Courtney Erin McManus
(e) mcmanus.courtneyerin@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
To obtain a teaching position in the kindergarten through grade 12 school system that allows me to effectively employ my ability to educate in the area of fine arts, as well as teach the student as a whole to participate in democratic and equitable ways of learning, community, and personal growth.

 

EDUCATION

Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ
Bachelor of the Arts in Education: Concentration in Printmaking
May 2013
Overall GPA: 3.7 Major GPA: 3.7

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County College of Morris, Randolph, NJ
Associates of Applied Science in Graphic Design
Date of Completion: December 2009
GPA: 3.8

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Morris Hills High School, Rockaway, NJ
Date of Completion: June 2007

 

HONORS, AWARDS, & CERTIFICATES

NJ Teacher Certification, CEAS, Montclair State University, expected May 2013

Magna Cum Laude, Montclair State University, 2013
National Art Honors Society, Morris Hills High School, 2007

 

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Organized, dependable, focused, creative, and above all passionate, this individual has the ability to not only create art in the mediums of drawing, painting, metalworking, printmaking, ceramics, photography, and graphic design, but also the ability to teach these mediums to others. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel, Outlook, as well as web browsing, HTML, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and DreamWeaver. Ability to write clear and effective lesson plans to adhere to state and national standards that include adaptations for ELL students, behaviorally challenged students, and learning disabled students.

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STUDENT TEACHING & FIELDWORK

Lake Hiawatha Elementary & Knollwood Elementary, Lake Hiawatha, NJ, October 2012-Present
Student Art Teacher
•Assisted host teacher in lesson planning as well as execution of lesson plans
•Assisted students in the creative process, problem solving, and creative freedom
•Created and executed lesson plans independently that adhered to district curriculum standards as well as state wide standards, that inspired, challenged, and prompted students to use critical thinking skills as well as art making skills to complete projects.

Art Back Packs, Newark, NJ, Spring 2010
Assistant Teacher
•Helped students in an art enrichment program in the comprehension of art history, aesthetics, and skill.
•Worked with individual suffering from behavioral issues stemming from ADHD, helped individual stay focused and on task while still operating in the classroom community

 

First Avenue School, Newark, NJ, Fall 2010
•Observed host teacher to better understand teaching in an urban education environment
•Served community service by assisting in after school programs
•Assisted host teacher in classroom organization and grading

 

OTHER WORK & EXPERIENCE

 

Gold’s Gym, Whippany, NJ        Fall 2007-Present
www.whippanyworkout.com
Front Desk Manager, Spin Instructor
•Managing all front desk employees
•Membership Sales
•Handling member billing and payment issues
•Hiring of front desk staff
•Teaching Spin classes, motivating patrons for a fit lifestyle

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Nanny, Montclair, NJ         Fall 2012-Present
•Responsible for waking children for school, making sure they are clean, dressed,
and fed breakfast for their day
•Driving children to school in a timely fashion
•Helping Children with homework and school projects

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Nightwaves Application, Hoboken, NJ       Fall 2012-Present
•Data analysis
•Input of data into iPhone application database

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King’s Kids Day Care, Whippany, NJ       Fall 2005-Fall 2007
Assistant Teacher
•Taking care of children age infancy through Pre-School
•Assisted in circle time, craft making, and play time
•Ensured safe environment for children to play and learn