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June 1, 2022 — Updated Resume

KYRA KALEEN VALOVICK

3053 Buttonwood Ln, Clayton, NC 27520

(517) 581-8996

kvalovick@gmail.com

kvalovickteachingart.weebly.com/

Education

2022                BFA (candidate) in Art Education, Longwood University, Farmville, VA (expected graduation: December 2022)

2019                High School Diploma, LifeSpring Academy, Clayton, NC

Experience

2022                Semester Field Placement with Teacher Work Sample, Bailey Bridge Middle School, Chesterfield, VA

  • Observed the middle school art teacher’s computer art/photography classes
  • Taught and compiled a Teacher Work Sample for 8th grade photography

2020-2022       Barn Hand, High Bridge Stables, Farmville, VA

  • Feed 8+ horses 4 times a week
  • Keep stalls and barn clean

2021                Lesson Plans for K-5 Art Classes, LifeSpring Academy, Clayton, NC

  • Wrote three lesson plans/week for the 2021-2022 academic year
  • K-1, 2-3, and 4-5 lesson plans all related, with varying skill levels

2017-2021       Barn Hand, Maple Ridge Farm, Goldsboro, NC

  • Fed and watered 15+ horses 5 times a week
  • Assisted with general vet and nutrition care of equines

2020-2021       Part-Time Transcriber, Quick Leonard Kieffer, Remote Work

  • Average 70 WPM
  • Transcribing recorded interviews

2021                One-Week Practicum Observation, Buckingham County Middle School, Buckingham, VA

  • Observed the middle school art teacher as she taught virtually
  • Gained valuable teaching knowledge from talking with the teacher

2020                Barn Hand, 4B Halter Horses, Clayton, NC

  • Fed and watered 25+ horses 6 times a week
  • Cleaned 20 stalls every day

Volunteering and Service

2021-Present   Barn Hand Volunteer, Glory Reins Ranch, Farmville, VA

2021                Food Bank Volunteer, With Love from Jesus, Raleigh, NC

2019-2020       Therapeutic Riding Volunteer, Heartland Horse Heroes, Buckingham, VA

2015-2019       Childcare Volunteer, Amplify Church, Raleigh, NC

2016-2018       Horseback Riding Lesson Instructor Assistant, Horses for Hope, Raleigh, NC

2016-2018       Therapeutic Riding Volunteer, Horses for Hope, Raleigh, NC

2016-2017       Summer Camp Riding Volunteer, Horses for Hope, Raleigh, NC

Awards, Honors, and Scholarships

2019-Present   Cormier Honors College, Longwood University, Farmville, VA

2021-22           The Bishop Scholarship, Longwood University, Farmville, VA

2020-22           Walton Scholarship for Art, Longwood University, Farmville, VA

2021                President’s List (2 semester), Longwood University, Farmville, VA

2019-20           Dean’s List (3 semesters), Longwood University, Farmville, VA

Skills

Computer: Microsoft Office Suite, Prezi, Kahoot, Quizzes, Quizlet, Photoshop, Illustrator

Language: Basic knowledge of French

Professional Affiliations and Certifications

2020-Present   National Art Education Association (NAEA), Reston, VA

2020-Present   Virginia Art Education Association (VAEA), Warrenton, VA

2021                Google Certified Educator Level 1

2020                Dyslexia Awareness Module, Virginia Department of Education, Richmond, VA

2020                Child Abuse and Neglect: Recognizing, Reporting and Responding for Educators, Virginia Department of Social Services, Richmond, VA

Interests and Activities

  • Small Ceramic Business
  • Founder of Clay Club at Longwood University
  • Hobbies: horseback riding, reading, hiking, photography