JULIA R.

CORSO
juliacorso@att.net
65 Old Long Ridge Road
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 837-7978
CERTIFICATIONS

Connecticut Initial Educator Certification, K-12 Art (042)

Cross-Endorsement in Elementary Education, anticipated Summer 2016

EDUCATION

Masters of Art, Teaching, anticipated Spring 2017

Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT
Bachelors of Science, Art Education, December 2013
Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT
Associates Degree, Integrated Studies, May 2011
Endicott College, Beverly, MA
Study Abroad, September 2010-May 2011
Goldsmiths University of London, London, UK
Fine Arts, September to December 2010
Art Psychotherapy, Art History, and Psychology, January to May 2011

WORK EXPERIENCE
Visual Art Teacher, 2014-15
Whisconier Middle School, Brookfield, CT
Teaching art classes daily for students in grades 5-8
Wrote new curriculum aligned with National Art Standards
Assisted in training for and production of Unified Theater performance as Faculty Mentor
Co-leader of Peer Leadership Club for grades 5 and 6
Ran weekly Mural Club after school activity for students in grades 5-8
Attended Connecticut Association of Schools Elementary Student Leadership Conference
Nature Director, 2014-15
Long Ridge Camp, Stamford, CT
Ran Nature-based activities for students in Nursery through ninth grade
Developed and executed curriculum of nature-based activities for an eight week summer camp program
Long Term Substitute Teacher, 2014
Ridgefield High School, Ridgefield, CT
Taught four art classes daily, Art Foundation, Drawing and Illustration, and two sections of Advanced Projects
for students in grades 9-12
Implemented own lessons into Ridgefield arts curriculum
Ran an advisory of 9th grade students in accordance with the Ridgefield High School SLO Advisory Program
Substitute Teacher, 2014
Greenwich Public Schools, Greenwich, CT
Assistant Director to the Upper Art School, 2013
Audubon Arts Camp, Neighborhood Music School, New Haven, CT
Taught daily Art Intensives class for students in Grades 6-12
Responsibilities include set construction and scenic design for theatre productions
Costume design for theatre productions

Counselor/ Den Leader, 2012

Boy Scouts of America, Greenwich, CT
Expressive Therapy Intern, 2009 (120-hour internship)
Silver Hill Hospital, New Canaan, CT
Worked alongside Art, Horticulture, and Pet Therapists in Acute Care Unit and Adolescent Inpatient Unit
Ran group therapy sessions themed around art for clients aged 13-60
CLINICAL FIELD AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Social Media and Communications Committee, Founders Hall Battle of the Chefs, 2014
Founders Hall, Ridgefield, CT
Wrote and coordinated advertising for fundraising event
Coordinated social media advertising campaign using a variety of multimedia and online forums
Student Teaching, Elementary Placement, Fall 2013
Julian Curtiss School, Greenwich, CT
Taught eighteen art classes weekly for grades K-5
Wrote own lessons in accordance with Greenwich Public School curriculum
Participated in Professional Development, School-wide events, and Open House
Proposed, organized, and carried out a field trip to a local art museum, leading three guided tours of third grade
students through a gallery exhibition relating to a self-written unit
Student Teaching, Secondary Placement, Fall 2013
Westhill High School, Stamford, CT
Taught five art classes daily for grades 9-12
Developed and carried out unit plans for Drawing and Painting I, Ceramics I, Jewelry and Metalsmithing I and
II classes
Observed and aided in Photography I, Computer Graphics, and AP Art History classes
Before-School Art Program, Spring 2013
Davis Street Arts and Academics Magnet School, New Haven, CT
Ran four classes of art activities each week
K-4 art education morning program

JULIA R. CORSO
juliacorso@att.net
65 Old Long Ridge Rd
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 837-7978

REFERENCES
Deane Renda
Principal
Whisconier Middle School
17 W Whisconier Rd
Brookfield, CT 06804
(203) 775-7700
rendad@brookfieldps.org

LeAnn Hinkle
Art Teacher
Julian Curtiss School
180 E Elm St
Greenwich, CT 06830
(203) 869-1896
leann_hinkle@greenwich.k12.ct.us

Robin Konrad
Art Department Head, Teacher, District Content Leader
Westhill High School
125 Roxbury Rd,
Stamford, CT 06902
(203) 977-5634
RKonrad@ci.stamford.ct.us