Nicole C. BellDean
CERTIFICATION
Michigan Provisional Teaching Certificate, February 2016
Visual Arts Education K-12 Endorsement (LQ), April 2015
CENTRAL MICHIGAN EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of Science in Education: Visual Art Education K-12, Graduation: December 2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Graphic Design Concentration, Graduation: December 2010
Bachelor of Science: English, Creative Writing Concentration, Graduation: August 2007
Minors: Biology & Art History
Undergraduate GPA: 3.33
Extracurricular Involvements: Resident Assistant, Multicultural Advisor, National Art Education Association Student Chapter, Michigan Art Education Association Student Division
TEACHING RELATED & INTERACTIVE FIELD EXPERIENCE
Delta Center Elementary, Lansing, MI
Elementary Art Teacher, August 2016-Present
Midland Center For The Arts, Midland, MI
Summer Camp Instructor, June-July 2016
Long-Term Substitute Teaching, end of April-June 2016
Substitute Teaching, February 2016-Present
Student Teaching, October-December 2015
Student Teaching, August-October 2015
General Observation (26 hours Elementary, 10 hours Secondary), 2015
Pre-Student Teaching Observation (45 hours Elementary, 33 hours Secondary), October-December 2014
June 2014-Present
March-April 2014
February-April 2014
Program Observation (65hours), October-December 2013
Program Observation (13 hours), July 2013
Children's Corner Volunteer (9 hours), June 2013
PROJECTS & CONFERENCES
Capturing Kids Hearts, Conference, Grand Ledge, MI
February 2017
November 2015
October 2015
September/October 2015
May 2015
April 2014
March 2014
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Michigan Art Education Association (MAEA), Member, Executive Board Student Representative, 2013-2015
National Art Education Association (NAEA), Member, 2013-2015
Central Michigan University National Art Education Association (NAEA) Student Chapter, Member, 2013-2015
ADDITIONAL
Adult & Child First Aid, Certified
CPR, Certified
Michigan Provisional Teaching Certificate, February 2016
Visual Arts Education K-12 Endorsement (LQ), April 2015
CENTRAL MICHIGAN EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of Science in Education: Visual Art Education K-12, Graduation: December 2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Graphic Design Concentration, Graduation: December 2010
Bachelor of Science: English, Creative Writing Concentration, Graduation: August 2007
Minors: Biology & Art History
Undergraduate GPA: 3.33
Extracurricular Involvements: Resident Assistant, Multicultural Advisor, National Art Education Association Student Chapter, Michigan Art Education Association Student Division
TEACHING RELATED & INTERACTIVE FIELD EXPERIENCE
Delta Center Elementary, Lansing, MI
Elementary Art Teacher, August 2016-Present
Midland Center For The Arts, Midland, MI
Summer Camp Instructor, June-July 2016
- Perform an active roll as a summer camp art instructor in regards to instruction and classroom management.
- Inspire creativity and develop artistic skills to students between the ages of 6-14 in the following: printmaking, drawing, ceramics, painting, mixed media, and 3-D design.
Long-Term Substitute Teaching, end of April-June 2016
- Perform an active roll as a teacher in regards to instruction and classroom management.
- Assist 4th grade special education students in strengthening math, reading, and writing skills within the Resource Room.
Substitute Teaching, February 2016-Present
- Performed an active roll as a teacher during classroom time in regards to instruction and classroom management.
Student Teaching, October-December 2015
- Played an active roll as a teacher aide during classroom time in regards to instruction and classroom management.
- Took a lead roll as a teacher during classroom time in regards to instruction and classroom management.
- Designed and taught individual lessons to K-5th grade students.
- Taught lessons in parochial and public school settings to K-5th grade students.
- Encouraged students to think openly, creatively, and critically during assigned art projects.
- Encouraged students to take risks as artist.
- Participated with in-school art activities such Art Angels.
- Designed lessons with regard to the Primary Youth Program (PYP) curriculum.
- Attended Midland Public School district-wide and Woodcrest Elementary School professional developments.
- Attended collaborative art meetings with all Midland Public Schools art educators.
Student Teaching, August-October 2015
- Played an active roll as a teacher aide during classroom time in regards to instruction and classroom management.
- Took a lead roll as a teacher during classroom time in regards to instruction and classroom management.
- Designed and taught individual lessons to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students.
- Encouraged students to think openly, creatively, and critically during assigned art projects.
- Encouraged students to take risks as artist.
- Participated in afterschool activities such as the Art Honors Society Club and pep rallies.
- Participated in a service learning project with the Lions International Club with 6th and 7th grade students.
- Attended Midland Public School district-wide and Jefferson Middle School professional developments.
- Attended the Jefferson Middle School open house and greeted parents and students.
- Attended collaborative art meetings with all Midland Public Schools art educators.
General Observation (26 hours Elementary, 10 hours Secondary), 2015
- Played an active role in assisting teachers as needed within the classroom.
- Assisted in hanging up artwork.
- Assisted in organizing art fundraiser materials.
- Obtained field experience through elementary and middle school art class.
Pre-Student Teaching Observation (45 hours Elementary, 33 hours Secondary), October-December 2014
- Obtained field experience through elementary and high school art class.
- Observed a professional development experience for both elementary and secondary.
- Played an active role as teacher aide during classroom time in regards to instruction and classroom management.
- Encouraged students to think creatively and critically during assigned art projects.
- Taught lessons to 4th and 5th grade elementary students as well as to "Beginning Art" and "Advance 3D Art" high school students.
June 2014-Present
- Stepped into the role of temporary site director as needed.
- Facilitated in the setup and organization of before and after school program at three different sites.
- Facilitated in the setup and organization of the summer camp space.
- Played an active role as teacher aide during summer camp operational hours in regards to lesson instruction and classroom management.
- Participated in monitoring and assisting students in the development of reading skills as they read individually (1-3rd Grade).
- Participated in guiding students in the development of math, reading, and creative skills based on assignments determined by the site directer
(1-5th Grade). - Played an active role as site assistant as requested by the site director during indoor activities, outdoor activities, and off-site field trips (1-5th Grade).
- Introduced the art of paper folding to students (1-5th Grade).
- Assisted in teaching the "JA More than Money Junior Achievement" after school program curriculum for students (3-5th Grade).
March-April 2014
- Designed posters to be used during exhibition.
- Facilitated in the setup of over 170 pieces of artwork for the exhibition.
- Facilitated in the organization and deconstruction of the exhibition and workshop spaces.
- Taught two back to back collaboratively designed "Silk-Screening & Bookmaking" workshops for middle school students.
February-April 2014
- Introduced and presented the history of origami as well as a paper folding lesson material to students (K-6th Grade) during afterschool PEAK (Partners Empowering All Kids) programs.
- Facilitated in aiding in the construction of paper cranes.
- Designed posters and t-shirts for use in the project honoring the 50th anniversary between the sister cities: Mt. Pleasant, MI & Okaya, Japan.
- Assisted in the collaboration and construction of mobile used to hang 100o paper cranes made by students from Mt. Pleasant, MI & Okaya, Japan at the discovery Museum in Mt. Pleasant, MI.
- Assisted in the collaboration of mobiles used to hang paper cranes made by students from Mt. Pleasant, MI & Okaya, Japan to be displayed in participating schools in Mt. Pleasant, MI.
Program Observation (65hours), October-December 2013
- Obtained field experience through a middle school art class (5th/6th Grade).
- Played an active role as teacher aid during classroom time in regards to instruction and classroom management.
- Encouraged students to think creatively and critically during assigned art projects.
- Assisted in instructing combined classes during an all-day dream catcher presentation presented by members of the Ziibiwing Center in Mt. Pleasant, MI.
Program Observation (13 hours), July 2013
- Obtained field experience through an elementary summer camp centered on improving skills in regards to reading, math, and science (2nd Grade).
- Participated in monitoring and assisting students in the development of reading skills as they read in small groups.
- Participated in guiding students in the development of math skills based on assignments determined by the teacher.
- Played an active role as teacher aide during class time as well as recess.
Children's Corner Volunteer (9 hours), June 2013
- Monitored and assisted children of a range of ages through various art and craft projects.
PROJECTS & CONFERENCES
Capturing Kids Hearts, Conference, Grand Ledge, MI
February 2017
- Practiced positive and inspiring classroom models and skills for teacher/student success.
November 2015
- Attended a school specific professional development.
- Participated in district-wide art education collaboration.
- Discussed progressing implementation of Primary Youth Program (PYP) curriculum.
October 2015
- Attend various professional development lectures.
September/October 2015
- Attended a district-wide and school specific professional development.
- Participated in district-wide art education collaboration.
- Learned about 5D+ Teacher Evaluations.
May 2015
- Helped to set up artwork by Midland elementary students on site.
April 2014
- Designed posters to be administered with participating materials.
- Administered materials at designated locations.
March 2014
- Attend various professional development lectures.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Michigan Art Education Association (MAEA), Member, Executive Board Student Representative, 2013-2015
National Art Education Association (NAEA), Member, 2013-2015
Central Michigan University National Art Education Association (NAEA) Student Chapter, Member, 2013-2015
ADDITIONAL
Adult & Child First Aid, Certified
CPR, Certified
I know nothing with any certainty. But the sight of the stars makes me dream.
~ Vincent Van Gogh