Resume for Kate Bowen

Objective
To obtain a teaching position in a diverse setting that will allow me the opportunity to use a combination
of my fine arts education and technology background.

Teaching License
Massachusetts Initial Educator License, Visual Art, 5-12 [View image of license]

Massachusetts Vocational Teaching License, Design and Visual Communication [pending]

California Preliminary Educator License, Visual Art, 7-12

California CLAD certificate - For teaching in the inclusive classroom, focusing on differentiated
lessons for English language learners, special needs, and talented/gifted students.

Memember of the National Art Education Association

Education

Lesley University, Cambridge, MA | Anticipated 2014
Candidate for Masters in Art Education

San Diego State University, San Diego, CA | Graduated May 2009
California Teaching Credential - Single Subject: Art [transcript pdf]

Northeastern University, Boston, MA | Graduated June 2003
Bachelor of Science in Art [transcript pdf]
Concentration in Graphic Design and Photography

Studio Art Center International, Florence, Italy | January - May 2002
Semester abroad with a focus on photography, cinema and design.

Teaching Experience

Student Teacher for Foundations in Visual Art
Mission Bay High School, San Diego, CA | February - June 2009
* Designed interesting project-based lessons that exceeded California state standards for visual art.
* Assisted in designing new units on color, design and illustration.
* Effectively communicated with parents and staff in regards to student progress.

Student Teacher for Visual Art
Carmel Valley Middle School, San Diego, CA | August 2008 - January 2009
* Established and maintained successful classroom management strategies.
* Coordinated with support staff, administration and parents to keep students progressing smoothly.
* Implemented successful strategies for differentiation for students with IEPs and 504s.

Graphic Arts Professional Experience

Wedding and Event Photographer | February 2010 - Present
Oggi Photography, Bristol, RI
* Photographing weddings and events with established photography studio.

Graphic Artist and Photographer
Life Force International, Poway, CA | August 2005 - current
* Published quarterly recognition magazine, creating page design, taking photographs,
writing articles and coordinating contributing material.
* Collaborated with the marketing team to develop branding for the company.
* Photographed all corporate sponsored events, as well as headshots of executive staff and members.
* Created new product catalog including photographing all company products.
* Worked with programmers to create corporate website.
* Conceptualized and helped produce new label design for flagship product,
working as project manager for all product-label orders.

Graphics Department Manager
Specialist: Print and Mail, San Diego, CA | January 2004 - August 2005
* Responsible for managing all incoming digital files by downloading, pre-flighting and preparing for print.
* Created original designs for clients that met strict postal regulations.
* Worked with sales team to develop internal marketing programs.
* Upgraded and maintained Macintosh computer for optimum graphics workflow.

Software and Photography Experience

* Adobe Creative Suite 3: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, DreamWeaver, Acrobat
* Microsoft Office - extensive experience on both Mac and PC platforms.
* 14 years experience shooting, developing and printing black/white photography.
* 10 years shooting and processing with digital photographic technology; highly proficient
in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.