Emily Gatz
ARTIST & Art Educator
With my various experiences as an instructor and educator, I have a wide and deep experience as a teacher, learner, adapter, researcher, and leader. As an artist, I have a background in painting, drawing, ceramics, and graphic design which creates a space for my future students to learn integrated arts within their daily lives. These various experiences will assist my career as an art educator and my future students to be engaged and deep learners with me.
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LINKEDIN: linkedin.com/emilygatz
INSTAGRAM: @emily.gatz
CONTACT: emilygatz10@gmail.com | 631.599.8506
Education
Tufts University, Boston, MA, — Master of Arts in Teaching in Art Education | May 2022 — May 2023 | Cumulative GPA: 4.0
City University of New York, Queens College, Flushing, Queens, NY | January 2021— May 2022 | Cumulative GPA: 4.0
Suffolk County Community College, Virtual Learning Long Island, NY | July 2020 — May 2021 | Cumulative GPA: 4.0
Champlain College, Burlington, VT — Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design & Digital Media | August 2016 — May 2020 | Cumulative GPA: 3.5
Teaching Experience
Art Teacher | Clark Avenue Middle School | Chelsea, MA
August 2023 — June 2024
Created lesson plans for a six week curriculum. Curriculum included watercolor, tempera paint, colored pencil, and pencil techniques. Communicated with parents on student progress and behaviors. Taught fifty-five minute classes for students with variety of needs.
African Community Economic Development of New England (ACEDONE), Boston, MA — Art Enrichment Instructor
June 2023 — August 2023
Developed curriculum five week summer school art program for students from first
grade to eighth grade. Accommodating for students from different backgrounds,
languages, and skills. Taught a new skill or strategy each lesson which built upon the
last lesson and integrated student knowledge and interest.
Boston YMCA at Boston Teachers Union, Forest Hills, MA — After School Art Instructor
March 2023 — May 2023
Developed lesson plan for a ten week after school art club. Throughly researched supplies needed for a TAB based curriculum. Taught new a skill or strategy each lesson which built upon last lesson and integrated student knowledge and interest.
Boston Teachers Union School, Forest Hills, MA — Student Teaching Practicum Experience
September 2022 —April 2023
Created, organized, and lead lessons for grade Kindergarten to Eighth grade including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) classes for Kindergarten to second grade students. Adjusted practice to students needs. Openly communicated with class as a whole about high expectations, along with small group and individual check-ins on students’ process. Kept studio space clean with clear guiding practices for all students to be involved in the community space.
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA — Assistant Instructor
October 2022
Assisted two different instructors at the MFA for Saturday programing. One class, Foundations of Painting class, I co-taught with the instructor for twelve 15 to 17 year-olds. Encouraging students in their artistic abilities with words of affirmation. The second class, Studio Art class, I co-taught with the instructor for twelve 9 to 11 year-olds. Locating materials and keeping class organized and on-task.
Mattituck-Cutchogue Union Free School District, Cutchogue & Mattituck, NY — Substitute Teacher & Substitute Teacher’s Assistant
February 2021 — June 2022
Communicated, organized, and assisted with various ages and needs of students on an individual student and collective class level. Experience with kindergarten to twelfth grade presented information in a clear and concise matter. Presented the class material in a group setting followed by questions to know students comprehended the material.
Riverhead Central School District, Riverhead, NY — Substitute Teacher & Substitute Teacher’s Assistant
January 2021 — June 2022
At Aquebogue Elementary School, communicated, organized, and assisted with a special education kindergarten class on an individual student and collective class level. Experience with kindergarten to twelfth grade presented information in a clear and concise matter. Introduced the class material in a group setting followed by questions to know students comprehended the material.
Gallery Experience
Tufts University, Boston, MA — Gallery Attendant
October 2022 — May 2023
In Fall 2022, I organized the annual School of Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA) art sale, tasked with tracking 2000 pieces of artworks. Assisted customers with final sale processing. Used my knowledge of excel, organizational skills, and attention to detail. In Spring 2023, invited back on the team as a gallery guide for the semester-long art exhibit at Tufts’ School of Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA). Main tasks include opening and closing gallery space, communicating with guests, and record keeping.
VSOP Projects 10x10 Art Show & Sale, Greenport, NY — Featured Artist
October 2020 — December 2020
Created a 10x10 inch wood panel multimedia work for the annual VSOP art show and sale. This show benefited a local non-for-profit with the sales made. Communicated with curator on set up and take down about the show, along with clarifying details via email and in-person. My piece was showcased within the two day long sale and month long show.
October 2020 — December 2020
Created a 10x10 inch wood panel multimedia work for the annual VSOP art show and sale. This show benefited a local non-for-profit with the sales made. Communicated with curator on set up and take down about the show, along with clarifying details via email and in-person. My piece was showcased within the two day long sale and month long show.
East End Arts Council, Riverhead & Southold, NY — Graphic Design Intern & Gallery Manager
May 2019 — August 2019
Applied system thinking to develop branding and marketing material for ARTWORKS Gala donor event. Communicated gallery information to customers so to understand the various artist context and encouraging purchases. Worked with artist, Frankie Neptune, to curate his upcoming show by communicating with the artist directly and understanding the space restrictions and advantages.
May 2019 — August 2019
Applied system thinking to develop branding and marketing material for ARTWORKS Gala donor event. Communicated gallery information to customers so to understand the various artist context and encouraging purchases. Worked with artist, Frankie Neptune, to curate his upcoming show by communicating with the artist directly and understanding the space restrictions and advantages.
Leadership Experience
First Aid and CPR certification by American Heart Association June 2023
Wisdom Flow Yoga, Makawao, HI — 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training certification
November 2021
Developing teaching voice, conducting and curating positive space for students of all walks of life. Completing training to teach, speak and un-derstand the yogi path. Yoga Alliance certification earned at the end of the three-week program with a formal test and teaching three classes to the public.
November 2021
Developing teaching voice, conducting and curating positive space for students of all walks of life. Completing training to teach, speak and un-derstand the yogi path. Yoga Alliance certification earned at the end of the three-week program with a formal test and teaching three classes to the public.
Mansfield Hall, Burlington, VT — Fellow
August 2019 — May 2020
Assisted students with varying learning disabilities with social aspects of college life. Organize social events and being a mentor for students.
August 2019 — May 2020
Assisted students with varying learning disabilities with social aspects of college life. Organize social events and being a mentor for students.
North Fork Early Learning Center, Mattituck, NY — Girl Scouts Gold Award
September 2015 — May 2016
Built 10x10 foot shed the North Fork Early Learning Center. Over 100+ hours of volunteer time, created a space for preschoolers’ play equipment to be protected from various weather conditions.
September 2015 — May 2016
Built 10x10 foot shed the North Fork Early Learning Center. Over 100+ hours of volunteer time, created a space for preschoolers’ play equipment to be protected from various weather conditions.
Highlighted Skills
Acrylic Painting | Adobe Creative Suite | Attention to Detail | Collaboration | Communication | Flexible | Google Suite | Illustration | Leadership | Macintosh OS | Microsoft Suite | Motivated | Organization | Photography | Problem Solving | Researcher | Resourceful | Self-Starter | Social Media Marketing | Strong Work Ethic | Sustainability Knowledge | Teamwork | Typography | Wix
Deborah Garner (center), Gwen Johnston (left) and I (right) reacted to painting behind us in this video to create a performance arts piece.