Emily J. Brooks
4845 Transit Rd Apt. V6 ・Depew, NY, 14043・(716) 491-1212 ・ ejbrooksart@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To have the opportunity to best utilize my creative ideas and art skills in a classroom setting to help influence children in a positive way.
SKILLS
Positive attitude, reliable, excellent communication skills, team player, and ability to adapt to diverse situations. Good at multitasking and problem solving.
EXPERIENCE
Itinerant Art Teacher (September 2022 - Present) Buffalo City School District
● Travel between two Buffalo Public Schools;
Hillery Park Academy PS 27- 73 Pawnee Pkwy, Buffalo NY 14210 (22-23 and 23-24 school year)
Houghton Academy PS 69- 1725 Clinton St, Buffalo NY 14206 (22-23 school year)
Buffalo Elementary School of Technology (B.E.S.T)- 414 S. Division St, Buffalo NY 14204 (23-24 school year)
● Create diverse and engaging visual art lesson plans for grades Prek-8
● Maintain organization throughout traveling with supplies, art materials, and student artwork.
● Establish an environment where students feel safe and comfortable creating art while learning about movement and different artists.
Lead Teacher (June 2021 - September 2022) EduKids. 1767 Como Park Blvd, Lancaster, NY 14086 (716) 685-0729
● Create lesson plans that help mold child development.
● Provide an ongoing safe and stimulating environment for child growth.
● Plan weekly art activities which include different mediums to enhance art exploration.
● Follow health and safety protocols for NYS throughout daily activities.
DSP Direct Support Professional (October 2020 - January 2022) People Inc. 4080 Transit Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127 (716) 662-7399
● Assists people as needed in all activities, areas of daily living and personal care needs.
● Assists in completion of daily pertinent forms and documentation.
● Performs CPR and Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP-R).
● Administers medication following proper procedures.
● Safely transports people to and from activities and appointments.
Designated Hitter (November 2017 - October 2019) Walgreens 1180 French Rd, Cheektowaga NY, 14227 (716)-656-0173
● Cashing.
● Working in the Photo Lab, printing photos/projects and working with custom orders. Also using various types of printers. ● Stocking.
● Pharmacy Technician- Part time work in the pharmacy, filling scripts, organizing medications, and helping customers with insurance info, prescriptions, and other issues.
● Cleaning and other housekeeping duties.
EDUCATION
Depew High School — Regents Diploma (September 2013 - May 2017) 5201 Transit Rd Depew, NY 14043
Buffalo State College— B.F.A Art Education Overall GPA: 3.2. (August 2017 - May 2021) Concentrations in Painting and Ceramics. 1300 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, NY 14222
Buffalo State College— M.S.Ed Art Education Overall GPA: 3.89 (August 2022 -May 2024) 1300 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, NY 14222
Student Teaching
Southside Elementary School 430 Southside Pkwy Buffalo, NY 14210
Educated grade levels K-6
Remote Teaching and Instruction, Hybrid teaching
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