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- 1. April DeMarco 9 Priscilla Court Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 H (914) 528-9585 C (914) 434-4365 E demarcohouse@optonline.net www.demarcostudios.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprildemarco EDUCATION Purchase College, State University of New York Major: Painting/Drawing/Sculpture Bachelors in Fine Art Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, New York Major: Art Education Study Abroad; Italy, University of International Arts New York State Art Education Teaching Certification Grades K-12 Permanent Certification and Tenure North Rockland Central School District Master of Science degree in Instructional Technology, New York Institute of Technology The Master's Program in Instructional Technology develops expertise in the use of leading edge media and technology for teaching and learning. Graduates of the program work as master teachers in P-12 classrooms, and as school or district instructional technology leaders, staff developers, and curriculum designers. Initial courses enhance teachers' expertise with a wide range of media and applications and set the stage for understanding how instructional technology can fulfill its potential to Entice, Encourage, Enable and Empower learners. Building on theories of learning, motivation, and curriculum design, teachers next learn to apply newly developed technology skills to language arts, social studies, math, science, and technology curricular content. Museum Studies Intern, Mystic Seaport Museum, CT Exposure to archives, public collection, internal management, exhibit design and preservation. Simultaneously held a position as a museum teacher for the childrens exhibit. TEACHING EXPERIENCE Art Teacher, North Rockland Central School District, NY All evaluations in this time of service are deemed exceeds expectations. Author of a technology integrated curriculum for the first cross- curricular program of its kind in the district. Work documented in SAANYs Journal, published by then, Superintendent of Technology, now Supt of Schools, Dr. Brian Monahan. Instructed over seven workshops for teacher training in technology. This school year in fall of 2007 expanded workshop subjects to include material supporting peaceful playgrounds and anti-bully agendas with Vivien Gussin Paleys You Cant Say You Cant Play. Developed a DBAE (Discipline Based Art education) curriculum with an emphasis on art history and art aesthetics, ahead of the New York State Standards in Art Education. Integrated DBQ models for enhanced performance for students in ERB writing assignments. Designed a curriculum for Advanced Studio In Art course. Hands on experience with inclusion and assisted technologies for handicapped, special education and bilingual students. Initiated a morning art club that facilitated over 120 students a year. Electronically designed layout
- 2. and edited the Haverstraw Middle School yearbook for two years. Responsible for monthly displays for over 800 students work a year plus an annual show at the Administration Building. Art Teacher, New Era Creative Space, Peekskill NY This community based resource center is focused on creative based experiences that shape the growing child into conscious active lifelong learners. Their art program is no exception. The work I created at NECS involved in direct course creation, social media publicity and informational engagement in the community to educate, inform and inspire our audiences. I creative offerings to inaugurate this center with art classes for elementary school kids, middle, high school and adult classes in art. I organized open house events and community outreach to include multi interest evenings that involved outreach to a half dozen neighboring school districts. Art Teacher, Westchester Community College Pre-College Program, Peekskill, NY The pre-college program will offer some of the most current digital art workshops for children and teens. At the Center, you will find digital arts training with state-of-the-art equipment and nurturing instruction, which provides opportunities for creative expression through the purposeful use of multi- media tools. Meditation Painting- Online Class at DeMarcoStudios.com This course was created to use the wonderful reach of the internet and reach participants from seven different countries and host and moderate an online video art class in Meditation Painting. This course was specifically designed for adults and created in video while moderated weekly live with a full syllabus to engage the growing uses for the amazing healing and therapeutic processes of art to address a growing world of concerns to slow down in an ever fast paced and over stimulating world. Art Director, Camp Nabby, Mohegan Lake, NY Hired to rebuild a new art program for very prestigious camp and its upscale clientele. Worked within budget to restore physical space as a working studio and develop a Pre k-Senior Camp lesson plan curriculum to serve a population of 600 students a summer. In my role as director I trained two college students with varying degrees of instruction in art and/or education. Worked closely to prepare, guide and model for them the skills to manage and studio, plan and prep for lessons, order and stock supplies and demonstrate varying teaching styles and techniques. Beacon High School, 61st Manhattan, Student Teacher Saturday Art School, Brooklyn, New York CURATORIAL/PROFESSIONAL DeMarcoStudios.com. In this capacity I began a business networking, exhibiting and managing a studio: all necessities to successfully support the thriving business of selling my artwork. I closely work with art reps to place my original fine art in private residential and commercial projects in interior design. Over 30 juried show exhibitions throughout the New York Metropolitan area displaying a range of paintings. In this role I am responsible for obtaining contracts and every physical aspect of exhibiting my space including displays and lighting. My background in technology and digital images serves to proof when building, designing and maintaining my professional website, DeMarcoStudios.com. A CV of exhibits can be found on my website and full professional media bio can be seen on my Linkedin profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprildemarco .
- 3. As an artist, I work with Interior Designers and Stagers on demand to supply and create commissioned or place private collection art works in their client projects. I am known to have cultivated a clear, accessible and affordable way to place original works in high quality places for professional jobs. Currently I work with design talents like Lisa McTernan of Lifestyles by Lisa and Two Blue Ducks, a home staging and interior design firm with Laurie Messman. In this capacity I began a business networking, exhibiting and managing a studio: all necessities to successfully support the thriving business of selling my artwork. I closely work with art reps to place my original fine art in private residential and commercial projects in interior design. Production Composed space for a senior student art show and exhibit of 78 artists work. All aspects of installation, overseeing code and building logistics, lighting crews in compliance with electrical crew and teams. Handles over 500 pieces of original art work. Directed two major art auctions and raised over $10,000. Event organization included marketing to closing and day of festivities including press. Founded an overnight hosting program for prospective students of college institution. Programmed visitor based guided tour of the college and grounds. Primary functions included the interpretation of the architectural and educational history of the 100-year-old campus and addressing academic, social and career track issued of the prospective student candidates. In charge of student group and public speaking presentations on Open House events to manage and host groups through out campus and classrooms to represent the diverse educational offerings available. EDITORIAL/PUBLICATIONS/LECTURES Topic: Branding for Artists, guest speaker Monday Salon Series by Carla Rae Johnson. This series and evening lecture is part of an ongoing outreach support for local artists and is community based to unite and aid the concerns and community that local artists have today. Presenter for Underground Art Initiative, An Online Free Training Lecturer Video Series that helps artists clarify their message, enhance their social media presence, upgrade their digital portfolio, attract clients, gain clarity on a communication plan on how their work can serve others. SAANYS Journal, School Administrators Association of New York State Hat Trick Magazine,Digital Online Women Entrepreneur Cover Feature Marie Forleo B School, Product and Retail/ Etail Contributor Guide (via Arts) 2013 Affiliations East End Arts Peekskill Arts Alliance Garrison Art Center Ossining Arts Council Arts Westchester CV 2014-2015 Showcase at Hudson Valley HC, Landscapes in Dusk. 2014 National Juried Show East End Arts, Riverhead, NY 2014 Flinn Gallery, Animalia, Greenwhich Ct Mar 2012 The Open Center, NYC Interpreting the Unseen