DANIELA MILINKOVICH A

RT EDUCATOR AND ARTIST

2909 N. Sheridan, Unit 1103, Chicago, IL 60657 | (773) 837-3248 | dmilinko1678@gmail.com | http://danielam.weebly.com

OBJECTIVE

Seeking Adjunct Art Educator Position

Strong passion for high quality education for students
Dedicated advocate of student, school, and community success
Concentrated effort in interdisciplinary and multicultural-based curriculum and lesson planning

EDUCATION

Columbia College Chicago

Chicago, IL
M.A.T. in Art Education GPA 3.97/ 4.0
August 2014
Additional upper-level undergraduate courses completed:
Printmaking, Digital Image Design, Multi-Media Painting, Independent Study (Painting), Cartooning
Harold Washington College (Graduated with High Honors)
Associate in Fine Arts (Studio Arts) GPA 4.0/ 4.0

Chicago, IL
December 2010

Northern Illinois University

Bachelor of Science in Marketing

DeKalb, IL
December 2000

PROFESSIONAL Art Teacher

EXPERIENCE
Stevenson Middle School

Melrose Park, IL
August 2014 present

Developing and implementing curriculum for grades 6-8 aligned with National Visual Arts and
Common Core Standards
Creating differentiated teaching strategies to address various learning styles and to engage students in
critical thinking
Incorporating significant hands-on experience to foster success for students with limited verbal skills
Integrating literacy development through ongoing discussions, written assignments, and critique
Developed and supervise a weekly after-school Art Club program

Student Teacher (Chicago Public Schools)

Chicago, IL
Mather High School (Cooperating Teacher: Jenny Brown)
March 2014 May 2014
Developed and implementing curriculum for Art 1 and Advanced Studio Arts, Grades 9-12 aligned with
National Visual Arts and Common Core Standards
Acquired experience working with a richly diverse student population
Assisted in supervising weekly after-school Art Club program
Student Teacher (Chicago Public Schools)
Chicago, IL
Ravenswood Elementary School (Cooperating Teacher: Kitty Conde)
January March 2014
Developed and implemented curriculum for Grades Pre K - 8 aligned with National Visual Arts and
Common Core Standards
Worked on the Performance Task Writing Team to develop the Chicago Public Schools REACH
assessment for 2014, and designed the artwork and format for the assessment
Addressed multiple learning styles through various instructional methods and assessment approaches
Co-directed the Set Design Team for the school-wide play
Designed the middle school elective course for Time Arts (4D); unit focus was in animation, installation,
book arts, sound art, and film, all implemented with minimal technological accessibility

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DANIELA MILINKOVICH A

RT EDUCATOR AND ARTIST

Business Manager
Chicago, IL
Chicago From The Lake, Ltd.
2008 December 2013
Manage all office functions including hiring, training, scheduling, financials, and business/ vessel licenses

SKILLS &
KNOWLEDGE

Art Skills: Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture/ 3D Design, Time Arts/ 4D Design,
B/W Traditional Photography, Digital Image Design
Computer Skills: Photoshop, Illustrator, Website, Wiki, & Blog Development & Maintenance
Instructional Experience: Proficiency in development and implementation of interdisciplinary &
multicultural curriculum, practice in positive discipline strategies within the classroom, and involvement in
extracurricular activities and committee work
Relationship Building: Several years of experience in developing strong, working relationships with
clients and coworkers, able to communicate exceptionally well and often with a diverse range of age groups
and ethnic groups

PROFESSIONAL NAEA Conference (2014), San Diego, CA Roundtable Speaker for Student Chapter, and Volunteer
DEVELOPMENT AVID Tutor (2014), Mather High School, Chicago, Illinois
& PRACTICE
Warren Park School Art Night (2013), Cicero, Illinois - Volunteer
NAEA Conference (2013), Ft. Worth, Texas Volunteer for Student Chapter
IAEA Conference (2011 and 2012) - Volunteer for Student Chapter
Skinner North Elementary School Art Night (2012), Chicago, Illinois - Volunteer
Warren Park School Art Night (2012), Cicero, Illinois - Volunteer
Pre-Clinical Lesson Teaching Practice Mather High School (November 2013)
Pre-Clinical Lesson Teaching Practice Kipling Elementary School (2012)
National Art Education Association & Illinois Art Education Association Member (2011 to present)
Treasurer/ Secretary for Columbia College Student Chapter (2011 to 2014) IAEA/ NAEA
Host fundraisers, make deposits & keep track of funding, participate in art education conventions
Shedd Aquarium Museum Project (2011) - Worked with the Education Department at Shedd Aquarium
to develop an online resource for ROV (Underwater Robotics Program) Seminars for teachers in Chicago
http://sheddrov.wikispaces.com/

EXHIBITS
& EVENTS

2014 (May) Manifest Graduate Show (Exhibiter) Columbia College Chicago

2013 (November) Mapping Out Change Graduate Show (Exhibiter) Columbia College Chicago
2013 (September & November) Art Education Fundraisers (Organizer) IAEA/NAEA
2012 (November) Activism Graduate Exhibit (Exhibiter) Columbia College Chicago
2012 (August & November) Art Auction Fundraisers (Organizer) IAEA/NAEA
2012 (May) Critical Encounters Showcase (Exhibiter) Columbia College Chicago
2011 (December) Art Auction Fundraiser (Organizer) Student Chapter of IAEA/NAEA
2011 (October) Rights, Revolutions, & Rebels Graduate Show (Exhibiter) Columbia College

AWARDS &
RECOGNITION

Golden Key National Honors Society, Certificate of Excellence for Writing Ability, Award of
Excellence for Production at Hyatt, Featured in Columbia Colleges Marginalia Graduate Student Blog,
Provost Award Columbia College Chicago

TRAVEL
EXPERIENCE

Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Serbia and within the United States
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