Recommendations
Chris Jones - Maharishi University of Management, Ed.D. Director of Teacher Education
John Evans - Pekin Community Schools, Cooperating Teacher for 6-12 grade Art
Art Sathoff - Pekin Community Schools, Middle School Principal
Greg Holland
Email: mrhollandart@yahoo.com
Creative experienced teacher seeks a middle school or secondary level Art teaching position that would allow me to use my knowledge and passion for art as a tool to develop students' receptivity and talent both in the classroom and their lives.
- Bachelor of Arts ( Secondary Education), M.U.M., June 2002
- Teacher Certification License, (Secondary Art), State of Iowa, June 2002
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Painting), Maharishi University of Management, Fairfield, IA, June 2002
- Child Abuse Identification and Reporting Certification, August 2002
- Blood-borne Pathogens Training Certification, August 2002
- Coaching Endorsement, Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa, IA, January 2003
Cardinal Community School District- 4045 Ashland Road, Eldon, IA 52554 (9/30/02 - 5/30/03)- As a 'Long-term Substitute' I taught 7th and 8th grade Math, as well as 7th grade Word Processing. I worked full time and had the same responsibilities as any other teacher. I planned and taught lessons, attended all faculty meetings and parent/teacher conferences. Besides being a facilitator for the learning of math, I also maitained a close connection with the parents of my students so that they could be continually informed of the progress and success of their child.
Student Teaching- Pekin Community Schools, Packwood, IA (3/04/02 - 5/24/02)- During my student teaching I taught 6-12 grade Art. Lessons included: painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, and some printmaking and computer art. My cooperating teacher was very influential in providing me with classroom management techniques and art resources with engaging activities.
Middle School Assistant Wrestling Coach- Cardinal Community School District, Fall 2002
Computer: Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Adobe Photoshop, Claris Homepage, Familiar with PC and Mac Systems.
Musical Skills: Drummer for 15 years with over 10 years of private training, professional musician for 4 years, involved in many musical groups throughout my life.
The following is a list of activities and honors that reflect my strong interest and great involvement in school and the community during my education. I would like to continue pursuing and assisting in similar areas within my teaching profession.
While attending Maharishi University of Management
- Vice President of Student Government, 1998-99, Assisted the Student Body President and acted as a liaison between students and the University, helped improve the quality of life for students, and maintained communication between student government and University Administrators.
- Manager of Student Union Cafe, 98-99, Oversaw and delegated responsibilities with regard to sales and cleaning management.
- Public Speaking, 98, Selected for a team of five to do promotional speaking for the University in California at Universities such as U.C.L.A. and U.C. Santa Barbra, and in cities such as San Diego, Los Angeles, Pacific Palasades, and Orange County.
- Recreation Center Supervisor, Fall 97, Spring 99, Fall 2000-Spring 02, Contact Dearmond Briggs (641) 472-7000 ext. 2247
- Watched children for an after-school latchkey program, Spring 98
- Participated in Variety Show (drum improvisation)- 1st place Fall 97, 2nd place Spring 98, 1st place Fall 99
- Swim Club, 97-98, 00-01
While attending Pattonville High School, Maryland Heights, MO
- Eagle Scout Award, 1997
- Senior Patrol Leader of Scout Troop for two years and Patrol Leader for one year (Troop 766, Bridgeton MO)
- Attended first ever Missouri Fine Arts Academy- 1996, a three week art program at SMSU in Springfield, MO. Only 118 high school students from around the state were selected to attend based on their grades, recommendations, portfolios, and their talents in the fine arts.
- As an aspect of my secondary school education,
accomplished over 500 Community Service Hours
beyond the required 50. Some of the activities
include:
- Bridgeton Day Camp conseling- during a 6week period I watched over a group of 15 kids 9-12 years old during the day.
- Fifth Grade Camp counseling- 94-97, While maintaining school work, I was responsible for about eight boys twenty-four hours a day for a week.
- Empty Bowls, 97- Empty Bowls is a fundraising project that originally began in the Detroit, Michigan area. Using the idea as my Eagle Scout Project, I organized the creating of 250 ceramic bowls made by students at my high school and an elementary school in the district. With a "Teens Care" grant and donations from organizations in the community, I held a soup and bread dinner that raised $1000 to be given to a Community Helping Ministry for the homeless. Individuals attending the dinner got to keep one of the bowls made. Pattonville High School has taken on the project as an annual event at the school. Click on the link to view published St. Louis news paper articles.
- St. Louis' "Do The Right Thing" award, 97
- 'Outstanding Senior Artist' award
- Symphonic Winds, 94-97, Percussion Section Leader jr. and sr. year
- Marching Band, 94-97, Drumline Section Leader jr. and sr. year, Drum Major sr. year
- Pep Band, 94-97
- Orchestra, 95-97
- "Semper Fidelis" award, 97
- Art Club, 96-97
- Participated in District Solo and Small Ensemble Festival for band, 94-97. Went to State festival receiving an honor one rating in 96 and honor two ratings in 95 and 97.
- Third place water color painting in "Young Artists and Their Teachers" at Lindenwood University, 95
- Swim Team, 94, 96, 97
camping, white water kayaking, hiking, swimming, travel,
References
- Phil Cochran, Cardinal Community School District, Middle School Principal, (641)-652-7531, cochranp@aea15,k12.ia.us
- Chris Jones, Maharishi University of Management, Education Department Head, Instructor of Education, and supervisor of Student Teaching, (641)-472-7000 ext. 1105, cjones@mum.edu
- John Evans, Pekin Community Schools, Cooperating teacher in middle and high school art, (319)-456-8019, evansj@aea15.k12.ia.us
- Richard Neate, Dean of Men, Maharishi University of Management, Fairfield, IA, (641)-472-7000 ext. 5008