Carrie Schoenborn
schoenbc@mail.gvsu.edu

Education
2005-2011: Art Education with emphasis in Painting, minor in Spanish, Grand Valley State University, 3.656 GPA, highly qualified in K-12 Art Education
2009-2010: Study Abroad, Florence University of the Arts, Florence, Italy
2005: Graduated from Coopersville High School

Awards Received
2011: Dean's List, Grand Valley State University
2010: Patrick J. Sandro Educational Scholarship, Grand Valley State University
2010: Dean's List, Grand Valley State University
2009: Padnos International Scholarship, Grand Valley State University
2009: Dean's List, Grand Valley State University
2008: Student Summer Scholars Grant, Grand Valley State University
2008: Mary and Wilhelm Seeger Art Scholarship, Grand Valley State University
2008: Dean's List, Grand Valley State University
2007: Dean's List, Grand Valley State University
2006: Outstanding Foundations Portfolio, Grand Valley State University
2005: Scholastic Portfolio Gold Key
2005: Scholastic Silver Key
2002: Scholastic Gold Key

Group Exhibitions
2011: Eating the Art II, Padnos Gallery, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI
2010: This is not an oil spill., Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, ArtPrize, Grand Rapids, MI
2010: Photography Exhibition, Florence University of the Arts, Florence, Italy
2009: La Zingarata, Photography Exhibition, Florence University of the Arts, Florence, Italy
2009: Giu la testa!, Festival della Creativita, Florence, Italy
2009: Collaboration, collaboration with SEAS Club, Padnos Gallery, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI
2008: 333 Advanced Drawing Show as part of Spring for the Arts, 333 Division, Grand Rapids, MI
2008: Wealthy End to End Civic Studio Show as part of Spring for the Arts 632 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids, MI
2008: Open Studio Civic Studio Show (curator and participant) 632 Wealthy Street, Grand Rapids, MI
2008: Other Options Group Exibition Division Ave., Grand Rapids, MI
2007: Grand Valley Ceramics Show, Padnos Gallery, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI
2007: Group Drawing Show, Padnos Gallery, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI
2007: Summer Showcase, PAC Gallery, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI
2007: Critical Art Ensemble, multi-disciplinary group show, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI

Collections
Florence University of the Arts and the School of Digital Imaging and Visual Arts (DIVA), Florence, Italy

Publications
2008: "Mural, Painting and Art Education Project with African Refugees and African Community Center of West Michigan"

Speaking Engagements
2010: Brunch and Banter: Ideas, Objects and Relationships, Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, Grand Rapids, MI
2010: ArtPrize Reprise, Grand Valley State University, Grand Rapids, MI

Work History
2004-present: Child Care Provider, Coopersville Area Public Schools, provide care for children ages 2-12 years old, arrange activities for children of various ages

July 2010-present: Child Care Provider, Coopersville United Methodist Church, provide care for children 0-6 years old

June 2010/2011: Safety Town Instructor, Circle of Friends (Coopersville), lesson plan development and classroom organization and management

Winter 2011: Drawing Instructor, Coopersville Area Public Schools, Leisure and Enrichment Program, K-5th grade Drawing Instructor, lesson plan development and implementation, classroom organization and management

Winter 2011: Student Teacher, Ravenna Public Schools, Beechnau Elementary & Ravenna Middle School, 1st-5th, 7th and 8th grade art classrooms, assist Coordinating Teacher in all teacher-related activities including: leading the classroom, attending conferences and staff meetings, classroom organization and management, lesson plan development and lesson implementation

Fall 2010: Teacher Assistant, Allendale Public Schools, Springview Elementary, DK/K/2 Art classroom, assist Coordinating Teacher in all teacher-related activities including: leading the classroom, attending conferences and staff meetings, classroom organization and management, lesson plan development and lesson implementation

1998-present: Children's Liturgy of the Word Instructor, St. Michael's Catholic Church, plan and implement lesson plans for class of children ages 3-9 years old, communicate frequently with parents

Fall 2009: Guest Columnist, Grand Valley Lanthorn, Notes from Abroad, write a monthly blog describing my experiences abroad

Fall 2008: Tutor, Grand Valley State University, provide education and support for tutee in the area of art (Photoshop, Illustrator, wiki format)

Summer 2008: Art Instructor, Very Special Arts of Michigan, design and implement lessons

Summer 2008: Private Drawing Instructor for elementary age students, design and implement lessons, provide feedback to parents and students

Summer 2008: S3 Summer Scholar, African Community Center of Grand Rapids, design and create interactive mural, reorganize center, art education instructor, ESL instructor, plan and organize events, provide care for children, answer phones, filing

Spring 2005: Intern/Facilitator, Grand Rapids Children's Museum, encouraged learning through play, help set up and take down events

Spring 2005: Intern in Elementary Art Class, Coopersville Area Public Schools, plan and implement lessons, assist students with various art projects, coordinate displays of student artwork

Volunteer Work
2011: Teacher Assistant, Fredrick Meijer Garden and Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids, MI
2010: Photographer and Columnist, Blending Magazine, Florence University of the Arts, Florence, Italy
2010: Assistant Instructor, Pinhole Camera Workshop, Florence University of the Arts, Florence, Italy
2010: Production Assistant, The Vagina Monologues, Florence International Theater Company, Florence, Italy
2010: Production Assistant, An International Romeo and Juliet, Florence International Theater Company, Florence, Italy
2009: Tour Guide, San Lorenzo, Ars et Fides Firenze, Florence, Italy
2008: Website Curator, Wealthy Civic Studio website
2008: Group Leader, Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy, PAP Program
2008: Team Instructor, K-12 Ceramics Workshop with Grand Valley Ceramics
2004: Initiated Fundraiser for B-93 Roof-sit for Kids
2003: Volunteer, Alternatives in Motion Fundraiser
2001-2004: Participant, Mission Trips with Habitat for Humanity
2001: Assistant Coach, Special Olympics

Memberships
2007-present: Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts
2008-present: National Art Education Association
2008-present: Michigan Art Education Association
2010: NAEA Student Chapter, Grand Valley State University
2008-2010: Contemporary Ceramics Association, Grand Valley State University
2009: Amici degli Uffizi, Florence, Italy
2009: SEAS Club, Grand Valley State University
2008: This Is Your Art Discussion Group, Grand Valley State University

Technical Skills
Red Cross Certified in First Aid and CPR  
Photoshop CS3
Adobe Flash CS3
Dreamweaver
iMovie
Powerpoint
Keynote
Word

Attended Lectures and Conferences
2011
Art In Public, Lambert Zuidervaart
BeeHive Collective
Big Ideas in Art Education, Sydney Walker
Conrad Bakker

2010
TEDxGVSU
East Lakes Geography Conference
Maya Lin
Paul Ha
Renee Zettle-Sterling
Patrick Heckman
Wayne Belger

2009
Elinor Carucci
NoshNight: Slide Wars, Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts
Tim Miller, Performance and Discussion
Dennis Oppenheim

2008
Buzz Spector
Michigan Art Education Association Conference
Jane Hammond
Paul Duncam
William Pope L.
Fernando Sanchez (Colectivo La Malagua)
David Keister
Erin Sotak
Brett Colley
Joe Sacco
Chip Kidd
Hitchens Debate (Christopher Hitches vs. Peter Hitchens)
People Powered
Geraldine Juarez
Marc Fisher (Temporary Services)
InCubate
Representation of the Middle East in the Media: Progressive or progressively bad?

2007
Hamza Walker
Beuvious Lyons (@UICA and GVSU)
Kevin Tavin
Steven Sorman
Oli Goldsmith
Beehive Collective
Guerrilla Girls
David Shapiro
WJT Mitchell
Suk-Jin Choi
Julie Schustack
Autumn Ewalt
Melissa Mytty
Professor Gonzalo Leiva
Bill Hill
Eric Bloom
Melinda Beck
Michael Andrews
Linda Sormin
Alison Crocetta
Hilary Lorenz
Justin Quinn
Maria Velasco
Wendy DesChene
Julie York
Molly Reilly
Daniel Bare
Adam Wolpa
Sharon Massey
Anna Cambell
Ginger Owen-Murakami
Dana Friedman
Mariel Versluis
Paul Amenta
JoAnna VanRingwyke

2006
Douglas Rushkoff
Nancy Ramage
Sue Coe
Chuck Anderson
Cat Chow
Rikke Luther (N55)

2005
Bruce Mau
Mary Brodbeck (workshop)