Rebecca Burch
(304) 927-4148
Artattack@charter.net

 

Summary
  • Seeking a position as a full-time art teacher.
  • Certified to teach Art, K-12.
  • Interested in creating a program that combines modern graphic design with traditional art media to give students of all learning styles marketable skills for the modern workplace.

Experience

2001-present Kanawha County Schools
Teacher, Stonewall Jackson Middle School

  • Teacher of Art, grades 6-8.
  • Developed innovative, cross-curricular, multicultural art program, which received positive feedback from the Kanawha County Art Teacher's Association.
  • Students received awards at local juried art exhibits.
  • Directed large-scale public art, community service, and theater set design projects.
  • School Case Partner representative.
  • Presented high-tech art lesson at 2003 WVAEA Fall Conference at Clay Center, Chas. WV.

 

1999-2001, Kanawha County Schools
Teacher, Riverside High School

  • Teacher of Art, grades 9-12.
  • Teacher of Computer Science, grades 10-12.
  • Co-produced large-scale theatrical performance.
  • Created Cybergirls club to promote interest in technology careers in young women.
  • Created Safe Space program for sexual harassment.

Education

Marshall University, Huntington, WV

  • BA College of Education.
  • Student Teacher of the Year Nominee, 1999.
  • Completed successful senior art exhibit.
  • Worked in Technology Advantage Program.

Skills
  • Various computer applications, including Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Access, Frontpage, Adobe Photoshop, and Gradequick.
  • Computer Programming languages, including C++, Java, CSS, and HTML. Extensive website and graphic design experience.
  • Experienced in integrating both traditional media and technology in the classroom.

Interests

Art (especially oil painting), crafts, attending cultural events, art history, whitewater rafting, painting murals, and travel.

Website Design
Portfolio

 

Stonewall Jackson Middle School

Hot Rod's Outlaw Racing

Bob Anastario's World

References

Carol Thom (304) 348-6123

Principal, Stonewall Jackson Middle School

812 Park Ave.

Charleston, WV 25312

 

Richard Clendenin, (304) 348-1996

Principal, Riverside High

1Warrior Way,

Belle, WV 25015

 

Mary Helen Moynahan (304) 348-1996

Mentor Teacher / Friend

Riverside High School

1 Warrior Way,

Belle, WV, 25015

 

Paula Meadows, (304) 562-9851

Art Teacher, Hurricane High School

3350 Teays Valley Rd.

Hurricane, WV 25526

 

Susan Power (304) 696-2895

Student Teaching Supervisor, Marshall University

724 Smith Hall

Marshall University

Huntington, WV 25755