Paulina Wilkerson

paulina.wilkerson@gmail.com
720-933-0240
wilkersonartroom.squarespace.com

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS
• K-12 Teaching Licensure May 2020

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in K-12 Teaching and Visual Art May 2020
Minor in Special Education
University of Northern Colorado, Greeley CO

CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE
Student Teaching – Secondary March 2020-May 2020
North Valley Middle School (6-8), La Salle CO
• Participated in various school committees including the student wellness committee
• Worked with diverse populations and various special needs
• Assessed student growth through rubric-based grading
• Instructed classes in an online learning format through google classroom

Student Teaching – Elementary January 2020-February 2020

Eaton Elementary (K-2), Eaton CO
Benjamin Eaton Elementary (3-5), Eaton CO
• Wrote and taught lesson plans for 35 classes of 25+ students
• Employed effective classroom management strategies
• Collaborated with cross content areas and fellow staff members
• Assessed student learning, individualized instruction, and advocated for students

Practicum II
Chappelow K-8 Arts Magnet School, Evans CO Sept 2019-Dec 2019
• Direct teaching experience of an after-school art club for grades K-2
• Developed and taught an age appropriate unit on exploration of media and storytelling
• Built student relationships to facilitate stronger learning opportunities and effective classroom management

Practicum I
Union Colony Elementary School, Evans CO January 2019-April 2019
• After-school art club Instructor for grades 3-4
• Taught a unit on self-exploration through art based on the CDE visual art standards
• TAB setting consisting of different stations for students to choose from

Field Experience
Jackson Elementary School, Greeley CO February 2018
• Direct co-teaching experience of an after-school art club for kindergarten
• Worked on classroom management and creative thinking skills
• Learned collaborative practices and how to communicate with fellow teachers

AWARDS

1
Stryker Leadership Participant
Stryker Institute for Leadership Development, Greeley CO August 2019-May 2020

EXHIBITIONS
Eyes Wide Open
Understudy, Denver CO April 2020
Solo Exhibition

StART Salon 5.0

Zoe’s Café, Greeley CO March 2019

ETH Denver Convention

Sports Castle, Denver CO February 2019
Curated by Thadeaous Mighell

UNC Photography Show

University of Northern Colorado, Greeley CO November 2018

In Perspective
University of Northern Colorado, Greeley CO April 2018

Annual Student Art Exhibition

University of Northern Colorado, Greeley CO April 2018
Juried by Stephanie Edwards

RELATED EXPERIENCE
Assistant Art Camp Instructor
Douglas H Buck Recreation Center, Littleton CO June 2015
• Created an inclusive classroom environment
• Taught a set curriculum
• Assisted in instruction, passing out supplies, and giving individual feedback to students

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Server
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar, Johnstown CO August 2017-May 2020
• Practiced communication and interpersonal skills
• Mastered multitasking skills

Customer Service Representative

South Suburban Parks and Recreation, Centennial CO January 2013-August 2017
• Built relationships with families within my community
• Computer, cash handling, and professional communication skills

SKILLS
• Online classroom platforms • Wood working/metalsmithing techniques
• Adobe applications • Loading and unloading a kiln
• Various photo editing programs • Wheel throwing procedures
• Film photography dark room practices • Printmaking basics
• Laser cutter and 3D printer procedures • Fibers technques