Bianca Burwell
Address: 7143 Sandy Lane, Malvern, Ohio 44644
Work E-mail: burwellbi@alliancecityschools.org
Personal E-mail: biancaburwell@gmail.com
Phone: 330.205.7016
Education
The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio
Bachelor of Art in Art Education with P, K-12 Ohio Visual Arts Licensure, Magna Cum Laude, May 2014
Malvern High School, Malvern, Ohio
Honors Diploma, Top 5 Graduate, May 2009
Sandy Valley High School, Magnolia, Ohio
2-years of Graphic Design College Tech-Prep training, August 2007 - May 2009
Teaching Experience
Visual Arts Educator, Alliance Middle School, Alliance, Ohio, August 2014 - Present
Design engaging learning experiences for visual arts students (Grades 6-8), Develope visual art web-based resources for students, prepare student work for art exhibitions and competitions, and create formative and summative learning assessments.
Artsplorations Summer Dreamoratory Instructor, TomTod Ideas, Canton, Ohio, July 2015
Encourage students to explore innovation through the visual arts. Students spend time developing creative problem solving approaches, brainstorming and critical thinking skills. (1 week-long session)
Navigators Instructor, Alliance Middle School, Alliance, Ohio, August 2014-Present
Assist with after-school tutoring through the Navigators Excel Program, as well as instruct an Advanced Drawing class for students. This drawing class focuses on skill, technique, and vocabulary.
Student Teacher, Canton South High School, Canton, Ohio, Spring 2014
Designed engaging learning experiences for visual arts students (Grades 9-12), Developed visual art web-based resources for students, prepared student work for art exhibitions and competitions, and created formative and summative learning assessments.
Student Teacher, Faircrest Memorial Middle School, Canton, Ohio, Spring 2014
Designed engaging learning experiences for visual arts students (Grades 5-8), Developed visual art web-based resources for students, prepared student work for art exhibitions and competitions, and created formative and summative learning assessments.
Instructor, smART Program, Leggett Elementary School, Akron, Ohio, Fall 2013
Designed and taught a lesson plan during the after school outreach program for at-riskstudents. Implementation of classroom management and meaningful lessons was a developing step in participating in this program.
Mentor Instructor, ArtsLIFT Summer Program, Akron, Ohio, Summer 2013
Technology in Education Training, Alliance High School, January 2015
RTI Personal Development, Alliance Middle School, March 2015
Formative Assessment Training, Faircrest Memorial Middle School, Spring 2014
Art Therapy Training, Art Lead Teacher Meeting, Stark County Educational Service Center, February 2014
Literacy in Visual Arts Training, Art Lead Teacher Meeting, Stark County Educational Service Center, September 2014
Field & Service Learning Experience (Observations)
Helen Arnold Elementary School, Akron, Ohio, Fall 2013
Hudson High School, Hudson, Ohio, Spring 2013
Hudson Middle School, Hudson, Ohio, Fall 2012
St. Vincent St. Mary High School, Akron, Ohio, Fall 2012
Freedom House for Women, Akron, Ohio Fall 2012
Skills
Organizations &
Activities
FINE ARTS
Drawing
Painting
Printmaking
Ceramics
Photography
Mixed Media
ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE
Photoshop
InDesign
Illustrator
MICROSOFT OFFICE
Word
Excel
GOOGLE DOCS
25LIVE
(Event Management Software)
PINNACLE
(Online Grading System)
Phi Sigma Alpha
Volunteer Experience
Head Softball Coach
14 & Under
Malvern, Ohio, Summer 2011
Assistant Softball Coach
12 & Under
Malvern, Ohio, Summer 2009 & 2010
2010 - present
2010 - present
Work Experience
Assistant Manager, The University of Akron Department of Student Life
Operations, Akron, Ohio, December 2013 - Present
As a Student Assistant Manager, it is my responsibility to create & enforce policy, correspond with full time staff in regards to the operation of the Student Union building, create daily agendas, lead and instruct a team, ensure client satisfaction, and implement building safety.
Senior Student Assistant, The University of Akron Department of Student Life
Operations, Akron, Ohio, January 2012 - December 2013
As a Senior Student Assistant, it was my responsibility to actively manage and lead the Operations crew. On a daily basis, I enforced building policies, ensured client satisfaction and building safety, and communicated ideas between the crew and managers.
Student Assistant, The University of Akron Department of Student Life,
Operations, Akron, Ohio, January 2011 - January 2012
As a Student Assistant crew member, it was my responsibility to maintain building cleanliness, implement safety procedures, and ensure client satisfaction with the setting of meeting room setups.
Scholarships
Presidential Scholarship, The University of Akron, (4 years)
Honors Scholarship, The University of Akron, (4 years)
Honors, Recognitions, & Awards
Dean's List - The University of Akron - All previous academic semesters
Honors Dean's List - The University of Akron - 6 previous academic semesters
Phi Sigma Alpha
National Honors Society - Malvern High School
National Technical Honors Society - Malvern High School
"Who's Who Among American High School Students"
4-Year Varsity Letterman (Softball)
1st Team IVC (Softball)
1st Team Eastern District (Softball)