Alexa Marie Gryga
Art Educator | Fine Artist
(484) 919-7247
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OBJECTIVE Maintain a position in teaching art education. To differentiate instruction to fit
all of the students and schools needs in an arts setting.
EDUCATION
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania: Kutztown, PA
Masters in Art Education
Cumulative GPA: 4.0
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania: Kutztown, PA
B.S. ED. Art Education
BFA Studio Art - Printmaking
Cumulative GPA: 3.76
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Art Teacher
Thomas G. Morton Elementary, The School District of Philadelphia,
Philadelphia, PA
(K-5th grade)
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Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all of the students and
be an asset in meeting the needs of the school in an art setting.
Art Teacher
Henry Houston Elementary, The School District of Philadelphia,
Philadelphia, PA
(K-8th grade)
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Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all of the students and
be an asset in meeting the needs of the school in an art setting.
Art Teacher
Jay Cooke Elementary School, The School District of Philadelphia,
Philadelphia, PA
(K-8th grade)
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Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all of the students and
be an asset in meeting the needs of the school in an art setting.
Student Teaching
Lower Nazareth Elementary School, Nazareth School District, Nazareth, PA
(K-3rd grade)
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Assist art teacher, Co-teach and fully teach own lessons.
Northwest Middle School, Reading School District, Reading, PA
(6-7th grade)
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Assist art teacher, Co-teach and fully teach own lessons.
Early Field
Lower Nazareth Elementary School, Nazareth School district, Nazareth, PA
(K-3rd grade) Every Thursday
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Assist art teacher/practice in teaching lessons
Arts Day
Exeter Township Senior High School, Exeter Township School District,
Reading, PA.
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Composed Logo lesson.
Reiffton School, Exeter Township School District, Reading, PA.
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Composed and co-taught a PA German themed lesson to
all of the 6th grade.
Willow Lane Elementary, East Penn School District, Macungie, PA.
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Co-taught one elementary lesson.
HONORS AND AWARDS
Distinguished National Art Education Association Student Chapter Award
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown, PA
Dean’s list
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown, PA
VOLUNTEER
National Art Education Association Student Chapter,
Kutztown University
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Friday Night Out, Kutztown, PA
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Teaching lessons to children from the
community.
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Volunteer at the Reading Museum, Reading, PA.
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Participate in the 75th, 76th, and 77th Annual Kutztown
Art Education Conference, Kutztown, PA
34th Annual Job Fair for Educators, Kutztown University
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Check in educators, collect resumes, and guide people
to the correct areas.
OTHER EMPLOYMENT
Cashier/Courtesy Clerk
The Fresh Market, Center Valley, PA
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Checking out costumer’s food, ensuring a good
experience at our store, and fulfilling additional needs.
Tour Guide
Kutztown University Admissions Office, Kutztown, PA
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Promote Kutztown University to diverse
prospective students and families through campus tours.
ACTIVITIES/LEADERSHIP
Secretary of Kutztown University National Art Education Association
Kutztown, PA
Historian of Kutztown University National Art Education Association
Kutztown, PA
EXHIBITIONS
Art Education and Crafts Senior Exhibition at the Miller Gallery, Kutztown, PA
(Group, Juried) (April 16th-24th)
Salon Des Refuses at Ekhaus, Kutztown, PA (Group, Juried)
(April 3rd-14th)
Likeness at The Corner Gallery, Kutztown, PA (Solo, Juried)
(February 5th-12th)
Expression Through Portraiture at The Corner Gallery, Kutztown, PA
(Solo, Juried) (September 11th-18th)
Industrial Prospects at Trolley Car, Jersey City, NJ (Group, Juried)
(June 23rd – August 23rd)
May 2021
May 2016
Fall 2019 - Present
Spring 2019 - Fall 2017
Spring 2017 - Fall 2016
Spring 2016
Spring 2016
Fall 2015
Fall 2013
Spring 2012
Fall 2012
Spring 2015 - Fall 2012
Spring 2015 - Fall 2012, Fall 2011
Spring 2016 - Fall 2012
Spring 2015
Spring 2015, Fall 2013, 2014, and 2015
Spring 2015
Fall 2015 - Summer 2016
Summer 2013 - Spring 2016
Spring 2015 - Fall 2014
Spring 2014 - Fall 2013
Spring 2016
Spring 2016
Spring 2016
Fall 2015
Summer 2015