-826-5356 (cell)
hoffy217@hotmail.com
Todd Tolsma Principal, NorthPointe Christian Schools, Grand Rapids, MI
616-581-8961
tolsmat@npchristian.org

Rachael M. Van Dyke Educator and Artist

www.real-worldclassroom.com www.teachingelementaryart.com
www.rachaelvandyke.com