CIERA N.

ADAMS
302 Prairie Heights Dr PHONE: 704-999-3050
Apt. 201 EMAIL: adamsci@uwplatt.edu
Verona, WI 53593 WEBSITE: cieranadams.weebly.com

EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Platteville, WI
Bachelor of Art in Fine Arts May 2011
Teacher Certification-Art Education June 2014
Chancellors List, 2013-2014 Cumulative GPA: 3.3/4.0
Madison Area Technical College
Associate Degree in Fashion Marketing December 2008
GPA 3.2/4.0

FIELD WORK EXPERIENCE

Student Teaching, University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Spring 2014
Sunset Ridge Elementary School, Middleton, WI

Developed and taught art lessons to students grades K-5 including printmaking, ceramics, and
found art sculpture.

Managed classes and student behavior independently from cooperating teacher on occasion
while under the supervision of a licensed substitute.

Mount Horeb High School, Mount Horeb, WI

Developed and taught lessons and assessments for six different art courses to students, grades 9-
12, for the 3
rd
quarter session including jewelry making, ceramics, drawing, and exploratory art
media.

Participated in IEP meetings and communicated with parents and faculty members on classroom
management

Pre-Student Teaching, University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Platteville Middle School, Platteville, WI
Fall 2013
Developed and taught a unit plan for fourth and fifth grade students utilizing media technology,
instructor samples, and showing gender equity

Collaborated with staff, cooperating teachers, and university fine arts departments to develop a
schedule of the lessons and activities

Service Learning, University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Families of Dubuque, Dubuque, IA
Summer 2013
Planned and participated in art activities with 5 year old student with severe to
profound hearing loss

Promoted literacy and assisted in self-esteem building by encouraging the student to
read storybooks to me.

Internships

University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Platteville, WI

PACCE Internship with Southwest WI Library System Summer 2013
SAIF Grant Internship Summer 2013
Ceramic Lab Internship Fall 2013
Art Curriculum Development and Teaching
Spring 2013
University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Platteville, WI

Developed and taught unit lesson plan incorporating art history, art making, and reflection

Accessed prior knowledge through motivational activity and guiding questions



EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Self-Employment

Ciera Adams Photography, Verona, WI
August 2013-Present
Photograph and edit events, portraits and natural settings utilizing digital single-
lens reflex camera and Adobe software
Write invoices and track finances and schedule

Customer Service and Retail Sales

Veras House of Bridals, Madison, WI
2007-2008, Jan. 2014-Present
Trained and supervised new employees on store policies and sales techniques while
educating consumers about a variety of products

Utilize knowledge of consumer behavior to create visual displays that entice customers to
purchase items related to original purchases.
Ceramics Studio Assistant

University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Platteville, WI
Fall 2013
Supervised and instructed undergraduate students in ceramics lab

Cleaned and organized space to be ready for student use

Assisted professor in management of information and art-making methods

Resident Assistant

University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Platteville, WI
Fall 2006
Supervised, advised, and mentored 30 women living in the residence halls while
developing and facilitating team building and personal development activities and
establishing personal and working relationships with residents and fellow staff

Early Childhood Care

Private Residence, Platteville, WI

Provide care for multiple children from 7 months to 3 years old 2010-Present
Private Residence, Mazomanie, WI

Provide childcare for multiple children, from birth to 9 years old
2005-Present

LEADERSHIP & EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Wisconsin Art Educators Association (WAEA/NAEA), member since 2013
Kappa Delta Pi Initiated Fall 2013
FFA Alumni, member since 2013
Art Club, UW-Platteville, member 2010-2011


COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

UW-Platteville Opera Workshop-Art Education liaison between the university and the local
school district and presented art instruction to local students.
WAEA Conference- Attended conference with other Wisconsin art educators to learn new lessons and
approaches to teaching, Eau Claire, WI, 2013
Food for America-Assisted and supervised high school students at event teaching young children about
the importance of agriculture, 1 year
Recyclemania- Co-organized clothing swap & produced artwork out of recycled materials and showcased
to advertise recycling campaign, 1 year




References and Letter of Recommendation available upon completion of student teaching