Grace A. Foerstner
Current Address:
500 Center Drive
Oxford, Ohio, 45056
Cell: (440)-539-3686
foerstga@miamioh.edu
Home Address:
550 Humiston Drive
Bay Village, Ohio, 44140
OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a part-time internship/position this summer at Bay Arts in the education
department in order to utilize my skills as an artist, prepare for a future career in
Art Education, and broaden my involvement in the community arts program.
EDUCATION:
Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
May 2016
Bachelor of Science in Art, Major: Art Education
Cumulative GPA: 3.75/4.0
Deans list four semesters
Licensure: Ohio Resident Educator License, in progress.
Proficient knowledge and skillset of two-dimensional media
John E. Dolibois European Center, Miami University,
Fall 2013
Differdange, Luxembourg
Semester Study Abroad Program
Fulfilled Thematic Sequence: European Culture and Society
Places of travel: Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands,
Prague, Italy, Iceland, Ireland, England
Lived with host family
Learned to establish rapport quickly with individuals in an unfamiliar environment
Adapted to the culture and used communication and organization skills to navigate
through new cities.
Bay High School, Bay Village, Ohio
Graduated in 2012
Art classes:
 Introduction to drawing
 Drawing II
 Painting
 Applied Arts
 Photography
 Ceramics
Cumulative GPA: 3.7/4.0
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Saturday Art Assistant
Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
Spring 2014
 Helped to educate 12 Pre-K to K students in Saturday art Practicum through
Around the World theme exploring cultures and artwork of the world.
 Worked with one other fellow art education student to develop lesson plans,
gather materials, and communicate with parents.
 Showcased student work in Saturday Art Final show
Service Learning/Student Observations
Fall 2012-Spring 2014
Kramer Elementary School, Oxford Ohio
College Corner Union Elementary, College Corner, Indiana
 Assisted students in the Art classroom with projects in various media
 Observed students throughout the art classroom as well as regular classroom
and helped when needed.
Assistant to Gallery Director, Ann Taulbee
Hiestand Galleries, Miami University
 Assisted with the planning and installation of shows
 Coordinated the Young Painters Awards Contest
Fall 2012-Spring 2013
Volunteer for Collective Arts Network
Cleveland, Ohio
Summer 2013
 Assisted with the production and setup of the fundraiser event last year
 Worked with fellow artists in order to see that the fundraiser was well
prepared for and organized.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nanny/Babysitter
Cleveland, Ohio
Summer 2011-Present
 Took care of several different families’ children, of various age ranges.
 Responsibly watched over children while developing positive relationships
with them and their parents as well as developing my patience and problem
solving skills.
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Member
September 2012-Present
National Art Education Association (NAEA)
Oxford, Ohio
 Attended and participated in monthly meetings discussing classroom
management, assessment, and lesson plans.
 Learned new strategies to motivate and assess students
Member
Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity
January 2013- Presesnt
Gamma Upsilon Chapter, Oxford, Ohio
 Designed merchandise for the entire sorority as part of the merchandise
committee
 Participated in philanthropy events in order to raise money for various
charities including Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
 Learned time management skills in order to balance schoolwork, activities in
the sorority, and other obligations.
 Developed crucial communication and organizational skills that go into
productive teamwork and leadership
INTERESTS
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Producing my own artwork
Crafting with recycled materials
Spending time outside
Fitness
REFERENCES
Mrs. Liz Maugans
 Lizmaugans@gmail.com
 (216)-570-0324
Mrs. Amy Pace
 Paceam@miamioh.edu
 513-529-2900
Mrs. Ann Taulbee
 taulbeae@miamioh.edu
 (513)-659-2957
Mrs. Debora Sanson
 (440)-897-2204