Roxanne E. McKnight's Resume:
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EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts in Art Education, minor in Adolescent Psychology. Fort
Lewis College, Durango, Colorado. April 2008. GPA: 3.5
Undergraduate Studies, School of the World, Art & Spanish, Jaco, Costa Rica. 2006.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Animas High School. 9th-12th Grade, Head of the Digital Art Program. 2009-Present.
Durango 9R Substitute. Grades ranging K-12, various subject areas. 2008-2009.
Durango 9R Summer School Program, Kindergarten Teacher. June 2008.
Designed remedial program to improve student reading and math skills, while embracing ethnic and cultural differences.
Student Teaching. Art; 8 weeks, grades 6-8. Bayfield Middle School, Bayfield, Colorado. 2008
Implemented strategic learning based on recent art curriculum.
Assumed all legal responsibilities of a Bayfield teacher
Student Teaching. Art; 8 weeks, grades K-5. Park Elementary, Durango, Colorado. 2008.
Designed unit and daily lesson plans based on District & State Standards
Completed all legal duties required by the district
Teacher’s Aide. Campbell Children’s Developmental Center on Fort Lewis College campus. Durango, Colorado. 2003-2006.
Designed outdoor art activities for children 2- 5 yrs old.
Conducted children’s behavioral studies
Administered tests
Pre-School Teacher. Campbell Children’s Developmental Center, Durango, Colorado. 2004 & 2005
Implemented week unit plans children 2-5 yrs. old
Designed multicultural activities: Hispanic, Native American
Observed social/ emotional development
Communicated with parents
Mentor. National Challenge Day Program. Anthony Wayne High School, Whitehouse, Ohio. 2000- 2003(weekly).
Mediated social conflicts among individuals and small groups. Attended national convention in San Francisco
PRACTICA:
Durango High School. Helped with watercolor, painting, and portfolio development. 60 hours. 2007.
Instructed Up Ward Bound Students. Created unit lessons with team of teachers and individual reading
comprehension lessons. 60 hours. 2007.
Teacher’s Aide. Durango High School. Worked in Ceramics Department. 30 Hours. 2005.
Student Observer: Campbell Center. Observed children’s behavior patterns. 60 hours. 2005.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Art Tutor (2013-Present)
Photographer, full time (2005-Present), Thru the Lens Photography & Old West Studios. Durango, CO.
Photographer, (2005- 2009), Durango Mountain Photos. Focused on Family Portraits, Action Shots, and Videos of Ski School Children.
Professional Landscape Designer. Dana Corporate Headquarters. Toledo, Ohio.
2004. Designed and maintained flower and food gardens throughout 172 acres.
TECHNOLOGY:
Expert Level for both Mac and PC computers.
Expert In Microsoft Office, Photoshop and other (adobe) various software programs.
AWARDS, GRANTS, and SCHOLARSHIPS:
Graduated cum laude from Fort Lewis College.
Horace and Letitia Newton Scholarship 2003-2008 (renewed each year based on committee approval).
Jason Miner Scholarship 2004
FFA Scholarship, 2003
Kohl’s For Kids, Local Winner, 2003
ART EXHIBITIONS:
Raider Café, Durango, Colorado. January-February, 2014
I am Music, Durango, Colorado. Fall, 2013
Paint the Town, Durango, Colorado. 2012
Senior Art Majors Exhibition, Fort Lewis Art Gallery, Durango, Colorado. 2007.
44th Annual Juried Exhibition, Fort Lewis Main Art Gallery, Durango, Colorado. 2006.
Sophomore Delights, Art Gallery, Durango, Colorado. 2006.
Spring Paints, Steam Works, Colorado. 2006
White Board Artist of the Month, Education & Business, Durango, Colorado. 2006 & 2005.
43rd Annual Juried Show, Fort Lewis Main Art Gallery, Colorado. 2005.
Focus Show, Toledo Art Museum, Ohio. 2002 and 2003.
Marcy Kaptur Congressional Art Exhibition, Seagate Center, Toledo, Ohio. 2001.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Arts in Art Education, minor in Adolescent Psychology. Fort
Lewis College, Durango, Colorado. April 2008. GPA: 3.5
Undergraduate Studies, School of the World, Art & Spanish, Jaco, Costa Rica. 2006.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Animas High School. 9th-12th Grade, Head of the Digital Art Program. 2009-Present.
Durango 9R Substitute. Grades ranging K-12, various subject areas. 2008-2009.
Durango 9R Summer School Program, Kindergarten Teacher. June 2008.
Designed remedial program to improve student reading and math skills, while embracing ethnic and cultural differences.
Student Teaching. Art; 8 weeks, grades 6-8. Bayfield Middle School, Bayfield, Colorado. 2008
Implemented strategic learning based on recent art curriculum.
Assumed all legal responsibilities of a Bayfield teacher
Student Teaching. Art; 8 weeks, grades K-5. Park Elementary, Durango, Colorado. 2008.
Designed unit and daily lesson plans based on District & State Standards
Completed all legal duties required by the district
Teacher’s Aide. Campbell Children’s Developmental Center on Fort Lewis College campus. Durango, Colorado. 2003-2006.
Designed outdoor art activities for children 2- 5 yrs old.
Conducted children’s behavioral studies
Administered tests
Pre-School Teacher. Campbell Children’s Developmental Center, Durango, Colorado. 2004 & 2005
Implemented week unit plans children 2-5 yrs. old
Designed multicultural activities: Hispanic, Native American
Observed social/ emotional development
Communicated with parents
Mentor. National Challenge Day Program. Anthony Wayne High School, Whitehouse, Ohio. 2000- 2003(weekly).
Mediated social conflicts among individuals and small groups. Attended national convention in San Francisco
PRACTICA:
Durango High School. Helped with watercolor, painting, and portfolio development. 60 hours. 2007.
Instructed Up Ward Bound Students. Created unit lessons with team of teachers and individual reading
comprehension lessons. 60 hours. 2007.
Teacher’s Aide. Durango High School. Worked in Ceramics Department. 30 Hours. 2005.
Student Observer: Campbell Center. Observed children’s behavior patterns. 60 hours. 2005.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Art Tutor (2013-Present)
Photographer, full time (2005-Present), Thru the Lens Photography & Old West Studios. Durango, CO.
Photographer, (2005- 2009), Durango Mountain Photos. Focused on Family Portraits, Action Shots, and Videos of Ski School Children.
Professional Landscape Designer. Dana Corporate Headquarters. Toledo, Ohio.
2004. Designed and maintained flower and food gardens throughout 172 acres.
TECHNOLOGY:
Expert Level for both Mac and PC computers.
Expert In Microsoft Office, Photoshop and other (adobe) various software programs.
AWARDS, GRANTS, and SCHOLARSHIPS:
Graduated cum laude from Fort Lewis College.
Horace and Letitia Newton Scholarship 2003-2008 (renewed each year based on committee approval).
Jason Miner Scholarship 2004
FFA Scholarship, 2003
Kohl’s For Kids, Local Winner, 2003
ART EXHIBITIONS:
Raider Café, Durango, Colorado. January-February, 2014
I am Music, Durango, Colorado. Fall, 2013
Paint the Town, Durango, Colorado. 2012
Senior Art Majors Exhibition, Fort Lewis Art Gallery, Durango, Colorado. 2007.
44th Annual Juried Exhibition, Fort Lewis Main Art Gallery, Durango, Colorado. 2006.
Sophomore Delights, Art Gallery, Durango, Colorado. 2006.
Spring Paints, Steam Works, Colorado. 2006
White Board Artist of the Month, Education & Business, Durango, Colorado. 2006 & 2005.
43rd Annual Juried Show, Fort Lewis Main Art Gallery, Colorado. 2005.
Focus Show, Toledo Art Museum, Ohio. 2002 and 2003.
Marcy Kaptur Congressional Art Exhibition, Seagate Center, Toledo, Ohio. 2001.