ALLISON WATKINS

205 Lackawanna Avenue Bentleyville, PA 15314

allison.renae.watkins@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
A career which that will allow me to develop students critical thinking skills via the analysis and creation of art.
EDUCATION
Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA
Bachelor of Arts in Art Education, K-12 Certification, May 2013
Overall GPA: 3.97 Major GPA: 3.9812
SKILLS
Art: Design, Drawing, Figure Drawing, Ceramics, Painting, Printmaking, Advanced 2D Media, Sculpture, Western and Non-
Western Art History, Philosophy of Art
Computer: MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, VoiceThread, SmartBoard, Adobe Photoshop, Podcasts, iPad
Language: Conversant in Spanish
ACADEMIC PROJECT
Salon des Refuss Student Exhibit and Panel Discussion, Fall 2012 Spring 2013
Organized and assembled a student exhibition featuring all of the artworks which were rejected from the Seton Hill Fall
Student Show. Hosted and facilitated a panel discussion considering aesthetics, legitimacy, and subjectivity within the arts.
Presented project to Seton Hill Universitys Honors Advisory Board who recognized the project with the Honors Capstone
Award of Distinction.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary (Charles County Public Schools), Nanjemoy, MD
Elementary Art Teacher, 2013-Present
Serve as a full-time art teacher to 3-year-olds through 5
th
grade students at Mt. Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School. Designed
and carried out individualized and collaborative instruction for students. All lessons planned in accordance with teaching the
elements and principles of art to students while following the Charles County Public Schools Art Curriculum as well as the
Maryland State Standards for Fine Arts. Provide students with opportunities to display their work publically and enter their
pieces into art contests. Rated as a Highly Effective teacher for the 2013-2014 school year.
Greater Latrobe School District, Greensburg and Latrobe, PA
Student Teacher, Spring 2013
Completed seven-week K-6 student teaching placement at Mountain View Elementary with co-operating teacher Mr. Bolby.
Designed and taught lessons, managed classroom behavior, fired the kiln, and participated in classroom support periods and
carpool duty. Participated in the 3
rd
Grade Elementary Art Symposium, and helped prepare for the Elementary Art Show.
Completed seven-week 7
th
grade placement at Greater Latrobe Junior High with co-operating teacher Mrs. Jordan. Involved
with the design and instruction of lessons, managing classroom behavior, and study hall duty, and the firing of the kiln.
Differentiated instruction for various learners, including an autistic support class. Assisted and instructed within Mrs. Pages
9
th
grade art classroom and helped prepare for the Junior High Art Show.
Westmoreland Museum of American Art, Greensburg, PA
Assistant Teacher, Fall 2012
Designed and taught Saturday and Sunday lessons at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art to a variety of age groups.
Presented lessons, assisted students, and managed the classroom during sessions.
Algebra Tutor, Bentleyville, PA
Tutor, Summer 2012
Tutored a high school freshman with her Algebra I studies for over 6 hours a week for a total of 10 weeks. Taught lessons,
completed example problems, assigned homework, and corrected and reviewed assignments.
Pre-Student Teaching Placements, New Stanton, Jeanette, and Penn Hills, PA
Student Intern, Spring 2011 Fall 2012
Participated in several weekly practicums assisting teachers and students with classroom procedures, carrying out lessons, and
completing weekly journal logs of overall experience. In Fall of 2012, participated in Dr. Milnes kindergarten and 1
st
grade
classes at Stanwood Elementary in New Stanton, PA for a total of over 20 hours. In Spring 2012, participated in Mrs. Aretzs
8
th
grade class at Jeanette McKee Middle School in Jeanette, PA for a total of over 15 hours. In Spring 2011, participated in
Mr. Champlains 5
th
grade class at Penn Hills Linton Middle School in Penn Hills, PA for a total of over 15 hours.
Bentworth Volleyball Program, Bentleyville, PA
Student Assistant Coach, Fall 2006 Summer 2009
Assisted in coaching volleyball to 7
th
and 8
th
grade middle-school girls at Bentworth School District. Volunteered at practices

and open-gyms and attended middle-school games. Helped run and coach week-long volleyball summer camps. Acted as a
mentor to younger girls while providing support and encouragement.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Greensburg YWCA, Greensburg, PA
Girls Project Camp Counselor, Summer 2013
Serve as a mentor to 11-14 year old girls enrolled in the YWCA Girls Project summer camp program. Encourage campers to be
actively involved within their community while exploring their own personal power. Involve campers in engaging activities
such as swimming, field trips, bowling, films, flower gardening, library, cooking, arts and crafts, board games/cards, picnics,
community service, bring a friend day, yard sale fundraiser, birthday celebrations, physical activities, etc.
Center for Innovative Teaching, Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA.
Title III Technician, Fall 2009 Spring 2013
Assisted visitors in equipment use, including set-up and disassembly of gaming systems. Shared knowledge of Alienware,
Macintosh products, podcasting equipment, etc. Signed guests and equipment in and out using online inventory system while
supervising room. Reserved rooms for faculty and student use. Completed inventory checks.
ACTIVITIES
Seton Hill Honors Program
Fall 2009 Spring 2013
Maintained a GPA of 3.5 or higher throughout college career. Participated in Honors High Ropes Retreat, as well as Honors
seminars and yearly Honors classes. Designed and presented an Honors Capstone Project.
Seton Hill Club Memberships: Art Education Club, SITA (Students in the Arts), STAND: Seton Hill Chapter
AWARDS AND ACHIEVMENTS
Deans List, Summa Cum Laude, National Honor Alpha Sigma Lambda, Honors Capstone Award of Distinction, Visual Arts
Program Award for Artistic Achievement, Harlan Gallery Student Show Honorable Mention: Fall 2011, Fall 2012
ART ACCREDIATIONS
Seton Hill Student Show: Spring 2010, 2011, 2013; Fall 2011, 2012; Senior Group Exhibit: Fall 2012