A. Ellery Breland

K-12 Art Teacher / ESL Teacher / Mandarin Level 1 & 2 Teacher

 

Michigan Certification PV0000000912261 

Issued 6/21/16

Expiration 6/30/22

EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCE

NorthPointe Christian High School, Grand Rapids, MI — Visual Arts Teacher
August 2016 - PRESENT
Management of daily classes, creation and implementation of art curriculum. 

 

Best Buy,  Muskegon, MI— Computer Sales
June 2014 - August 2015
Customer relations, service, and education about computing systems. Problem-solving, knowledge of computer systems and implementation of sales techniques.

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Western Michigan Christian HS, Norton Shores, MI — International Student Coordinator

July 2013 - PRESENT

International Student academic services, insurance, guidance, and interviews. Teaching two levels of ESL, two levels of Mandarin, and (in 2014-15) one trimester of Drawing. After school tutoring. Chaperoning occasional trips.

 

Xinjiang University / Xinjiang Agricultural University, Urumqi, Xinjiang, China— English Teacher

August 2011 - May 2013

Teaching English: Speaking and Listening, American Culture Lectures, English language radio show, Conversation clubs.

 

Cono Christian School, Walker, IA — ESL Teacher

July 2006 - May 2009

Teaching 3 levels of ESL, ESL Bible, and (in 2007- 08) one semester each of Drawing and Photography

 

EDUCATION

Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI — BA Art Education 

Jan 2015 - May 2016

Certification pending for K-12 art. Student teaching at Grand Haven Christian (K-8) and Reeths-Puffer HIgh School.

 

Calvin College, Grand Rapids — Bachelor of Fine Art BFA

Sept 1992 - Dec 1996

Specializing in Oil Portraits, included extensive experience with Drawing, Photography, and Ceramics.

 

University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA — Mandarin Chinese (uncompleted degree in Chinese and Education)

Sept 2009 - May 2011

 

SKILLS

• Fast learner.

• Clear communicator of understandings and skills.

• Wide range of experiences gives me a unique outlook.

• Work well as part of a group or on my own.

 

ART ACTIVITIES

• MATURATION Exhibit - Dec 2015- Gallery 106, Grand Rapids MI

• MAEA Member Attended MAEA 2015 Conference

• NAEA Member

 

LANGUAGES

Some Mandarin Chinese, less Spanish