SIERA SPEER
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging and rewarding position within a stable company where I can educate and inspire children and the community around us about the history, variety of techniques, and media used in art.
EDUCATION
Master of Education, Emory & Henry College, Emory, VA May 2016
Bachelor of Arts, Emory & Henry College, Emory, VA May 2016
Major: Studio Art Overall GPA: 3.68
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Practicum Student, Emory & Henry College, Emory, VA 2012-present
- Completed 110 hours of in-classroom observation at the elementary, middle, and high school levels
- Completed 70 hours of teaching at the middle school level under a mentor teacher
- In accordance with the SOLs, created and implemented lesson plans on the evolution of pottery, Native American art, Egyptian art, facial proportion art, commercial art, three-dimensional art, and the color wheel
Volunteer, River’s Way, Emory & Henry College October 2015
- Volunteered for a day at Emory & Henry College to educate the children on healthy living while creating art projects
- Helped to take the group to the Emory & Henry College art gallery
Camp Counselor, Smyth County DSS, Marion, VA Summers 2012-2015
- Provided assistance at a residential 4H camp for low-income children
- Helped to organize and execute art activities for the children
Ceramics Supplemental Instructor, Art Department, Emory & Henry College, Emory, VA Aug. 2012-April 2014
- Instructed students using different ceramic techniques one-on-one and in a class setting
- Started, loaded and unloaded electric and manual kilns; helped to mix glaze recipes
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Loading, unloading, and firing electric, manual, and trashcan kilns
- Throwing on a wheel
- Hand building
- Glaze measuring and creation
- Developing photography
- Basic Computer Skills: Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and Illustrator
- Frame building
- Basic Printmaking: Aquatint, Etching, and Reduction Print
- Creating movies on various programs
- Decorating cakes using a variety of mediums
- Creating plaster and silicone molds
- Hanging exhibitions by grid method
ART EXHIBITIONS
Emory & Henry College, Emory, VA Fall 2015
- Displayed a series of 15 works in a solo exhibition from October 17, 2015-November 12, 2015
William King Museum, Kappa Pi Art Fraternity Show, Abingdon, VA Spring 2014
Appalachian Spirit Gallery, Marion, VA June 2013-July 2013
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
Bakery/Deli Worker/Shift Leader, K-VA-T Food City, Marion, VA February 2011-Present
Bank Teller, Bank of Marion, Marion, VA May 2013-Present
Resident Advisor, Emory & Henry College, Emory, VA Aug. 2013-Fall 2015
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
Member of the Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
Member of Sigma Upsilon Nu Sorority
Founding Member of the Theta Kappa Chapter of Kappa Pi International Honorary Art Fraternity
Member of Sigma Mu Honor Society for the top 10% of graduating class
REFERENCES
Available upon request.