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