Paige Darbyshire

darbyshp@mail.gvsu.edu paige@darbyshire.net Cell: (248) 321-6631

Permanent Address: 2347 Highbury Drive Troy MI 48085

Local Address: 5969 8th Ave Apt G Grandville MI 49418

Objective
Acquire an Art student teacher assignment that will improve upon my ability to instruct in the fine arts field and initiate creative thinking in all varieties of students.

Education
Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI Bachelor of Science Art Education Emphasis in Printmaking Bachelor of Science Mathematics Education GPA: 3.53 (Senior Class Standing)

Related Experience
Teacher Assisting Northern Hills Middle School Observed and taught 8th Grade Mathematics Designed lessons and activities based on the Common Core State Standards for mathematics Assisted in a Power Hour unit where students came in for additional help in mathematics

Study Abroad Grand Valley State University / Arusha, Tanzania Developed and implemented lesson plans involving reform teaching practices Researched and observed pedagogical differences between Tanzania and the United States Participated in a variety of activities that expanded my cultural understanding

National Art Education Association Student Chapter Grand Valley State University Positions: Financial Officer (2010 2011), Vice President (2011 2012), President (2012 Present) Organized and led a variety of workshops for children of all ages Collaborated with other organizations and schools to make workshops a success Presented at the Michigan Art Education Association (MAEA) annual state conference (2012) Worked with children ages 5 to 15 years

Tutor Hudsonville High School Provided one on one assistance in a variety of Mathematics courses and after school tutoring Worked with students grades 9 - 12 Gained experience working with mathematics computer programs such as E2020

Grand Valley State University Prepared numerous lessons to utilize in local schools Collaborated with large organizations such as Frederick Meijer Gardens to design and implement workshops

National Art Education Association Member

Employment
Lobby Shop/Campus Dining Grand Valley State University Cashier & Certified Barista (2011 2012)

Honors/Awards
Deans List Grand Valley State University (2) I am Grand Valley Award 2013 Silver Medals (2) National Scholastics Art Competition 2007

References Attached

References
Bryan Hoekstra Cooperating Teacher Northern Hills Middle School bhoekstra@fhps.net (616) 493-8650 Forest Hills Public Schools Lisa Kasmer Instructor Grand Valley State University kasmerl@gvsu.edu 616-331-2307 A-2-138 Mackinac Hall Katalin Zaszlavik Instructor & Advisor Grand Valley State University zaszlavk@gvsu.edu 616-331-3166 1113 Calder Art Center Karrie Erwin Employer Lobby Shop at GVSU 100 Commons Allendale, MI 49401 616-331-3016