Resume & Curriculum Vitae
Katelyn Bensen-Crawford: Resume
Education
2024 MA in Art Education, summa cum laude, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY
NYS Initial Certification, K-12 Visual Arts
2020 BFA in Studio Art, Minor in Art History, summa cum laude, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY
2018 Experiencing the Italian Renaissance-Study Abroad, Florence, Italy
Professional Experience
Sep. 3rd 2024 Art with STREAM Integration Teacher, St. William the Abbot, Seaford, NY
-Develop art lesson plans for grades K-8, while integrating STREAM concepts into curriculum
-Conduct Set Design Club to create set pieces for school play with middle school students
-Collaborate with classroom teachers to deepen students’ engagement in classroom curriculum
-Mentor art education student completing NYS certification observation hours
-Manage art and makerspace materials promoting an efficient and enriching learning environment
-Supervise lunch, recess, and hallway duties enforcing student safety and adherence to policies
Spring 2024 NYSATA Portfolio Adjudicator, New York State Art Teachers Association Portfolio Project
-Piloted and beta tested the NYS Portfolio Adjudication for the 24-25 academic school year
-Facilitate discussion with students about personal art through inquiry, listening, and feedback
-Evaluate evidence of student understanding with assessment tool based on NYS Learning Standards
-Engage community and deepen learning in the visual arts expanding student opportunity
Spring 2024 Student teacher, #9E Boardman Elementary & Oceanside Middle School, Oceanside, NY
Kimberly Litvinoff, Cooperating Teacher
-Create lesson plans and teach general education and ICT classes, grades 1st through 6th, and 8th
-Experience selecting and preparing student artwork for district and All-County art shows
-Conduct art club
-Led art station at #9E Family Fun & Fitness Night/Primetime for students and families
Spring 2024 Student teacher, Oceanside Middle School and Oceanside High School, Oceanside, NY
Maria Anisansel, Cooperating Teacher
-Design lesson plans and instruct grades 8th through 12th, Studio Art, Advanced Drawing and Painting, AP 3-D Art and Design
-Accompany students on multiple field trips to art museums enriching student learning
-Showcase student artwork on hallway bulletin board
-Guide AP 3-D Art students through the AP Exam Portfolio preparation and submission process
Skills and Qualifications
-Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel), Google Classroom, Infinite Campus, Adobe Creative Suites (Photoshop, InDesign), Final Cut Pro and iMovie video editing, Google Workspace, SMART Board, website design, iPad/Mac, Chromebook, social media
-Trained in painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, digital, photography, realism, abstraction, figure drawing, color theory
Katelyn Bensen-Crawford: Curriculum Vitae
EDUCATION
2024 MA in Art Education: Adelphi University—summa cum laude, Garden City, NY
2020 BFA in Studio Art, Minor in Art History: Adelphi University—summa cum laude, Garden City, NY
2018 Experiencing the Italian Renaissance: Study Abroad, Florence, Italy
2017 Gouache Painting: The Manes Art and Education Center, Roslyn, NY
EXHIBITION and PUBLIC WORKS
2025 Museum Store: Nassau County Museum of Fine Art, Roslyn, NY
2024 Art Education Thesis Exhibition: Adelphi University, PAC Gallery, Garden City, NY
2023 Adelphi 2023 Alumni Exhibition: Adelphi University, PAC Gallery, Garden City, NY
A Parade Through The Years, Mana Contemporary, Jersey City, NJ
2022 Adelphi 2022 Alumni Exhibition: Adelphi University, PAC Gallery, Garden City, NY
Museum Store: Nassau County Museum of Fine Art, Roslyn, NY
Art Fair 14C, Jersey City, NJ
2020 BFA Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition: Adelphi University, PAC Gallery, Garden City, NY
BFA Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition – Adelphi University: Online Exhibition
2019 Kappa Pi Spring 2019 Exhibition: Adelphi University PAC Gallery, Garden City, NY
Mash-Up Menagerie: Long Island Children’ s Museum, Garden City, NY
Happy Hearts Adult Daycare Center: Jericho, NY
Colored Colors Art Fair: Deer Park, NY
2018 Student and Instructor Exhibition: The Manes Art and Education Center, Roslyn, NY
This is Not What it Seems: Adelphi University PAC Gallery, Garden City, NY
RESIDENCIES
2021 ESKFF (Eileen S. Kaminsky Family Foundation), Jersey City, NJ
PUBLIC LECTURES
2022 Adelphi University, 2D Design, Garden City, NY
2020 Adelphi University: For the Love of Art, Garden City, NY
Adelphi University: For the Love of Art, Garden City, NY
2019 The Manes Art and Education Center, Roslyn, NY
Adelphi University: For the Love of Art, Garden City, NY
PUBLICATIONS
2020 Color Third Edition: A workshop for artist and designers by David Hornung, pg.139
PERMANENT COLLECTIONS
2021 The Sketchbook Project Volume 18, Brooklyn Art Library, Brooklyn, NJ
Residency Permanent Collection, Collection of Eileen K. Inc., Jersey City, NJ
AWARDS
2020 ESKFF Foundation Residency Award – Adelphi University, Garden City, NY
Conger Goodyear Art History Award –Adelphi University, Garden City, NY
2016-2020 Dean’s Talent Award – Adelphi University, Garden City, NY