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Alexis Camisa

25 Cedar Avenue • Farmingdale, NY 11735 • 516.317.0446 • alexis8796@gmail.com

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EDUCATION

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Adelphi University, Garden City, NY                                           Graduating Spring 2018

 

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art & Design Education

Minor: Technical Theatre & Design, concentration in Stage Makeup/Scenic Painting

 

  • Dean’s List, Leadership Award

  • Kappa Pi Art Honor Society

  • Phi Delta Kappa International Educational Honor Society

  • Future Teachers Association

  • Member of CALIBER (Cause to Achieve Leadership, Intelligence, Brotherhood, Excellence, and Respect) 

  • Member of PROSPER (People Reaching for Opportunities to Succeed Personally, Educationally and Realistically)

  • Student Alumni Council

 

Farmingdale High School, Farmingdale, NY                            Regents Diploma June 2014

  • New York State Scholar-Athlete

  • Junior Olympic Track & Field Qualifier

  • Penn Relays Track & Field Qualifier

  • All-Division Track & Field Champion

  • Wendy Heisman Scholarship (Athletic/Scholarship/Citizenship)

  • CYO Role Model Award

  • New York State Physical Education Award

  • President of Art Honor Society 

  • Art Director of French Honor Society

  • Captain of Track & Field Team

  • Community Service Distinction Award

  • 2013 and 2014 All-County Artist

  • Best Senior Artist of Class 2014

  • Head Makeup/Hair & Scenic Artist for Theatre Arts Club

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

 

  • Led professional development workshop on innovative technology and incorporation of Science, Technology, Engineering Art and Math (STEAM) in a classroom presentation at New York City Art Teachers Association (NYCATA) - 2016 & 2017.

  • Able to integrate literacy and math skills aligned to the Common Core through art instruction

  • Ability to establish a strong classroom management plan and a dynamic learning environment

  • Proven self-starter with a high motivational level

  • Organized multi-tasker, able to establish priorities and perform work with minimum direction.

  • Developed and implemented multiple lessons designed to teach a diversity of students a variety of artistic techniques

  • Trained to create lesson plans that apply to multiple intelligences

  • Creative & energetic with strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to work independently or as part of a team

 

FIELD EXPERIENCE

 

  • Intern for Summer School Principal at Farmingdale High School 

  • Farmingdale Youth Council Art Director’s Assistant  

  • Netflix Series – The Get Down – Traditional Makeup & Wigs

  • Lincoln Center –The Babylon Line – Traditional Makeup & Wigs

  • Queens Theatre – Calpulli Mexican Dance Company – Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Special Effects Makeup

  • HERE Arts Center –Titus & Andronicus – Traditional Makeup & Wigs

  • So Luna Studio – The Wedding Singer – Old Age Special Effects Makeup

  • Observation/Teacher’s Helper Positions – Roosevelt Centennial Elementary School, Garden City Middle School, Freeport High School

  • Student Teaching - Freeport High School

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WORK EXPERIENCE

 

  • Art Teacher - Farmingdale Youth Council

  • Gymnastics Instructor - Farmingdale Youth Council

  • Assistant Track & Field Coach - Maria Regina & St. Kilian’s CYO

  • Retail Sales Associate – Mystique Boutique

  • Hostess/waitress – Mario’s Restaurant & Pizzeria

 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

 

  • Women’s Leadership Certificate

  • Autism 101 Certification – Autism Society

  • Leadership Certificate - Center of Student Involvement & Career Development

  • PROSPER Program Certification 

  • CYO Sanctioned Coach Certification

  • Completion of “Heads Up Program”– Concussion in Youth Sports Training for Coaches

  • Working knowledge of Programs: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign & Vectorworks

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office/Word and PowerPoint Programs

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