Erica Klinger • 21 Lakeshore Drive • Barrington, NH 03825
603.664.5925 • erica@metrocast.net

Education

University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire, (2003-2004)
Master of Art Education, December 2004

University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut, (1990-1994)
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design, Honors each semester, Graduated Cum Laude

West Chester University, West Chester, Pennsylvania, (1989-1990)
Liberal Arts Major with a concentration in Psychology. Honors both semesters.

Certification

New Hampshire K-12 Certification
K-12 Art Education Teacher, eligible December 2004

Student Teaching Intern, (September 2003 - Fall 2004)

Strafford School, Strafford, New Hampshire (Fall 2004)

  • Full time position responsible for teaching art to grades K-12 and primary teacher for 7th, 6th 4th and 2nd grade classes.
  • Created and taught a curriculum unit on book making focusing on 3 main learning styles, visual-spatial, kinesthetic and auditory/interpersonal.
  • Organized and facilitated group discussion around a colloquium question that looked at learning styles and how they are distributed and used in the classroom.
  • Experimented with different teaching methods to enhance student motivation and concentration (brain gym exercises, station teaching, group projects, think-pair-share, quarterbacking etc.)
  • Reviewed student IEP’s and implemented classroom modification to support an inclusive classroom environment (graphic organizers, templates, visual aids, diagrams, hand-outs)
  • Emphasized the importance of having student’s express their interests in their artwork.
  • Developed lessons that were flexible for students independent of skill level.
  • Created rubrics for projects made up of criteria that allowed students to their work at their own developmental level and still meet all of the project objectives.
  • Enforced and supported an established system of self-assessment through effort and conduct grades given by each student at the end of class.
  • Integrated the progressive artist’s workshop philosophy into a traditional art classroom environment.
  • Worked with students during extracurricular activities to establish stronger relationships with students and enhance communication

Noble High School, Member of Coalition of Essential Schools, North Berwick, Maine (Spring 2004)

  • Full time position responsible for teaching Introductory Photography and Videography classes.
  • Functioned as a team operating on block scheduling associated with vertical learning academies.
  • Taught lessons to heterogeneously grouped classes grade 9-12, with one week as the primary teacher.
  • Designed and implemented units that involved art history, technical skills, computer technology, cooperative learning, creativity, student assessment and interdisciplinary lessons.
  • Worked with art department on creating a common assessment rubric and marketing materials for Spring District Art Show.
  • Member of a senior portfolio assessment panel.
  • Began the process of an Action Research Project on how the knowledge of visual-spatial and bodily-kinesthetic intelligences can positively influence student behavior.
  • Participated in extracurricular photo club activities.

Live Learn and Teach Program, Dover Middle School, Dover, New Hampshire (May - August 2004)

  • Collaborated with a co-teacher to plan and implement an enrichment program for grades 4-6.
  • Employed a community-based learning model.
  • Empowered students through a theme of Healthy Body Healthy Mind, to become life-long learners and incorporate a more positive self-image and healthier outlook into their lives.
  • Created a positive and comfortable atmosphere generated from active learning through art and physical activities.

Adjunct Professor, McIntosh College, Dover, New Hampshire (Summer - Fall 2003)

Planned and implemented design curriculum to students pursuing an Associates Degree in Visual Communications.

Professional Experience

Freelance Designer, Barrington, New Hampshire (1994 - present)
Conceptual development and design of materials for various traditional and Internet marketing design groups. Responsibilities include creative strategy documents, flow charts, market research analysis, storyboard illustration
and presentation.

  • Profitably manage an independent remote office with consistent client base.
  • Design and produce Symposium materials including lobby signs, workbooks, web and print invitations and CD-ROM Flash and Power Point presentations.

Creative Director, Stratum New Media, Norfolk, Virginia (August 2000 - July 2003)
Creative Director for a technology-driven communications company. Worked daily on a directors committee of Technical, Business and Account Executives to profitably produce marketing materials, commercial advertisements and Internet media in a timely manner. Obtained and managed contract designers and developers, providing
technical and art direction to achieve innovative designs.

  • Succeeded in enhancing company’s corporate identity with the launch of their first flash web site.
  • Facilitated the production of projects by meeting strict deadlines and budget restraints.
  • Delivered creative products that exceeded client expectations.
  • Responsible for reviewing portfolios to hire qualified employees/contractors for design.
  • Worked directly with national brands such as SuperClubs Resorts, California Olive Industry, Raised Right Chicken and Avalon Beverage.

Creative Director, Altair Technologies, Inc., Virginia Beach, Virginia (October 1999 - August 2000)
Program and project manager for Internet and CD-ROM based applications for commercial and military clients. Responsible for managing “work flow” and development for design team. Engineered “start-up” company’s marketing strategy including all advertising related issues. Assisted in acquiring new clients and promoting long-term relationships by providing them with creative, effective and quality design solutions.

Web Designer, SymWeb, Inc., Virginia Beach, Virginia (June 1995 - October 1999)
Personally responsible for the design of major promotional projects including web page designs, corporate identity packages, brochures, direct-mail and magazine advertisements. Worked remotely for periods of time, maintaining long-distance working relationships while producing quality digital and traditional print designs.

Graphic Designer, Loquar Design, Chesapeake, Virginia (November 1994 - June 1995)

Skills

PowerSchool student information system, Mac OS X, Windows, iMovie, Quark Xpress, Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Fontographer, Macromedia Fireworks, Director, Flash and Dreamweaver.

Honors

Advertising Awards

  • 2003 Gold ADDY Award for Interactive Media
    Client: The Mariners' Museum, Entry: Geer Letters Flash Interactive
  • 2003 Silver ADDY Award for Interactive Media
    Client: Vittles, Entry: California Olive Industry Web site
  • 2001 ADDY Award Citation of Excellence
    Client: Avalon Beverage Company, Entry: Avalon Beverage Web site

Recognition Plaques: Hope House Foundation, Bruce Rader Charities

Interprint 2003 - Impressions: Works by University of Connecticut Alumni Printmakers.
Wilbur Cross Atrium Gallery, September 25 - October 4, 2003

Memberships

New Hampshire Art Educators’ Association
Golden Key International Honor Society
Art Student Union, University of Connecticut (1992-1994)
Delta Gamma Fraternity, (Secretary, 1993)

Related Experience

T-Ball coach, Barrington, NH (Summer 2004)

School Ski Trip Instructor/Chaperone (Winter 2004)

Camp Counselor, (Summers 1989 - 1993)
Certified Archery Instructor for day and overnight summer camp programs in Connecticut and North Carolina.

Field Hockey, (1984-1990)

  • Recruited on scholarship for West Chester University, Division 1, Freshman year
  • Junior National Team, Europe, Summer 1989
  • Trumbull High school Division II First team All-State and All-Conference, Senior year
  • Trumbull High school team captain, Senior year

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