Chandon

M. Hammersmith

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

Chandonhammer@gmail.com / (630) 484-4784

Portfolio: chandonhammersmith.weebly.com

State of Colorado Teaching Certification

Endorsement: Art Education

AVID Certified Tutor

Fort Collins, CO
May 2016
August 2015

Fort Collins, CO
2011-2016

2014, 2016

2015

2013

2011
Geneva, IL

2011

EDUCATION
Colorado State University





Bachelor of Arts




Concentration: Art Education / Studio Emphasis: Pottery

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Deans List





Gateway to Graduation Scholarship


CSU Pottery Guild




Deans Scholarship




Artist of the Month




Exhibited gallery work in First Fridays

ART SKILLS

Pottery / Sculpture / Drawing / Painting / Photography / Printmaking / Metalsmithing & Jewelry / Digital Design
Computer/Technology Skills: laser cutter, 3D printing, Adobe Photoshop and video editing software

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Rocky Mountain High School







Student taught in art rooms for one full year




Fort Collins, CO
Worked in 2D, 3D, Drawing, Painting, and Advanced Painting art classrooms

2015-2016
Created lesson plans and taught daily using the characteristics and expressive features of art
Constructed assessments for all lessons
Worked with integrated service students of a wide spectrum
Instructed students to think creatively like artists
Created lessons on clay sculptures, plaster sculptures, reuse of material sculptures, and also nature tiles
Demonstrated and taught a variety of techniques: coil, slab, pinch, slip, score, texture, volume, line, shape,
surface treatment, painting, and glazing
Created relationships with students through critique write ups, personal projects, and conversation
Taught variations of line, measuring, proportions, perspective, and live figure drawing, drawing
techniques, and also portraiture drawing
Instructed lessons on acrylic value portraits, illustrations, abstract paintings, and watercolor techniques
Assembled self-assessments and multiple varieties of critiques and reflections
Graded all daily assignments and art projects

Polaris Expeditionary Learning School






Taught art lessons to second and third graders weekly




2015
Created a unit plan focused on architecture in art, creation of characters, and interior space
Planned assessments using a variety of techniques for all learners
Designed and created an art exhibition show for the elementary students
Maintained a managed classroom of 2nd and 3rd graders creating art
Graded and assessed student growth week by week

Fort Collins High School








Provided individual instruction as an AVID tutor




2015
Tutored small groups involving all subject and content areas
Supervised small groups of students while answering questions

Brainy: Bring Arts Integration to Youth

2014-2015
Lead small groups of elementary aged students throughout the CSU Art Museum
Taught museum etiquette and art related activities for groups of students
Introduced the museum and exhibition to large groups of elementary students for field trips

Lesher Middle School









2014
Documented, taught, and assessed student learning using online portfolio.


Nordic Festival booth leader
Community Connections, Cooper Home






Service learning instructor to students with disabilities




2015
Provided individual art lessons weekly to adolescents
Differentiated lesson plans instantly, tracked artistic progress through a blog



Colorado State University









2014
Judge for high school art pieces in a literary magazine
Lead and organized a team of colleagues to determine and choose art pieces

Wellington Middle School







Provided assistance in classrooms by answering any questions



2013
Maintained a safe, organized, and friendly environment
Experienced working with children who acquire special needs

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Gallery Assistant, Down to Earth Pottery






Geneva, IL
Provided lessons to minor collections of people



2007-2011
Demonstrated essential ceramic methods, skills, and techniques
Organized inventory and sales
Handled purchases and monetary transactions

Childcare Provider









Geneva, IL
Organized activities for children and transported children to programs
2007-2012
Facilitated activities with the children including games and crafts
Provided meals and minor housework in addition to childcare in absence of parents

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Gateway Restaurant and Lodge

Land O Lakes, WI
Waitressed and bussed for a hospitality setting
Summers & Winters of 2012-2015
Trained employees and made leadership decisions in my team
Practiced management and customer relation skills

Title, Landmark Event Staffing Services




Fort Collins, CO
Handled large volume cash transactions and tickets




2012
Greeted people by directing and organizing vehicle admissions
Assisted with customer concerns, ensuring customer felt open to ask any questions

Twisted Cuisine










Kenosha, WI
Hosted customers by greeting and seating parties


Summers of 2007-2012
Prepared food, served food, took orders, and handled monetary transactions as a waitress
Organized, retrieved, and stocked items in the stock room

REFERENCES





Missy Wolf Cooperating Teacher
(970) 227-3470


mwolf@psdschools.org

Patrick Fahey-Art Education Advisor Jennifer Hogan-Supervisor
(970) 491-6710




(970) 227-3692
Patrick.fahey.colostate.edu

Jhogan@psdschools.org