Stephen Smith Email & Phone Number

161-04 Jamaica Ave, Queens, Ny

West Liberty, Iowa

• Developed a K-5th grade art curriculum with a focus on the Common Core and Iowa Core/Visual Arts Standards• Conducted 30 classes of 20-25 students weekly, lessons focused on a variety of artists, materials, and techniques• Assembled art department’s requisitions, orders, and inventories• Managed department’s weekly schedule, calendar, mailing lists, social media, and print and web materials • Assisted in data collection and statistical evaluation as a member of the PBIS and ALICE committees • Coordinated, lead, and participated in staff meetings and enrichment programs with fellow teachers, administrators, and guest speakers• Conducted extensive research on teaching practices with a focus on art history and technique• Corresponded with faculty, parents, and community members in-person, by telephone, email, and newsletters• Organized visits from the University of Iowa Museum of Art’s Touch Gallery• Handled logistical arrangements in planning programs and partnerships with resident artists and teachers from the U.S., Mexico, and Spain• Established the West Liberty Elementary “Night of the Arts”, a student lead art exhibition with art displays, tours, and demonstrations, as well as a student built cardboard arcade• Collaborated with local businesses & volunteers in hosting West Liberty’s 1st Annual K-6th Grade Art Show, displaying 600+ student artworks with 26 jury-selected pieces featured in a local calendar

Iowa City, Iowa Area

• Assisted with administrative duties including: inventory, cataloging, distributing, and acquisition of materials • Lead tours, fielded comments and complaints, and directed students throughout the facility and neighborhood• Trained incoming student staff and guests on Aleph, Fact Set, Morning Star, and Bloomberg systems• Tracked student registry, group reservations, visits, other essential data to streamline efficiency • Supported faculty and students in use of library databases and resources for the completion of research projects