Tracey A.

Mckernan, MA Art Education

Education
University of the Arts

December 2012

Masters of Art Education, Cumulative GPA 3.7

January 2008

Bachelor of Science in Education, GPA 3.4

Certification
Pennsylvania Instructional II, Art K-12
Pennsylvania Instructional 1, Art K-12
New Jersey Teaching Certification, Art K-12

Skills:
Computer Skills: Adobe Photoshop, Gimp, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point, Databases, Animoto and various free
computer applications, well developed Internet research skills
Visual Art Skills: Drawing (graphite, charcoal, color pencil, pastels), Painting (oil, acrylic, watercolor, ink, markers), NonToxic Printmaking, Fashion Design, and Textile Design, Ceramics, Book-Making, 2D and 3D Design,
Computer Graphics, Presentation Skills, Mixed Media
Teaching:

Classroom management, Discipline Strategies, Curriculum Development, Lesson Plan Development,

Teaching Experience
Art Teacher
Thurgood Marshall (K-8), Philadelphia, Pa
September 2014- Present
Developed and implemented art lesson plans by integrating and instilling interdisciplinary and multicultural activities
such as Klimt Earth Day Tree, West African Kenti Cloth, Celtic Illustrated Letters, and Ruscha Words in one-point
perspective through the use of traditional art media.
Work collaboratively with staff members and administration to create engaging and fun art lesson plans that instill math
and literacy skills in students using the elements of art and principles of design.
Assisted and admitted students to the Philadelphia School District art show where my student was recognized and
awarded the Merle Cutler Art award.
Student art piece admitted into the Philadelphia School District 2015-2016 Calendar for the month of August.
Two Students won art award A-Plus Art recognized in ceremony at Philadelphia City Hall.

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Art Teacher
Dimner Beeber Middle School, Philadelphia, PA
September 2012 - 2014
Developed and implemented art lesson plans while integrating the arts with literacy and other academic studies through
the use of traditional media.

Worked collaboratively with staff members and administration to implement innovating and engaging lesson plans and
how to properly maintain and engage the classroom through reflective teaching.
Managed activities such as an educational field trip to the Barnes Foundation and an after school art program connected
with STEAM, as well as Assisted and admitted students to the Philadelphia School District art show where my student
was recognized and awarded a PFT Art award.
Art Teacher
September 2011 June 2012
Allen M. Stearne Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA
Implemented and facilitated developed Art lesson plans with cross-curricular connections to a diverse group of students
such as the Japanese Kimono, Australian animals, Onomatopoeia Illustrated words and Egyptian themed art lessons.
Taught and managed an art enrichment class for gifted students as well as managed Art Speaks field trips to the
Philadelphia Art Museum and displayed student work through out the school.
Assisted and admitted students to the Philadelphia School District art show where a fellow student was recognized and
won a PFT Art award as well as accepted for the summer art scholarship from Philadelphia Community Arts Network.
Art Teacher
September 2009- June 2011
Kensington Culinary Arts High School, Philadelphia, PA
Facilitated and implemented art lessons for an Introductory art course where students are introduced to art concepts and
basics such as drawing, painting and additive and subtractive sculpture for grades 9th-12 grade.
Managed an after school art club program and admitted students to the Philadelphia School District art show where a
student was recognized during a ceremony and awarded a PFT Art award that was recognized at Philadelphia City Hall.
Managed classroom atmosphere and instructional supplies.
Art Teacher
September 2008- June 2010
Elizabeth D. Gillespie Middle School, Philadelphia, PA
Developed and implemented art lesson plans while integrating the arts with literacy and other academic studies through
the use of traditional media and two-dimensional and three-dimensional design, while motivating students to learn and
participate in a challenging environment
Managed field trips such as one to the Franklin Institute and admitted students to the Philadelphia School District art
show and won awards, including PFT art award and prize as well as having a student art piece admitted into the
Philadelphia School District 2009-2010 Calendar for the month of July.
Managed classroom atmosphere and all instructional supplies as well as collaborated with staff members and
administration.
Student Teacher
September 2007- Dec 2007
William Penn High School, Philadelphia, PA
Collaborated and assisted teacher as well as taught art lesson plans to grades 9-12 from a diverse urban setting for the
classes Art 1, Art 2 and AP Art class.
Created cross-curricular art lessons that included math, poetry, and reading comprehension and art history.
Managed classroom environment, prepared introductory and motivational materials for lessons, managed art and
instructional supplies as well as documented and assessed student work and showcased the artwork throughout the
school.
Student Teacher
Penn Alexander School (K-8), Philadelphia, PA
Assisted teacher and worked directly with students K-8 from diverse backgrounds.
Helped teacher organize and maintain classroom supplies as well as set-up for lesson plans.

January 2007- April 2007