Alexa Marie Gryga 

(484) 919-7247

amgrya@gmail.com

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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

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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)

• 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)

• 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)

• 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)

• Assist art teacher, Co-teach and fully teach own lessons.
   

Northwest Middle School, Reading School District, Reading, PA                                                                        
(6-7th grade)

• 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

•       Assist art teacher/practice in teaching lessons 

Arts Day

Exeter Township Senior High School, Exeter Township School District,                                                  
        Reading, PA. 

• Composed Logo lesson.
   

Reiffton School, Exeter Township School District, Reading, PA.                                                                                        

• Composed and co-taught a PA German themed lesson to
  all of the 6th grade.  
            

Willow Lane Elementary, East Penn School District, Macungie, PA.                                                                       

• Co-taught one elementary lesson.

HONORS AND AWARDS

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Distinguished National Art Education Association Student Chapter Award                    

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown, PA                                                                                                   

Dean’s list              

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown, PA                                                                                                 

VOLUNTEER

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National Art Education Association Student Chapter,
Kutztown University 

• Friday Night Out, Kutztown, PA                                                                                                                           

  • Teaching lessons to children from the 
    community.        

• Volunteer at the Reading Museum, Reading, PA.                                                                                            

• Participate in the 75th, 76th, and 77th Annual Kutztown                                                                            
  Art Education Conference, Kutztown, PA
   

34th Annual Job Fair for Educators, Kutztown University                                                                                       

• Check in educators, collect resumes, and guide people
  to the correct areas.

OTHER EMPLOYMENT

Cashier/Courtesy Clerk 

The Fresh Market, Center Valley, PA                                                                                                                         

• Checking out costumer’s food, ensuring a good
  experience at our store, and fulfilling additional needs.
   

Tour Guide                               

Kutztown University Admissions Office, Kutztown, PA                                                                                             

• Promote Kutztown University to diverse 

prospective students and families through campus tours.

ACTIVITIES/LEADERSHIP

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Secretary of Kutztown University National Art Education Association                                                                
Kutztown, PA           

Historian of Kutztown University National Art Education Association                                                                  
Kutztown, PA      

EXHIBITIONS

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Art Education and Crafts Senior Exhibition at the Miller Gallery, Kutztown, PA                                                

(Group, Juried) (April 16th-24th)

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Salon Des Refuses at Ekhaus, Kutztown, PA (Group, Juried)                                                                                

(April 3rd-14th) 

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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)

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Industrial Prospects at Trolley Car, Jersey City, NJ (Group, Juried)                                                                     

(June 23rd – August 23rd)