Amanda Howell

ahowell@springfieldcollege.edu
(413) 426-8087
School Address
263 Alden Street, P.O. Box 484
Springfield, MA 01109

Home Address
12 Vlontis Avenue
Ware, MA 01082

Objective: To obtain a full time Visual Arts teaching position.

Education
Springfield College, Springfield, MA
Bachelor of Science in Art Therapy and Education
Licenses: Visual Arts, PreK-8, 5-12
Passed all sections of MA Tests for Educator Licensure
GPA: 3.92

December 2016

Teaching Experience
Birchland Park Middle School, East Longmeadow, MA
Spring 2015
Pre-Practicum
Worked alongside students in grades 4-8 in an art classroom.
Assisted students through further explanation and demonstration.
Assisted the substitute teachers by conducting class during the classroom teachers
absence.
Taught class lessons on manuscript lettering, origami and folding, principles of design,
color theory, and one-point perspective under the supervision of the classroom teacher.
Participated in professional development activities.
Alfred G. Zanetti Montessori Magnet School, Springfield, MAFall 2015
Pre-Practicum
Worked with kindergarten students as well as students in grades 1, 3, 5, 7, and 8.
Conducted and participated in music and movement activities.
Introduced new concepts to students through new lesson plans.
Learned and practiced classroom management techniques including but not limited to:
positive reinforcement, call and response, and peace table reflections.
Explored tricks and tips for organizing the art room.
Springfield Conservatory of the Arts, S
pringfield, MA
Fall 2015
Pre-Practicum
Worked with students in grades 6, 7, 9, and 10.
Prepared and taught lessons; developed professional rapport with students and faculty.
Explored methods in order to enhance students interests including practicing flexibility
in assignments while still maintaining key concepts.
Observed ELL classrooms and worked one-on-one with a level 3 student through projects
in the art room.

West Street School, Granby, MA

Fall 2016
Practicum
Worked with students in kindergarten and grades 1, 2 and 3.
Took full teaching responsibilities in the classroom.
Developed, prepared and taught age appropriate lessons; keeping content exciting and
interesting.
Taught students how to discuss peer artwork.
Developed and taught introductory unit on color.
Organized bulletin boards to display visual information and project examples for
students.
Arranged displays in hallways of student work.
East Meadow School, Granby, MA
Fall 2016
Practicum
Worked with students in grades 4, 5, and 6.
Developed lessons that incorporated content material from other subjects.
Conducted a classroom collaboration gridding project to prompt unity.
Provided variations in projects to meet the needs of all students.
Addressed and documented problem behaviors.
Established classroom routines.
Revised lesson plans to incorporate district determined measurement; Collected data and
provided summary for impact on student learning.
Granby Jr./Sr. High School, Granby, MA
Fall 2016
Practicum
Worked with students in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12.
Prepared and taught lessons; developed professional rapport with students and faculty.
Created new lessons to follow the teachers curriculum.
Performed class demonstrations.
Graded art work referencing project and school rubrics.
Provided individual and small group assistance to students through further explanation.
Conducted class during the classroom teachers absence.
Jabish Brook Middle School, Granby, MA
Fall 2016
Practicum
Worked with students in grades 7 and 8.
Prepared and taught lessons.
Developed professional rapport with students and staff
Actively attended professional development meetings including an DESE LGBTQA
training session.
Developed lesson plans to incorporate more state standards, as well as connections to a
movement, artists, and/or other school subjects.
Created and taught 8th grade unit on contemporary art.
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Related Experience
Art Connection Studio, Hartford CT
Spring 2016
Art Therapy Practicum
Worked with adults with cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities to develop
creativity and produce art work.

Built professional rapport with clients and other staff.

Offered choices and adaptations to encourage artists independance.
Assisted artists price their own artwork and create an artist statement.
Arranged and prepared studio space to display all artwork to be sold during biannual art
show.

Art Garden, Shelburne Falls, MA

Spring 2016
Art Therapy Project
Preparation of gymnasium space for community Draw-In.
Facilitation and participation of different stations during the Draw-in, leading children
and their guardians through various artistic endeavors.

Springfield College, Springfield, MA

Fall 2014
Resident Assistant
Assisted residents in any method; established sincere relationships.
Ensured safety and wellbeing of all residents.
Displayed ability to diffuse situations and follow necessary protocol set forth by the
institution.
Recognized the various stages of student development in the college-age adult.
Created and conducted community building programs focused on subjects including
relationship building, stress management, drug and alcohol education, domestic violence,
time management, in addition to other programming.

Employment History
The High Horse, Amherst, Ma
The Steaming Tender, Palmer, MA
Bindertek, Belchertown, MA
Villas Pizzeria, Ware, MA
Just a Thought Boutique, Ware, MA

Server
Fall 2016
Server
2015-2016
Office Assistant Summer 2014
Server
2012- 2013
Assistant Manager
2009- 2012

Honors/Awards
Presidents Achievers Award
Deans List (Fall 2013-Fall 2016)
Springfield College Grant
Additional Skillsets

Versed in Art Therapy tools and skills including selecting appropriate media and
directives designed to benefit the individual.
Use of resourceful exploration to alter tools and media to meet the needs of individuals
with physical disabilities.