Ginger K. Henson

                                           300 South Ott Rd.

                                           Columbia, SC 29205

                                           ginhenson@gmail.com - 803-422-8808

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Education:              University of South Carolina – Columbia, SC –

                                     M.A.T Art Education- December 2014

                                      GPA: 4.0/4.0

                                      National Art Education Association, South Carolina Art Education Association, and NAEA Student Chapter

 

                                      B.F.A. Ceramics, December 2001

                                      GPA:  3.34/4.0

                                      Dean’s List, President’s Honor Roll

                                      President, Carolina Ceramics Art Association

                                      National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts 

 

Experience:  

Art Teacher –           Full Time Grades K-5, Bookman Road Elementary,

AUGUST 2015-        Richland District 2, Elgin, SC.  Designed and implemented dynamic art

JUNE 2017                 curriculum.  Maintained a positive learning environment by utilizing schools Highly

                                      Effective Teaching Methods and executing solid classroom management practices.  Practiced professionalism while                                       being a positive contributing member to the entire school organization. Displayed art work regularly in the school,                                       community and District shows.  Utilized Power School for entering grades.

 

March 2015-               Art Teacher – Long Term Substitute Grades 6-8, Pine Ridge Middle School,

June  2016                  Lexington District 2, West Columbia, SC. Created curriculum and grading rubrics that

                                     were age appropriated.  Maintained a positive learning environment by utilizing

                                     schools Positive Behavior Intervention System and executing solid classroom management

                                     practices.  Practiced professionalism while being a positive contributing member to the

                                     entire school organization. Participated in state mandated testing and training.

                                     Utilized Power School for entering grades and taking attendance

 

December 2014-      Art Teacher – Long Term Substitute Grades K-5, Springdale Elementary School,

March 2015               Lexington District 2, West Columbia, SC.  Fostered a successful learning environment       

                                     by creating dynamic Unit plans and having high expectations of the students.

                                     Participated in all meetings and functions for the greater good of the school.

                                     Included creative learning material that crossed curriculums while spanning all areas

                                     of the Visual Arts Standards.  Implemented rubrics and checklists to keep students

                                     focused on project goals and to accomplish success with each work of art.

 

August 2014-            Student Teacher – Nursery Road Elementary & Pleasant Hill Middle Schools DECEMBER 2014

  

Additional_Experience:      

2012 – 2015                 The Rosewood Market –Team Member Columbia, SC

2002 – 2012                 Personal Caregiver –Elder Care Southern Vermont

2006 – 2007                 The Garden Market –Manager Londonderry, VT                         

 

Curriculum Vitae:

 

2015- 2017

Artome Art Show- Highlighted every student’s artwork in a school wide art show

Summer Art Camp Director & Instructor

Community Coordinator, ‘Bookman Road Art at Yogen Fruz’: Yogen Fruz Sandhills

Display Creator, ‘Richland 2 District Art Show’: Columbia Mall

Art Instructor, After School weekly ART CLUB at Bookman Road Elementary

Art Instructor, PTO Fundraiser PAINT NIGHT at Bookman Road Elementary

Private Instructor, Provide art lessons in my home

 

2014

Featured Artist, ‘Repetition & Difference’: Student Art Gallery- McMaster College of Arts

Co-Coordinator, ‘Fall Art Showcase’: Pleasant Hill Middle School, Lexington District One

Published Curriculum- Frank Baker Website, Media Literacy Clearinghouse,

 http://www.frankwbaker.com/mlc/

Instructor ARTE 520-01 Art for Elementary School Teachers- USC, Columbia

Presenter, 2014 Women’s and Gender Studies Conference- USC, Columbia

Instructor, Young Artists Workshop, After School Arts Program- USC, Columbia
Residing Board Member, Second Chance Program-  Lexington County Juvenile Arbitration
Co-Authored, Volunteer Facilitators Guide for The Second Chance Program and

Women un-Layered Art Workshops

 

2013

Featured Artist, Hot New Artists Columbia: Red Bird Gallery- Columbia, SC

Gallery Assistant- McMaster Gallery, USC – Columbia, SC

Exhibitor SCAEA Conference, Beaufort, SC   

Exhibitor South Carolina State Fair, Columbia, SC
Board Member, Second Chance Program- Lexington County Juvenile Arbitration 

Volunteer Lead Teacher- Second Chance Program- Brookland Cayce H.S

Published Curriculum- Handheld Art Website- http://handheldart.cas.sc.edu/

Lead Teacher/Facilitator, Girls Un-layered Workshop- Cayce, SC

Graduate Assistant- ARTE 101- USC, Columbia

Volunteer- USC Art Auction - Columbia, SC

 

December 2001

Featured Artist, BFA Thesis Show, McMaster Gallery - Columbia, SC

 

Awards:

May 2014               Recipient, The Bryant A. & Jacqueline F. Meeks Scholarship

March 2014         Recipient, The Art Education Service Award – in honor of Jim L. Cromer

October 2001    Recipient, Dr. John J. O’Neal Award of Merit - South Carolina State Fair

 

Interests:   Family & friends, cooking, gardening, mining, painting, pottery & yoga

 

                                                Electronic Portfolio, References and Credential File Available Upon Request