My name is Ariel Fleurimond and this is my online portfolio. This is a class project that involved creation of a single-paged website. This site uses several source codes (credited in the header). Code was written by Ariel Fleurimond and respective authors.

Some source code/techniques/sources used in the creation of this page were:

- Lightbox2
- Liquid Scroller
- Zebra Accordion CSS
- Code by Fleurimond
- Altered Previous Layout by Fleurimond
- Stock images for site banner: istockphoto


Thank you for taking the time to visit my online portfolio. Feel free to direct any questions to my contact page.

I grew up in Suffolk County, New York and graduated from Half Hollow Hills High School East. I attended an undergraduate school in the city and graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2009 in Psychology, with a double minor in General Education and Computer Applications and Web Programming. Then, I went to Adelphi University in order to study Art Education. In 2011, I graduated with a master's degree and acquired my NYS Initial Certification in Visual Arts K-12. I was a teacher for various grade levels in Uniondale Public School District, with a majority of the time spent teaching art education at the elementary and middle school levels. My research and educational philosophy focus heavily on the influence of technology on pedagogy with a particular emphasis on the rise of digital art in a digital age. I am continuing my research while pursuing a second master's degree in Educational Technology at Adelphi University.

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Certification and Education

New York State Teacher Certification

• Initial Certificate in Visual Arts (K-12)

M.A. in Educational Technology (Projected Graduation: December 2013)

• Adelphi University, Garden City, NY

M.A. in Art Education (2011)

• Adelphi University, Garden City, NY
• Cumulative GPA: 4.0

B.A. in Psychology (2009)

• New York University, New York, NY: Concentration in Psychology with minors in General Education and Computer Applications
• Dean’s List, New York University, September 2007 – May 2008 -Honor designated to students who maintain a minimum of a 3.65 GPA for a 9-month period while enrolled as a full time student at New York University. Awarded in May 2008, by Dean Matthew Santirocco.

Teaching/Work Experience

Art Teacher (Uniondale Summer Arts Program 2012) - July 9, 2012 – August 9, 2012

• Uniondale School District Grades 3-10 (Uniondale, NY).
• Developed innovative lesson plans for art courses using the iPad. Within individual classes, student grades ranged from 3rd to 10th grade. Tailored lessons to be age appropriate.
• Taught lessons on perspective, Native American crafts, lanyard crafts, Optical art and illusions and pointillism. Organized a district art show for parents, faculty and community members. Taught children how to create murals for a Kenyan charity and set design for the final Uniondale school production.

Elementary Science Teacher Grades 1-5 (Full-Time Substitute Replacement) - March 30, 2012 – June 11, 2012

• Uniondale School District – Walnut Street Elementary School (Uniondale, NY).
• Taught science lesson plans for classes at the Elementary levels. Participated in Worked alongside faculty. Taught lessons on Plant and Animal Life cycles, Volcanic formation, Rock Cycles, Plant parts and photosynthesis, Earth layers, and the water cycle.

Art Teacher K-5 (Full-Time Leave Replacement) - February – March 22, 2012

• Uniondale School District – Walnut Street Elementary School (Uniondale, NY).
Developed lesson plans for art classes at the Elementary levels. Participated in Faculty meetings, and maintained the responsibilities of a full-time teacher within the Uniondale School district. Taught lessons on Symmetry and Pointillism and guided students toward production of exceptional work during those units.

Substitute Teacher K-5(Per Diem) - September 2011-Present

• Uniondale School District (Uniondale, NY), Evergreen Charter School (Hempstead, NY).
• Taught as a substitute teacher in all elementary school subjects in all grade levels. Provided push in support for teachers during lessons and maintained the responsibilities of full time teachers within the schools.

Student Teacher(Per Diem) - January 2011- May 2011

• Uniondale High School (Uniondale, NY), Lindenhurst School District (Lindenhurst, NY), Evergreen Charter School (Hempstead, NY).
• Developed innovative lesson plans for art courses using the iPad. Supervised by Dalva Yaron. Taught and created lessons and activities for Calligraphy, Studio Art, Advanced Placement Studio and Portfolio Prep classes.
• Focused on utilizing new technology to deliver instruction efficiently and clearly to students in grades 9-12 (Uniondale High School). Assisted classroom teacher with small group instruction for grades K-5 (Lindenhurst) and K-2 (Evergreen Charter School).

Peer Writing Tutor - January 2010 –March 2011

• Adelphi University
• Assisted Undergraduate and Graduate students at Adelphi University as they progressed through the writing process, including brainstorming, drafting and editing final drafts.

Writing Assistant - September 2010- December 2010

• Adelphi University
• Reviewed and revised papers of the Undergraduate students in the AdelphiUniversity Global Scholars (LGS) program, in turn helping them progress as writers in their respective fields. Crafted lessons and conducted writing workshops. Assisted supervisor with crafting writing assignments related to the LGS program. Supervised by Dr. Devin Thornburg.

Peer Mentor - August 2009 – December 2010

• Job Path, Inc.
• Worked as a peer mentor for individuals on the Autism Spectrum by providing support in the academic and social aspects of college life.

Computer Programming/Applications Peer Tutor - August 2009 – December 2010

• New York University • Assisted NYU students enrolled in the course Computers in Principle & Practice I with assignments and clarification of lecture material.

References

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