JANEALLA A. SMALLEY

315 W. Melrose Avenue

Findlay, OH 45840

(419) 427-3314

ART TEACHER

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY as an ART TEACHER

1983 - present St. Wendelin High School, Fostoria, OH grades 6 - 12

1981 - 83 Carden Basic School, Findlay, OH grades K - 8

1979 - 81 Central Junior High School, Findlay, OH grades 7 - 8

1973 - 76 Jacobs Elementary/Wilson Vance Elementary

Findlay, OH grades K - 6

1971 - 73 Arcadia Local School, Arcadia, OH grades 1 - 12

1970 - 71 Indian Lake Middle School, Indian Lake, OH grades 7 - 8

TEACHING OVERVIEW

Teach progressive lessons, continually building on knowledge already acquired

Explore various media use and methods including

Drawing (pencil, charcoal, colored pencil, scratch board, ink)

Painting (opaque and transparent watercolor, acrylic)

Printmaking (gadget printing, linoleum block, serigraphy, intaglio)

Calligraphy

Batik, quilting

Art History

Crafts (basket making, ceramics, wood carving, enameling)

Computer graphics

Employ various teaching and assessment methods

Utilize other disciplines and colleagues to teach across the curriculum

EDUCATION

Bowling Green State University

Bowling Green, OH

BFA, MA

Various Education Workshops and Classes

Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Media Workshop for Art Teachers

University of Findlay, Findlay, OH

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain

Mazza Gallery Workshops

Terra Technical College, Fremont, OH

Co-operative Learning

NWOET, Bowling Green, OH

Pagemaker

St. Wendelin High School, Fostoria, OH

Substance Abuse

Socratic Method

Learning Map

Diocese of Toledo, Toledo, OH

Classroom Internet Use

Creating a Slide Show

Lourdes College

Papermaking

Co-operative Learning in the Art Department

Ohio Alliance for the Arts

Information Exchange

Bowling Green State University

Developing and Implementing Computer-based

Curricula in Art Education

Becoming a Children’s Picture Book Illustrator

Owens Technical College

Photoshop I

Photoshop II

EXTRA CURRICULAR EXPERIENCE

National Honor Society Adviser

Oversaw the rewriting of the organization’s bylaws

Organized numerous activities and fundraisers

Directed the development of leadership skills in the students

Muse Machine Adviser

Developed the organization

Participated in teacher training workshops

Supervised students attending cultural presentations

Just Say No Adviser

Influenced student thinking about use of illegal substances

Scheduled guest speakers and student activities

AFFILIATIONS

Ohio Art Education Association

Ohio Watercolor Society, Associate Member

Catholic Education Association

Toledo Museum of Art Member

Art Curriculum Committee, Diocese of Toledo

Findlay Evangelical Free Church

Choir Member

Chairperson of VBS Decorating Committee

Jones Building Artists Group

Findlay Art League Member (Education Director)

Plan and Schedule all classes

Acquire and Contract Teachers

Write News Items and Copy about Classes for Newspaper and web site

Register Class Participants and Collect Fees

Teach Classes

Attend Board Meetings and help with executive decision-making

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

Scholastic Art Award

Penny Art Award for most creative design

Lions Club Award for Peace Essay

First National Bank Logo Design

Poetry accepted for three publications

Photography, paintings and drawings exhibited in local galleries

Listed in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers

2 Merit Awards, Findlay Art League May Show

Paintings exhibited in Ohio Art Educators Exhibition, Marietta, OH

Most Realistic Painting Award, Findlay Art League 12x12 show

Rotary Golden Apple Award

Painted Wall Mural at Millennium Pizza, Findlay, OH

Bob and Ruth Balcomb Award, Findlay Art League Juried Show

Most Creative Use of Media Award, Findlay Art League May Show

Paintings exhibited at Wesley Gallery, Fostoria, OH

One-Person Show at Owens Community College, Findlay, OH