AMIRA MEDNICK

amiramednick@gmail.com · www.amiramednick.com · 203.856.8577 · 375 SW Murray Blvd · Beaverton, OR 97005

SKILLS childcare experience, Adult & Infant CPR/AED certification, curriculum development
patient, understanding, flexible, efficient, creative
painting, drawing, jewelry making, macramé, ceramics, photography, Photoshop, web design
strong communication, leadership, computer and organizational skills

WORK EXPERIENCE
Spring 2009 Babysitter, Biggs Family, Fairfield CT
cared for 2 year old
provided supervision, emotional support
meal preparation, diaper changing, put child down for nap
provided engaging art projects and games, story-time and imaginative play

Spring 2009 Teacher & Art Specialist, Gan Yeladim Early Childhood Learning Center, Stamford CT
develop educational and creative projects/activities for children 3 to 4 years old
provide emotional support for children in the After School Program
engage children in thought provoking independent and group explorations

Winter 2008/09 Volunteer, Voluntario Global, Buenos Aires, Argentina

create and coordinate art workshops for underprivileged children

Summer 2008 Art Director, Hunt Club Summer Camp, Westport CT

age-appropriate curriculum development
instruct children 3 to 12 years old

2007/08 Nanny/Babysitter, Daliere Family, Westport CT

cared for 10 month old, and 3 and 5 year olds
provided supervision, transportation, meal preparation, emotional support
helped with homework, art projects, reading
played outside/inside sports and various other activities

2004 – 2008 Art Teacher, Creative Castle, Fairfield CT

age-appropriate curriculum development
teach children 18 months to 12 years old
teach drawing, painting, mixed media, photography, collage & sculpture
lead multi-media art project birthday parties
assist and teach cooking classes

2007 – 2009 Specialty Art Instructor, Congregation Shir Ami, Stamford CT

create and coordinate art projects
assist and encourage children 7 to 12 years old in creative experience

Summer 2007 Camp Counselor, Steve and Kate's Camp, Mill Valley CA
assist campers 5 to 14 years old in various summer activities
assist in arts and crafts room

EDUCATION
2004 – 2008 School of Visual Arts, Purchase College, State University of New York, Purchase NY
BFA Painting and Drawing - Summa Cum Laude

2002 – 2003 School of Architecture, University of Miami, Miami FL

Chosen to participate in National Leadership Forum

References, College Transcripts and Portfolio Available Upon Request