BRENDAN J. MRUK

E-Mail: mruk31@yahoo.com

Massachusetts Educator’s License: 423533

Educational Information

Hartford Art School, University of Hartford Hartford, CT

B.F.A. in Printmaking

Relevant Coursework:

• Printmaking, Drawing, Art History, Painting, Graphic Design and Sculpture.
• Painted with Fred Wessel, William Patterson and Jermaine Patterson during Workshop in Italy.

Boston University Boston,MA

M.A. in Art Education

Relevant Coursework:

• Worked with Professor Barry Shauck in classes ranging from child development to practicum work.
• Writing a thesis entitled The Creativity Crisis: A study of Art Education in Boston Public High Schools

Notable Art Experience

• Work included in a group show “Kaleidoscope” in Washington, DC 2013
• Work included in a group show “What those who teach can do” in Washington, DC 2013
• Private Art Show at Kulturz in Cambridge, MA 2011
• Image chosen for permanent display at Boston University by University officials and Peace Corps staff members.

Teaching and Professional Experience

Wilde Lake High School, Columbia MD

Art Teacher

• Responsible for Art I: foundations and Art II: Developing ideas in media classes
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• Create lesson plans that not only developed the skills of my students but also broadened their understanding of art and art forms that make up the different cultures in our society in the framework of the provided county and state curriculum and standards.
• Responsible for the ordering of materials while adhering to a strict budget.

Saint Clement Junior/Senior High School  Medford, MA

Art and Graphic Design Teacher  2008 – 2012

• Responsible for creating and implementing several curriculums for students in sixth grade through twelfth most notably in Studio Art, Graphic Design/Animation and Advertising.
• Created lesson plans that not only developed the skills of my students but also broadened their understanding of art and art forms that make up the different cultures in our society.
• Responsible for the ordering of materials while adhering to a strict budget.
• Coached Junior Varsity baseball.
• Member of the school code of conduct implementation team.

Brookline High School Brookline, MA

Lacrosse Coach (Defensive Coordinator) Spring 2010

• Responsible for teaching and enhancing fundamental lacrosse skills.
• Communicated and encouraged team structure, sportsmanship and strong character development
• Responsible designing and implementing defensive game plans.

New Leadership Charter School Springfield, MA

Art Teacher 2005-2008

• Teach various art techniques based on a thorough curriculum to sixth through twelfth grade students in an inner city setting.Responsible for maintaining classroom and ordering need materials while adhering to a strict budget.
• Designed and monitored after school program created to provide a safe outlet for underprivileged students.
• Member of the Title I team.

South Hadley Public Schools South Hadley, MA

Lacrosse Coach 2000 – 2008

• Responsible for all aspects of coaching Junior Varsity boy’s team.
• Responsible for teaching and enhancing fundamental lacrosse skills.
• Communicated and encouraged team structure, sportsmanship and strong character development.

Paraprofessional 1999 – 2000

• Assigned to classroom that integrates special needs students into a normal classroom setting.
• Supervised and organized classroom assignments for students with special needs.
• Assisted teacher with everyday class responsibilities.

Copy Cat Print Shop Amherst, MA

Graphic Designer 2000-2005

• Head of Design Department.
• Responsible for all aspects of design work from concept to completion.
• Experience includes all forms of printed media including books, brochures, posters, flyers, and CD’s.
• Responsible for the ordering of all necessary supplies necessary for daily design and department operations.