Jill A. Losee
37 Vail Ave,
Beacon NY 12508
(845) 831-0206
email: jill@claypaperscissors.com

Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders
Minor in Fine Arts
Boston University
Boston, MA
May 1983

CERTIFICATION
Permanent Teaching Certificate in Art, New York State
Professional Clear Single Subject in Art, State of California, Exp. 5/1/2010

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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1993 – 2005
Art Instructor – Live Oak School District, Santa Cruz, CA

• Provided art instruction to K-5 students in after school program (approximately 180 students).
• Promoted and developed Mural Project, whereby students designed, planned and painted exterior on-campus murals.
• Curriculum included ceramics, drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture.
• Coordinated and installed several student public art exhibits in community.

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2002 – 2004
Art Instructor – Mission Hill Middle School, Santa Cruz, CA
Instructed beginning drawing/painting students in a variety of mediums including watercolor, acrylic, and pastels. Areas of focus included color theory, perspective drawing, and art appreciation.

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1990 – 2000
Art Instructor – Sacred Heart School, Saratoga CA

• Designed, prepared and delivered fine arts instruction to approximately 300 K-8 students per year, integrating interdisciplinary, multicultural, and art history lessons as part of the core curriculum.
• Coordinated and directed annual Fine Arts Night, a school-wide art exhibit displaying over 500 pieces of student art for families and public to view.
• Created and implemented AfterschoolArt, an after school enrichment program which offered small group art instruction to students with a special interest in art.
• Created many student public art exhibits, including local libraries, post-offices, & cafes.
  

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1988 – 1989
Art Instructor – White Plains Public Schools, White Plains, NY

• Designed, prepared and delivered fine arts instruction to over 500 K-4 students.
• Collaborated with classroom teachers over interdisciplinary projects; assisted in curriculum development.

AFFILIATIONS/ORGANIZATIONS:   
National Art Education Association, Member