1. CONTACT
P: 440 539 3686
E: foerstga@miamioh.edu
L: linkedin.com/gracefoerstner
W: gracefoerstner.strikingly.com
A: 120 N. University Ave.
Oxford, Ohio 45056
EDUCATIO N
Miami University, Oxford OH
2012 – 2016
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE//
ART EDUCATION
3.82/4 GPA
Thematic Sequence:
EUROPEAN CULTURE AND
SOCIETY
LICENSE
Bachelor of Science in Art with
Multi-Age Visual Arts Licensure:
IN PROGRESS
HONORS
Graduating cum laude
Deans list// 2012-2016
Presidents list// Spring 2015
Redhawk Excellence Scholarship
Recipient// 2012-2016
P ROFILE & OBJECTIVE
A responsible and resourceful educational professional who is prepared to teach
elementary school or middle school level arts. Extremely organized and thorough
with great communication and analytical skills. Thinks outside the box and makes
learning interesting and interactive. Build relationships quickly with students and
teachers. Thrives in challenging environments.
EXP ERIENCE
STUDENT TEACHER // JANUARY 2016- MARCH 2016
Union County Middle School, Liberty IN
 Taught 6th-8th grade students in the Art classroom with projects in various media.
 Worked closely with my cooperating teacher to develop lesson plans and unit
sequences.
 Consulted with the Educational Assistant about students with disabilities and
their needs; developed realistic goals for these students and tailored projects to
meet their needs.
 Developed crucial leadership and teamwork skills that allowed me to become a
functioning member of the school community.
STUDENT TEACHER // MARCH 2016 - PRESENT
Ridgeway Elementary School, Hamilton OH
 Prepared lesson plans, projects and presentations, and demonstrated techniques
for over 800 students, grades kindergarten through sixth.
 Gained valuable classroom management skills.
 Taught basic art techniques and fundamentals as well as complex art processes.
 Communicated with parents during Parent-Teacher conferences.
 Attended Professional Development workshops and lecture series’.
SATURDAY ART TEACHER // AUGUST 2016 – DECEMBER 2016
Miami University Art Education Department, Oxford OH
 Educated 3rd and 4th grade students in Saturday Art Practicum through “Exploring
Empires” theme while investigating cultures and artwork of the world.
 Developed an innovative curriculum with lesson plans related to the central
focus.
 Purchased and gathered materials with specific budget.
 Communicated with parents via newsletters, created and sent out permission
slips.
 Used a wide range of materials and media to help students create six pieces of
artwork and showcased student work in final Saturday Art show.
INTERN & TEACHING ASSISSTANT // SUMMER 2014 & SUMMER 2016
BAYarts Visual Arts and Education Center
 Assisted the Education Director to plan and direct the children's summer art
camps at Bay Arts Community Arts Center.
 Helped prepare and orchestrate the lessons for every age level.
 Worked with the children to create works of art.
Grace Foerst ner
V I S U A L A R T S T E A C H E R
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2. EXP ERIENCE CONTIN UED
STUDENT SUPERVISOR & CALLING CENTER REPRESENTITIVE// SPRNG 2014-
SPRING 2016
Ruffalo Noel Levitz, Miami University
 Served as a college ambassador; in charge of informing alumni, parents, and
friends of the campus happenings while, encouraging them to financially
support the Annual Fund and other college programs and priorities.
 Coached callers on how to maintain appropriate and influential conversations
with prospects.
 Assisted in the daily and long term management of a student staff of 55;
including performance reviews, general HR paperwork and employee
relations.
STUDENT & ACADEMIC TOURIST// SPRNG 2014-SPRING 2016
John E. Dolibois European Center, Differdange, Luxembourg
 Creatively solveproblems by applying familiar concepts to unfamiliar
situations.
 Look at a project or situation from different perspectives.
 Maintain self-confidence while listening and learning from people whose value
systems may be different.
 Be flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing situations and new
environments.
 Studied art and art history from all cultures and time periods.
INVOLVE MEN T
NATIONAL ART EDUCATION ASSOCIATION // 2012- PRESENT
National and Student Chapter, Miami University
 Attended and participated in monthly meetings discussing classroom management,
assessment, and lesson plans.
 Learned new strategies to motivate and assess students.
KAPPA ALPHA THETA FRATERNITY // 2013-PRESENT
Gamma Upsilon Chapter, Miami University
 Designed merchandise for the entire sorority as part of the merchandise committee.
 Participated in philanthropy events in order to raise money for various charities
including Court Appointed Special Advocates.
 Developed crucial communication and organizational skills that go into productive
teamwork and leadership.
OHIO ART EDUCATION ASSOCIATION // 2016
Student Member, Miami University
Grace Foerstner
V I S U A L A R T S T E A C H E R
SKILLS
Adaptability
Organization
Leadership
Creativity
Relationship building
Supervising
Time Management
Classroom management
Problem solving
Mediation
Coaching
Logical thinking
P R O F IC IENT IN
T HE US E O F :
Microsoft Office
Adobe Creative Suite
iMovie
Google Drive
Google Classroom
INTERESTS
2D & 3D media production
Reading
Traveling
Cooking
Volunteering
Childcare
Health & fitness
Continuing education
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