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Jennifer Polillo

 

2002-2007       BFA, University of Pennsylvania

1997-2001       Certificate, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

 

MISSION

 

I aim to engage all of my students, with their various interests and needs by facilitating student-centered, active learning experiences in order to guide them to develop transferable 21st Century skills.

 

SKILLS

 

  • Instructional Best Practices

  • Classroom Management

  • Hands-on Instruction

  • Curriculum Development

  • Cross-Curricular Planning

  • TAB/ Choice-Based Learning

  • Studio and Graphic Arts

  • Arts Administration

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EMPLOYMENT

 

Long-Term Substitute Art Teacher, Tower Hill School, Wilmington, DE    May - June 2019

 

  • Development of a k-4 curriculum based on the Teaching Artistic Behaviors (TAB) philosophy, including managing multiple centers, and facilitating mini-lesson demonstrations

 

Teaching Artist in Residence, The Print Center, Philadelphia, PA        February - May 2019

 

  • Development of a 20 hr. curriculum based on The Print Center’s exhibitions

  • Facilitate hands-on instruction and demonstrations of materials and techniques

  • Lead research and discussions in related Contemporary Art theory as a framework for student-driven exploration and learning

  • Guide students to create individual and collaborative printed works

 

Director of Education, The Delaware Contemporary (DCCA), Wilmington, DE      2015-2018

 

  • Develop and manage Education Department budgets and tracking of expenses

  • Design and maintain over 20 programs per year for ages Three - Senior Adults including a Community-based Artist in Residence, Family Programs, Classes and Workshops, Make & Mingle Series, Lecture Series, Professional Development for Artists, Annual Educator Forum, Innovative registration and grant-based Summer Camps, After school High School Arts Clubs, Curriculum-Aligned Arts-Integrated Outreach Programs for title-one K-12 schools, and the Volunteer Museum Tour Guide Program

  • Hire and Supervise a staff of approximately 30

  • Assist Development Department in grant writing and reporting

  • Manage all daily departmental responsibilities including but not limited to program facilitation, on and off-site scheduling, teaching artist support and lesson plan review, photo/video documentation, registration, evaluations, and ordering and receiving supplies

  • Collaborate with all department heads to develop cohesive and dynamic programs

  • Develop and maintain relationships with community partners

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Teaching Artist, Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts, Wilmington, DE       2010-2015

 

  • Lead teacher for Summer Camp 2011-2014

  • Lead teacher for Creative Arts Club 2013-2016                                                   

  • Contemporary Connections Program Resident Artist 2010-2015

  • Assistant to the lead teacher for Summer Camp 2010                              

  • Teacher for Family Programming               

                                               

  • Development of hands-on lesson plans utilizing a wide variety of media

  • Leading instruction for full-day camps comprised of up to 24 children

  • Purchasing supplies and maintaining accurate inventory

  • Facilitated cross-curricular lessons through the Contemporary Connections Program 

  • Supervising and instructing assistants and volunteers

  • Maintaining a well-managed classroom

  • Installing and showcasing student work for exhibit

 

RELATED EXPERIENCE

 

  • Artist in Residence - July, Relais Borgo Santo Pietro, Palazzetto, (SI) ITALY         2016, 2017

  • Teaching Artist, Brandywine River Museum of Art, Chadds Ford, PA                    2012-2015

  • Teaching Artist, Newark Arts Alliance, Newark, DE                                                     2010-2015

  • Adjunct Professor, Cecil County Community College, Elkton, MD                       2010-2015

  • Artist in Residence, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA                         2012, 2013

  • Instructor, Montgomery County Youth Center, Norristown, PA                             2002-2005

                                                     

ACCOLADES

 

  • New York Center for Photographic Art International Call for Entry,

      SEASONS, Awarded First and Second Place                                                                       2013

  • The Rehoboth Art League Juror’s Award for Excellence                                              2010

  • Linda Lee Alter Award for Landscape Painting                                                               2001    

  • Historic Yellow Springs Award for Landscape Painting                                                2000

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