Jillian Webberson

jwebberson8@gmail.com
jillianwebberson.weebly.com
24 Eisenhower Drive
Norton, Ma 02766
(774)-265-0929

OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position as an Art Teacher bringing the ability to assist students with realizing their potential
and advancing their artistic skills. Developing art curriculum and providing instructional support by
accommodating a variety of activities with the goal of teaching the wonders of art.

EDUCATION
Tufts University, Medford, MA May 2014
School of Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
Master of Arts in Teaching in Art Education

Cedar Crest College, Allentown, PA May 2011
Bachelor of Art in Studio Art (Printmaking Concentration) Magna Cum Laude
Minors in Marketing and Mathematics

EXPERIENCE
Angier Elementary School, Waban, MA
September 2013 - April 2014
Visual Art Internship/Student Teacher
Pre-practicum (September - December); Full time practicum (January - April 2014)
Assist cooperating teacher Deborah Kramer in all art activities, discuss student expectations, and develop
an engaging classroom environment. Design and implement art curriculum for students in grades 1-5
emphasizing on the essential role of multicultural education, differentiation, visual culture, art materials/
techniques, and technology. Attend district art department meetings and workshops. Observe and work
with muralist for a school wide project for the new Angier building.

Russell School Family Arts Night, Dorchester, MA
October 23, 2013
Organize and facilitate a community arts night for the students and families. Design flyers (in both
English and Spanish) to advertise the event throughout the school and local community.

School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
September 2013 present
Art Education Graduate Assistant
Assist director and faculty members with office management, classroom organization, maintenance of
materials and library/resource center, research, and details for Art Education Festival.

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA
September 2013 - November 2013
Visual Art Intern
Assist in the Childrens Saturday Studio Art Classes for students ages 5-6. Implemented a variety of
artistic media skills through lessons influenced by artwork in exhibits in the Museums collections.

Norton Public Schools, Norton, MA
September 2012 June 2013
Substitute Teacher
Teach classes in the Norton Public School District (middle school learning specialist/special needs).


Southwicks Zoo, Mendon, MA
May 2012 August 2012
Art Coordinator /Instructor
Coordinate and teach art projects for the Wild Adventure Summer Program (Grades K-7).

Festival Fete (Art Festival Production Company), Providence, RI
May 2011 January 2013
Event Planner/Instructor/Social Marketer
Liaison between artists/vendors and festival director. Creative Consultant and Assistant Event Planner.
Instructor at Childrens Creation Station. Blogging, advertising, public relations, t-shirt design/silk-
screening.

Devils Rainbow Printing, Central Falls, RI
May 2010 August 2010
Managed the entire screen printing process, creating posters, t-shirts, stickers, and album covers.

Towanda Investments, Norton, MA and Providence, RI
May 2010 August 2010
Assisted to launch marketing department.
Design corporate logo, business cards, marketing materials. Manage direct marketing campaign.

EXHIBITIONS
5 in 4 Senior Art Exhibition at Cedar Crest College, Allentown, PA, April 2011
Our Eightfold Path at Cedar Crest College, Allentown, PA, December 2010
Where the Women Are at Cedar Crest College, Allentown, PA, October 2010
Life Choice at Cedar Crest College, Allentown, PA, January 2010
Hand Picked at the Mercantile Home, Easton, PA, April 2009

HONORS AND AWARDS
Howard Agar Memorial Prize (Cedar Crest College Senior Art Award)
Alpha Phi Omega (National Community Service Fraternity)
Kappa Mu Epsilon (National Mathematics Honor Society)
Nu Delta Alpha (National Dance Honor Society) Historian
National Society of Leadership and Success

SPECIALTIES/RELATED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
Art Skills - printmaking, silkscreening, painting, drawing, ceramics, mixed media, sculpture,
bookmaking
Tech Skills - Artsonia, Photoshop, InDesign
Institutional Themes - differentiated instruction, multicultural, interdisciplinary, Understanding By
Design, technology integration

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Approximately 1,170 + hrs of service and years of commitment.
Food and Friends Soup Kitchen (2003 to Present)
Life is good Festival (2011, 2012, 2013)
Festival Fete (2011 & 2012)
Relay for Life (2009, 2010, 2012)
Habitat for Humanity - Alternative Spring Break (2010 & 2011)
Community Dance Day (2011)
Allentown Symphony (2009, 2010, 2011)
Boys and Girls Club of America (2009)

References available upon request.