Jessica K. Clermont
2 Smith Road Mechanicville, N.Y. 12118
(518) 488-8729 [email protected]
Education
Master of Science in Visual Arts Education May 2008, Honors Graduate
State University College at New Paltz, New Paltz, NY
Post Baccalaureate Certification in Visual Arts Education May 2005, Deans List
State University College at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
Bachelor of Science in Studio Arts May 2002
State University College at Potsdam, Potsdam, NY
Teaching Experience
Gowana Middle School, Shenendehowa, Clifton Park, NY -- present position
Skano Elementary School, Shenendehowa, Clifton Park, NY --2016-2017
Art Teacher, Turnpike Elementary School, Troy, New York — 2012–2016
Art Teacher, Lansingburgh High School, Troy, New York — 2005-2012
Art Teacher, Knickerbocker Middle School, Troy, New York — 2005-2006
Substitute Teaching, Capital Region and Buffalo Public Schools, New York — 2003-2005
Student Teaching, Buffalo Public Schools and Kenmore, New York — 2003–2004
Volunteer and Professional Experience Related to Teaching
Backpack Program, Turnpike Elementary School — 2015-present
Kidzlodge YMCA Parent Volunteer — 2015-present
Clifton Park Youth Hockey Parent Volunteer —- 2014-present
Character Education Committee, Turnpike Elementary School — 2014-present
Advisor Art Club, Lansingburgh High School 2005-2011
Advisor Olympics of the Visual Arts, Lansingburgh High School —- 2005-2011
Advisor Yearbook, Lansingburgh High School — 2008-2009
Art Director of School Play, Lansingburgh High School — 2006-2009
Affiliations
Entrepreneurship
Sincere Soap Works, Head Soap maker
2 Smith Road Mechanicville, N.Y. 12118
(518) 488-8729 [email protected]
Education
Master of Science in Visual Arts Education May 2008, Honors Graduate
State University College at New Paltz, New Paltz, NY
Post Baccalaureate Certification in Visual Arts Education May 2005, Deans List
State University College at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
Bachelor of Science in Studio Arts May 2002
State University College at Potsdam, Potsdam, NY
Teaching Experience
Gowana Middle School, Shenendehowa, Clifton Park, NY -- present position
- 6th grade Art
- 8th Grade accelerated Studio Art
- Co-Advisor Olympics of the Visual Arts
Skano Elementary School, Shenendehowa, Clifton Park, NY --2016-2017
- Taught art to First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth grade
- Taught one section of 6th grade art Koda Middle School
- Judged Olympics of the Visual Arts
Art Teacher, Turnpike Elementary School, Troy, New York — 2012–2016
- Developed and Implemented Art Curriculum for Primary Education
- Teaching 5 U.P.K., 8 Kindergarten, 8 First and 7 Second Grades (all Inclusion classrooms), 1 E.D. Self-Contained, 1 Multi-Level Self-Contained, and 1 Special Needs (Autism, Down Syndrome, MR) Self-Contained
- Collaborating directly with all teachers to devise interdisciplinary lessons
- Attending Grade Level Meeting to identify teacher and student needs that can be addressed through art lessons
- Advocating for and Celebrating the Arts through School and District wide Art Displays and Art Shows
Art Teacher, Lansingburgh High School, Troy, New York — 2005-2012
- Redesigned Class Descriptions for Guidance Catalogue
- Wrote Conceptual Based Curriculum for Specific Art Classes
- Instructed Studio Art, Creative Crafts, Sculpture, Ceramics and Independent Art
- Incorporated Individual Education Plan goals and Re-Structured classes to ensure success of students
- Diversified Lesson Plans for a Multi-Disciplined approach to learning
- Filled all Display cabinets with Art work that doubled as teaching tools for students outside of the arts
- Planned Interdisciplinary field trips (Social Studies, Music, French and English) to New York City, Boston, Montreal, and Quebec City
Art Teacher, Knickerbocker Middle School, Troy, New York — 2005-2006
- Taught Seventh Grade Art
- Collaborated with other District Art Teachers to provide a comprehensive Art Curriculum
Substitute Teaching, Capital Region and Buffalo Public Schools, New York — 2003-2005
Student Teaching, Buffalo Public Schools and Kenmore, New York — 2003–2004
Volunteer and Professional Experience Related to Teaching
Backpack Program, Turnpike Elementary School — 2015-present
- Correspondence with the public in the form of Artwork made by students to thank donors of the program
- Referral of students/families
Kidzlodge YMCA Parent Volunteer — 2015-present
- Assisted a field trip by helping Kindergarten glaze ceramics at Arts and Glass, Clifton Park, NY
- Supplied Materials and Demonstrated Techniques for Ornament making at Kidzlodge location
- Coordinated collection of funds, purchasing of presents, and student made gifts for Teacher Appreciation Day
Clifton Park Youth Hockey Parent Volunteer —- 2014-present
- Coordination of player Breakfast at Clifton Park Arena after practice
- Collected funds and purchased coach's presents from skaters
Character Education Committee, Turnpike Elementary School — 2014-present
- Brainstormed topics that would educationally benefit our student population
- Organized Educational material to be passed out to the student body and their family
- Collaborated with Faculty to assemble evening events at the school to reiterate information, offer suggestions for parents to implement ideas at home, and provide engaging activities for students
Advisor Art Club, Lansingburgh High School 2005-2011
- Conducted meetings to set goals and delegate responsibility among elected officials
- Designed projects and extra-curricular assignments
- Organized fundraising activities
- Planned and Executed out several fully fundraised field trips to Museums and Galleries
Advisor Olympics of the Visual Arts, Lansingburgh High School —- 2005-2011
- Formed competitive award winning teams of artists
- Guided artistic problem solving and research
- Supervised art projects to completion
- Escorted students and Transported artwork to site of competition
Advisor Yearbook, Lansingburgh High School — 2008-2009
- Conducted meetings to establish time lines, responsibilities and goals amongst student elected officials
- Photographed entire student body, faculty, clubs, and sports teams
- Designed page layouts
- Leader of Fundraising Activities, Advertisements, and Sales
Art Director of School Play, Lansingburgh High School — 2006-2009
- Read and analyzed Scripts (Seussical, Beaty and the Beast, and Pirates of Penzance) in order to draw/design scenery and props
- Planned and executed drawing into full size paintings and stage props under deadlines
- Drew/Designed posters to advertise the plays and the cover for the program
Affiliations
- P.T.A. Shenendehowa Central Schools, parent member
- P.T.A. Lansingburgh Central School District, teacher member , Original Works fundraiser, I help our student body create artwork that is featured on merchandise for sale to Turnpike families
- N.Y.S.A.T.A . (New York State Art Teachers Association), member region 6, Volunteer Judge for Olympics of the Visual Arts, Saratoga Springs N.Y.
Entrepreneurship
Sincere Soap Works, Head Soap maker
- making soap the old-fashioned way using grass-fed, pasture raised, rendered beef tallow and leaf lard in combination with organic oils, essential oils and natural colorants
- Soap is currently being sold in the West Wind Acres Farm Store