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Jennifer Fuller

Concord

Summary

Resourceful Department Manager and educator offering a history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to inspiring students with engaging content. Highly committed to culturally inclusive curriculum and with hardworking mentality to maintain retention of students and growth of programs

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Art Department Director

Contra Costa School of Performing Arts
08.2020 - Current
  • Teach Illustration, Design, PD, and Artist Techniques
  • Create and organize community-based cultural art exhibits and celebrations
  • Coach and mentor fellow instructors to develop more culturally responsive curricula
  • With SPED team, developed arts-based interventions and behavior plans for SDC students
  • Project Based Learning Coach
  • Developed and implemented policies for improved departmental performance.
  • Built high-performing teams by recruiting, training, and mentoring staff.
  • Oversaw budget planning and resource management
  • Strengthened partnerships and collaboration with external stakeholders for mutual benefit.
  • Championed diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Makerspace Lead and Design Instructor

Longfellow Middle School
08.2019 - 07.2020
  • Managed Makerspace, a Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math-centered program
  • Conceptualized curriculum centered around collaborative opportunities with fellow educators focusing on more equitable program practices
  • Initiated fundraising events with community and corporate organizations to build awareness and enthusiasm for new school programs
  • Mentored junior instructors to improve their teaching strategies, enhancing overall department effectiveness.
  • Increased student participation with project-based learning activities.
  • Created resources for supporting diverse learning styles and needs.
  • Organized exhibitions to showcase student work and achievements.
  • Enhanced curriculum with industry trends, ensuring up-to-date knowledge.

Visual Arts Instructor

United for Success Academy
03.2013 - 06.2019
  • Founded and Headed UFSA’s Art Department
  • Adapted teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs, resulting in improved student outcomes
  • Initiated and coordinated community fundraising events
  • Facilitated exhibitions of student work, including at the Palace of Fine Arts, SF
  • Launched summer community-based mural projects
  • Collaborated with administrators and colleagues to introduce initiatives focusing on representing marginalized youth
  • Curriculum Writer

Education

ILSP Certification - Visual And Performing Arts

Integrated Learning Specialist Program
Alameda, CA
06-2018

Teacher Certification - Arts Education

California State University East Bay
07-2015

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

California College of The Arts

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Budget management
  • Team leadership
  • Project coordination
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Staff development
  • Program implementation
  • Event planning

Timeline

Art Department Director

Contra Costa School of Performing Arts
08.2020 - Current

Makerspace Lead and Design Instructor

Longfellow Middle School
08.2019 - 07.2020

Visual Arts Instructor

United for Success Academy
03.2013 - 06.2019

ILSP Certification - Visual And Performing Arts

Integrated Learning Specialist Program

Teacher Certification - Arts Education

California State University East Bay

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

California College of The Arts

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