Candrisse Watkins

Candrisse Watkins 3208 Dynasty Drive District Heights, MD 20747 Email:-Cell Phone:- EDUCATION & TRAINING ● ACE Fellowship for Trauma Informed Instruction- Completed workshops and instruction that equips teachers to effectively engage with post-traumatic youth. Helped establish schools that serve as district-wide models for leadership in the new frontier of trauma informed art education. ● Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design, Howard University- ● College Preparatory Diploma w. Distinction, Collins Hill High School- WORK EXPERIENCE ● July 2017- August 2019, V ​ isual Arts Teacher District of Columbia Public Schools Exposing middle grade students to the process of creative thinking and process. Planning and leading engaging activities with an infusion of art history and creative art production. Facilitating instruction that encourages self , community & global awareness. ● January 2016- Present, Owner MizDrissy, LLC A Private Chef and Creative Consultation Company ● August- ​Visual Arts Teacher Excel Academy Public Charter School Educating girls about the many mediums of art & providing an inviting outlet for positive self-expression for scholars in grades Pre-K 3 through 4th grade. Planning and leading engaging activities with an infusion of art history and creative art production. ● May 2013- July 2013, ​Summer Faculty Advisor Envision EMI: National Young Leaders State Conference Facilitated conference nationwide workshops on leadership skills, methods and techniques for distinguished 8​th​ and 9​th​ grade scholars. ● April 2012-June 2013, S ​ ubstitute Teacher District of Columbia Public School Covered classes for teachers and paraprofessional staff in emergency, short-term, & long-term assignments. Fostered a positive learning environment for Pre-K through 12​th​ grade students. ● Oct. 2006– May 2010, ​Administrative Assistant Howard University Provided a diverse spectrum of administrative support to various departments and offices: (Residence Life, L.S. Health Sciences Library, Office of the Chapel, & Fine Arts Dept.). ● May 2005– Aug. 2005, M ​ entor/Teacher Breakthrough Atlanta Instructed and mentored students in an intense non-profit summer program for academically gifted children in underserved schools in Atlanta, GA. Assisting in magnet school testing preparation. ​SKILLS ● Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, & PowerPoint). ● Experience with Google, Google Teacher products, Windows, ASPEN, DonorPerfect, & Adobe Illustrator. ● Excellent communication and correspondence skills. My Contributions to Schools during my tenure -) CULTURE/PBIS ● Coordinated Homecoming Court 2018 ● Lead a 7th grade homeroom to have an ISA of Leader Sister Circle (a Weekly Grade level assembly) ● Created character content to support the instruction and implementation of the IDEALS (role play, skits, games) ● Increased teamwork and collaboration schoolwide by creating the Spirit Stick for Sister Circle ● Fancy lunch PBIS incentive creation and implementation ● Designed Original “Excel Scholar Dollar” ● Lead Candy gram fundraiser ● Supported culture reset by teach cooking lessons to 2nd grade ARTS/ACADEMICS ● Created Annual award for Distinguished Artists (golden paintbrush) ● Secured over 500 tickets for Elementary & Middle School scholars to attend NMAAHC in February 2017 ● Taught reading intervention (2nd grade) ● Supported core class curriculum with art lessons ● Secured supplies from private donors via Donors choose ● Created art curriculum for grades PK-3 thru 4th ● Implemented flexible seating ● Coordinated Field trips to the National Gallery of Art ● Supported in major school concerts and performances ● Managed, created and designed makeup & costumes for “Into the Woods” Production ● Highlighted local and native D.C. artists regularly in instruction. INTERPERSONAL/STAFF ● Introduced activities that promote Self-Regulation to colleagues during a staff meeting ● Sunshine committee co-leader to increase staff & faculty morale ● Lead Staff a health & wellness workshop ● Co-founded Staff prayer group and bible study AFTER-SCHOOL ● Sponsored after school cooking club (grades K-4 & Middle School) ● Sponsored after school yearbook club (Middle School) ● Taught girls about print design and layout in MS word & publisher ● Supported After/Before Care Staff ● Chaperoned with the Choir on several singing engagements