Christine Stallone // Artist
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Art Education Magna Cum Laude, GPA 4.0, Anticipated 2019
CUNY Queens College Flushing, NY
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) 2015
Training Teachers Madrid Madrid, Spain
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), General Fine Arts Cum Laude, GPA 3.69, 2014
University of Delaware Newark, DE
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher Sept-Dec 2018
Norwood Ave. Elementary & Ocean Ave. Elementary, Northport, NY
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Responsible for unit projects for kindergarten through fifth grade.
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Implemented a unit for 5th grade on sculptural techniques and three-dimensional abstract compositions.
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Implemented a unit for 4th grade that explored portraiture through multiple perspectives and emotions.
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After school involvement including designing and painting the backdrop for the school play.
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Demonstrated materials: acrylic paint, tempera paint, watercolor, oil pastel, chalk pastel, clay, collage and mark-making tools.
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Assumed responsibilities of cooperating teacher, including assessments, critiques using VTS strategies, preparing materials, meeting with families during “Back to School Night”, lesson planning to account for students with IEPs, etc.
Artist-in-Residence Summer 2018
Summer Music & Arts, East Northport, NY
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Designed, facilitated and fired a site-specific sculpture for a local school’s courtyard.
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Orchestrated a collaboration of over 200 students and staff.
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Eleven clay totem poles were erected ranging from 2-5' in height made from 250+ clay pieces.
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Clay beads and animal totems paid tribute to students’ research of local flora and fauna.
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Responsible for permanently installing the finished piece with concrete and rebar.
Student Teacher Jan-May 2018
East-Northport Middle School, East Northport, NY
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Implemented a unit for 7th grade with a focus on advocacy and visual storytelling through a study of modern uses of graffiti.
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Implemented a unit for 6th grade using abstract painting and collage to explore how the Elements of Art and Principles of Design can dictate composition through musical inspirations with review of color mixing.
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Demonstrated materials: acrylic paint, tempera paint, clay, collage, colored pencils, inking techniques, and mark-making tools.
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Assumed responsibilities of cooperating teacher, including assessments, critiques, preparing materials, matting student work, assisting with the annual art show, lesson planning to account for students with IEPS, etc.
TEFL Teacher Sept 2015-May 2016
Several companies in Madrid, Spain
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Earned a certification for Teaching English as a Foreign Language.
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Planned and taught an English curriculum for companies and academies in Madrid (group and private lessons for children & adults).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sales Specialist 2016-Present
Recreational Equipment Incorporated, Carle Place, NY
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Responsible for collaboration with team members to educate customers about materials needed for outdoor exploration.
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Instructed the women’s backpacking course.
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Drew and installed permanent signage throughout the store.
Editor 2015-2016
Adgravity, Madrid, Spain
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Edited all business materials for an international marketing company.
Plevé Artist under “Diamond Design and Art” for Pluczenik 2014-2015
New York City, NY
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Designed, developed, and assembled luxury handmade mosaic diamond jewelry.
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Designed a new color pallet featured by Saks Fifth Avenue.
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Company representative for JCK Vegas Premier Trade Show.
Creative Vision Factory Intern 2013
Wilmington, DE
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Participated in a weekly, artistic intervention with local, low-income, community members.
LG Tripp Internship 2013
Philadelphia, PA
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Established an electronic filing system for artist documentation.
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Responsible for prepping, curating and hanging part of an exhibition, packaged artwork, maintained daily gallery upkeep.
Blue Hen Art Ambassador 2010-2013
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
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Promoted the University of Delaware’s art program to prospective families through campus tours.
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Lead student panels, student advising, discussions with chairpersons and portfolio review days.
Project Manager, UD Community-Based Collaborative Project 2013
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
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Conceived, developed, and constructed various installations in the Greater Philadelphia Area.
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Highlighted sustainability methods and beautification of cities with public works projects such as the Philadelphia Flower Show.
Pediatrics ‘Child Life’ Volunteer 2012
Good Samaritan Medical Center, West Islip, NY
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Aided in both bedside and playroom care under the observation and guidance of practicing art therapists.
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Helped patients one-on-one or alongside their families to alleviate the stresses of hospitalization.
Start Up Africa Intern 2010-2011
Newark,DE
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Facilitated the establishment of a job market for college graduates in Kenya.
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Conducted extensive research and generated various fundraising techniques (designing brochures, shirts, etc.)
StuArt Publications Advisor 2011
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
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Conceived student art exhibits; developed publications, coordinated and hung work.
Lead Designer 2011
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
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Participated in a collaborative project with Digital Printmaking, Computer Science and Anthropology.
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Constructed an interactive map to effectively display mass data to raise awareness and study correlations of shanty towns.