Brenda Alonso

142 Irving St. Lincoln, Ne 68521 402-802-1960 alonso_bren@yahoo.com brendaalonso.weebly.com

Education
Bachelor of Science in Education and Human sciences University of Nebraska Lincoln
GPA: 3.58/4 Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2015
Endorsement: Art k-12
Praxis Status: Completed Praxis I. Praxis II in progress
Honors and Awards:
D. & E. Graham Scholarship
Deans List, College of Education of Human sciences: Spring 2013, Summer 2013, and Spring 2014
Member of the National Society Collegiate Scholar
Selected for Undergraduate Studio Art Competition: 26th and 27th annual
Selected for Nebraska National Undergraduate Juried Art Exhibition 2014
Selected for 2014 Haystack Mountain School of Craft Work Study

High school Diploma Lincoln North Star High School
General studies Graduation year 2010
GPA: 3.31/4

Related Experience in Education
Lux Center for the Arts, Lincoln, NE In progress
Art Instructor
Teaching and substituting classes being taught
Implementing and designing lesson plans
Assisting with studio maintenance
Setting up and taking down of community activities such as party in the parks

Resources for Human Development, Lincoln, Ne In progress
Direct Support Professional
Assisting and supporting individuals who exhibit mental illness and/or intellectual disabilities.
Administrating and inventorying medication
Supervising and assisting individuals on outings in the community
Maintaining a clean and healthy living environment for individuals
Little Scholars Academy, Lincoln, NE -March 2013-February 2014
Teacher
Meal preparation
Designing lesson plans and implementing them
Planning outings for children
Maintaining a clean and healthy environment for children
Documenting feeding and changing times for infants
Practicum at East High School, Lincoln, Ne Spring Semester 2013
Observing and assisting a teacher for advanced portfolio class and intermediate ceramics class
Co-taught lessons
Observing and assisting students with drawing and glazing ceramic objects
Practicum at Culler Middle School, Lincoln, Ne Spring Semester 2013
Gaining experience interacting with students and understanding how an art classroom functions
in a middle school setting
Observing and assisting students working on basic skills in clay and various drawing exercises.
Assisting students with behavioral and learning disabilities as well as visual and hearing
impairments.
Northeast Family Center, Lincoln, Ne - August 2011-March 2013
Community Learning Center Teacher Assistant at Brownell Elementary
Supervising unstructured classroom time
Monitoring and planning event nights
Maintaining inventory of supplies and ordering supplies when needed
Developing and implementing lesson plans
Assisting students with homework
Attending monthly meetings and workshops
Practicum at Lincoln North Star, Lincoln, Ne - Spring Semester 2012
Observing and assisting students working on slab and coil built ceramics
Helping with maintaining clay and clay tools
Assisting students with hearing impairments and learning disabilities
Brownell Elementary School, Lincoln, Ne - April 6, 2012 to May 4, 2012- February 2012 to Mar 2012
Art Club Lead Teacher
Preparing lesson plans and materials
Demonstrating art techniques
Assisting students with projects
Lincoln North Star High School, Lincoln, Ne - October 18, 2010 January 7, 2010
Volunteer Teacher Assistant for Beginning Pottery
Observing students
Assisting lead teacher with lessons
Supervising students and offering aid when needed


Lincoln Childrens Museum, Lincoln, Ne - Summer 2009
Volunteer Club Teacher
Supervising camp children
Assisting with teaching themed camps
Helping with cleanup
Leading groups on field trips

Skills
Languages
Fluent Spanish and English
Content knowledge
Fire gas and electric kilns
Mix clays ranging from cone 04-10, mix glazes, terra sigillata, and slips
Mold making
Art History
Painting
Digital Photography and Darkroom Photography
Sculpture
Drawing
Printmaking
Software knowledge
Adobe Light room to process digital photography, with the understanding of a DSLR camera
Web 2.0 educational programs such as Google Documents, Dropbox, Flickr, Prezi, Youtube,
Voice thread, and Weebly
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Instructing related Knowledge
Infant, Child, and Adult CPR; First Aid, American Heart Association
Classroom management training
BIST training
Multitasking Skills
Time Management skills