Julie Boylan Resume
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Julie Boylan Resume

Julie Boylan

------------ 111 W 7th Street #102 Los Angeles 90014

Professional Summary

Versatile Textile Artist and Curious Art Teacher with over 5 years of experience educating students in a variety of educational environments. Proficient in teaching Art History and mixed media concepts to help students gain a well-rounded Arts education and also to enhance self-confidence in their own individual creative potential. Driven and self motivated with great leadership and communication skills. Innovative in designing learning activities using elements of Art, principles of Design, theories of artistic creativity and philosophies of prominent artists to help students gain extensive knowledge of Art forms and to observe students' learning styles to enable the structuring of unique lesson plans to help cultivate academic success.

Skills

Textile Design (Woven, Printed and Digital)
Embroidery
Teaching/tutoring
Art history
Contemporary art
Mixed media
Ceramic sculpture
Acrylic painting
Computer proficient (Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite)
Inventory management
Personable and outgoing
Strong collaborator
Critical thinking
Time management
Creative questioning
Creative learning strategies
Active listening
Classroom discipline
Skill building
Age-appropriate lesson planning
Creative questioning
Diverse classroom settings
Student-centered learning
Positive learning environment
Experience with special educational needs students
Interpersonal skills



Work History

Visual Arts and Special Eduactional
Needs Teacher
Sept 2018 - June 2019
St. Mary’s Diocesan School
Drogheda, Co.Louth
Ireland

Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercise
Introduce students to new technical and creative abilities.
Fostered meaningful relationships among students through team building tasks within the classroom
Maintained safety and security of all youth under care.
Created engaging lesson plans, fostered a culture of discovery and provided a well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in the program.
Provided visual arts equipment and tools to facilitate the creation of drawings, paintings, sculptures, printmaking, collages, crafts and other projects.
Instructed students on visual arts techniques and assigned related art projects for students in all grade levels.
Met with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.
Worked one to one with special educational needs students to develop their skills socially and educationally by creating and tailoring lessons to each individual
Organized and ran lunch time art mural project with students
Successfully ran several initiatives in order to gain national recognition for promoting a healthy, inclusive environment that supports mental well-being.

Head Waitress
Seapoint Golf Links
Termonfeckin
Co.Louth
Ireland

Head waitress
Trained junior staff
Managed waitstaff and assigning tasks
Solving customer complaints
Welcomed customers
Seated and served customers
Engaged with customers in a sincere and friendly manner
Built relationships with customers to increase likelihood of repeat business
Performed opening and closing duties
Fostered a positive work environment by consistently treating all employees and customers with respect and consideration
Excellent leadership and communication skills

Education
Dublin 2014-2018
Bachelor of Arts in Design and Education National College of Art and Design Specialised in Textiles Surface Design.
Degree Includes teaching qualification

Modules
Design Research
Design Studio (Woven, Printed and Digital textiles)
Education Studio • Education Professional Studies
Special Education Needs
Arts Mentoring
Contemporary Theories and Practices
Education Professional Practice
Design Professional Practice
School Placement
Visual Culture
Visual Culture Research


Louth 2013-2014 FETAC Level 5 in Arts Craft and Design Dundalk Institute of Further Education

Portfolio Preparation
Design Skills
Drawing
Combined Materials
Embroidery
Woven Textiles
Garment construction
Pattern Drafting
Communications
Work Preparation and Experience
Awarded Student of the Year (2014)

Certifications

Full Irish Drivers License
International Drivers License
ECDL Certified (European Computer Drivers License)