Sonya Loferski
Computer Skills
PC/MAC Software Programs
Adobe Creative Suite
FilemakerPro
Microsoft Office
Statistical Package for the Social Sciences
Quickbooks
Education
Master of Science
Art Education
Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana 2016
Bachelor of Science
Sociology
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 2008
Professional Info
Four plus years experience working in school settings as an art educator and teacher
Three years experience working in administrative office in Environmental Insurance
Work experience
Artist, Wine and Design, September 2016-Present
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Teach acrylic painting to 40+ children and adults in studio-style class
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Promote private events, mobile classes throughout community
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Assist in various office duties as needed
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Create and implement curriculum for summer camp for children ages 5-12
Advanced Art Instructor, Life Designs, Inc. Bloomington, IN 2016
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Volunteered through continuing education program teaching drawing, painting and mixed media to adults with special needs
Graduate Student, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 2014-2016
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Taught elementary school-age children under supervision of IU professor as part of Saturday Art School program
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Field experience in middle/high school as pre-service art teacher
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Produced and implemented art lesson plans in drawing, painting, mixed media, ceramics and digital design for K-12 using DBAE and Visual Culture paradigms
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Managed Art Supply Room for art education building
Nanny, Self Employed, 2013-2014
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Worked as an in-house nanny for 3 children; ages 2,4, and 10.
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Obtained field experience for subsequent early childhood development courses in Curriculum and Development graduate program
Teacher, Adventure Club, Blacksburg, VA 2011-2013
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Supervise elementary school-age children for before and after school childcare program
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Create stimulating artistic and educational projects for students
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Interact with parents to discuss child progress
Graphic Designer, Freelance, Blacksburg, VA 2012-Present
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Completed courses in studio art, graphic design and composition 2010-2012 Virginia Western Community College, Piedmont Virginia Community College
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Create corporate logos for various companies
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Maintain professional relationship with clients
Administrative Assistant, Beacon Hill Associates, Charlottesville, VA 2008-2011
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Serviced clients for business and full responsibility for one sector in Environmental Insurance brokerage firm
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Assisted underwriters in new business accounts
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Managed secretarial duties for satellite offices and virtual office
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Created and edited insurance policies and endorsements for clients
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Successfully trained new personnel
2010 - present
2010 - present