Alyssa M.

McCune
Alyssa_mccune@yahoo.com
404-453-2610

EDUCATION
Kennesaw State University August 2011- Present
Attending Kennesaw State University as an Art Education major, graduating May 2017- Major GPA 3.65
Taught art lessons at numerous schools throughout Cobb and Paulding Counties
Worked with children of all grade levels, Pre-K through High School, including Special Education

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
During the course of my teaching experience, I have actively worked as either a participant observer or an instructor in
either group or individual settings in various elementary, middle and high schools

OBSERVER INSTRUCTOR
2014- McClure Middle School (Paulding) 2015- Big Shanty
2015- Chalker Elementary School 2015- Sprayberry High School
2015- Harrison High School 2015- Sprayberry HS (Special Needs)
2015- Kennesaw Elementary School
2015- Pitner Elementary School
2016 - Lassiter High School
2017- Dodgen Middle School
EMPLOYMENT
The Georgia Ballet (Non-profit Organization) - Marietta, GA January 2016 Present
Perform a wide range of administrative and office support activities for the School of The Georgia Ballet
Assist managers and supervisors to facilitate the efficient operation of the non-profit Arts organization
Contribute with the promotional side of the company as well as helping the performances run smoothly
Worked with both students and parents with various responsibilities and errands

Hobby Lobby- Austell, GA September 2010- September 2015

Cashier- Worked way up from a seasonal cashier to a refund cashier in a popular craft franchise
Accurately handled purchases, refunds and customer inquiries for all departments
Sold and recommended the best products for our customers needs based off my experience
Helped to train employees in other departments, such as Fabric, Custom Framing and Refunds
Certified Custom Framer- Became a Custom Framer after promotion
Handled valuable artwork and created custom, museum quality displays
Used problem-solving skills to generate creative solutions for difficult visual arrangements

N. A. Williams- Acworth, GA May 2012- May 2013

Cost Researcher- Retrieved information for particular car parts sold at leading auto stores to initiate
competitive pricing
Customer Service Representative in Telecommunications- Promoted to aid in trouble-shooting
equipment at Auto Zone stores nation wide
Assisted in modifying new software for the company throughout its development

VOLUNTEERISM
Worked at local churches for cultural festivals as well as teen group activities
Annual participation at St. Francis Table, Soup Kitchen
Sweetwater Donation Center- Gathered and sorted food for low-income families

ORGANIZATIONS/ACHIEVEMENTS
Developed EdTPA lesson plan which became a school-wide STEAM art installation concerning environmentalism
Through Student Teaching, entered and won students way into KSU Art Education Art Exhibit
Member of National Art Educators Association since 2015, Current Officer: Reservation Delegate
Member of Georgia Art Educators Association (GAEA)
Presidents List for 2 consecutive years, Deans List for majority of prior semesters
Developed Lesson Plan for AIDS AMERICA Art Show posted on The Zuchermann Museums website

*References available upon request*