BRYTTNIE THOMAS

PERMANENT ADDRESS: 193 Humiston Circle, Thomaston, CT, 06787

BTHOMAS2@SPRINGFIELDCOLLEGE.EDU
(860)-484-1294
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OBJECTIVE –
To acquire a full-time teaching position in a suburban setting in which I may
guide students towards a deeper understanding of the visual arts.

EDUCATION –
Springfield College, Springfield, MA
Bachelor of Science Art Therapy and Education
August 2019
Licenses: Visual Arts, Pre-K- 8, 5-12
Passed all sections of MA Tests for Educator Licensure
GPA: 3.5

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
VETERAN’S PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL –LUDLOW, MA
Pre-Practicum Teacher
Spring 2019
-Taught a variety of artistic methods including clay, painting, and drawing
to over
400 4th & 5th grade students
-Developed various lesson and unit plans formed around state standards
that were taught on site
-Managed 40 different classes for four weeks while Cooperating Teacher
was on medical leave.

MINNECHAUG REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL – WILBRAHAM, MA

Pre-Practicum Teacher
Fall 2016
-Assisted teacher with grades 9-12 in suburban setting
-Taught multiple lessons on varying artistic content including drawing,
painting, and clay
-Developed various lesson plans that teach across the curriculum
including subjects such as science and language arts
-Facilitated class in absence of classroom teacher

VETERANS PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - LUDLOW, MA

Pre-Practicum Teacher
Spring 2016
-Worked with grades 4 & 5 in a suburban setting
 -Observed classroom instruction techniques and classroom management
skills
-Engaged in classroom management when necessary
-Led class introductions through PowerPoint and demonstrations

CENTER SCHOOL- LONGMEADOW, MA

Pre-Practicum Teacher
Fall 2015
-Worked with students in grades Pre-K – 5 in suburban setting
-Supported classroom teacher with classroom organization
-Assisted teacher throughout classes and prep periods

Thomas, pg. 2
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
Western Massachusetts Islamic Society, Springfield, MA
2016
-Facilitated art therapy workshop with Syrian refugees
The “Draw Around”, Ashley Falls, MA
2015
-Aided in setup for 24-hour art therapy based event

WORK EXPERIENCE:
YMCA CAMP MATAUCHA 2015-
Present
Outdoor summer day camp for ages 4-14 from both urban & suburban nearby
towns
-High-Ropes Director – Received certification in directing both high
and low-rope challenge courses.
-Arts & Crafts Director – Designed and facilitated art based activities
for ages
4-14 in camp setting
-Team Building Workshop Facilitator – Led groups of middle school
students through various activities that install group thinking, enhance
communication skills, as well as keeping them physically active

SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE:
Visual & Performing Arts Social Media Coordinator Spring 2015-
Present
-Managed E-mail and Facebook account for Visual & Performing Arts
Department
Student Photographer Fall 2014 –
Present
 -Photographed campus events such as poetry readings, theatre events and
art gallery openings / closings
Studio Maintenance Assistant Fall 2015 –
Spring 2016
-Upheld sculpture studio maintenance and material management while
taking proper health and safety precautions

OTHER SKILLS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

-Proficient in basic computer concepts as well as Photoshop & Dreamweaver
applications
-Deans List: Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Fall 2016
-President of Springfield College Art Club
Spring 2017