1. Amy Jacobsen-Stec
-Visual Arts Teacher

2. Recipe For Success
-A Perfect Blend of
Creative Juices & Opportunity.
Add Equal Amounts of Respect,
and Work vigorously.
last but not least…
Add A Sprinkle of Humor.

3. A bit about me…
I moved to Boston (a city I adored for its charm and livability) after receiving a
BFA with an emphasis in graphic design from Montana State University. While
working in print production and graphic design, I enjoyed the fast paced, creative
environment.
When I became a mother, I decided to stay home to care for my children. As my
children entered school, I decided to take steps in rebuilding a professional
career.
Recently, I have enjoyed working in an elementary school as a receptionist, as
well as assisting in clerical capacities. It is a position where multi-tasking is a
huge asset. I enjoy the interaction the role provides as well as the professional
staff. However, I am ready to regain a career that requires creativity while
working with children.
In pursuit of change, I took my the required MTELS and was accepted into the
Accelerated Post Bachelorette Program at Bridgewater State University. The
intensive program culminated with fifteen weeks of student teaching. I enjoyed
my student teaching at Plymouth South Middle School immensely. It has
solidified my desire to teach. The individuality of children and their inquisitive
nature is the lure of teaching. I look forward to a creative future.

4. Art a la Carte
Creating art is innate. It is important-in of itself-for helping us to
express our world. Beyond our own expression, we make
decisions that incorporate artistic design. What we wear, the
technology we use, the websites we frequent, all stem from
innovative and creative design. The very success of companies
rely on good design and creative decision making.
Teaching Visual Art is meaningful, in that you are teaching
students to: create, analyze, edit and reflect. Students’ learning
experiences are hands on and interactive. Incorporating current
technology with the student population will also enhance their
learning. Coming from a graphic design background with a solid
foundation in the fine arts, I believe it is necessary to nourish
students’ inner desire to create. The future generations to come
will directly benefit from creative innovation-whether it is in the
discipline of science, math, technology, politics, art etc.

5. Artistic Samples
My artistic interests include: painting, chalk & oil pastel,
photography, graphic design and interior design. I would
welcome the opportunity to work in ceramics as well.
It is with gladness that I share my love of art and design with
my school in various ways. I have donated my time to paint
backgrounds for the following theatrical productions: Peter Pan,
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Beauty and the Beast. I
have produced backdrops and props for our Home and
School’s most successful fundraiser, “Halloween Fun Night”.
Most recently, I have created two special t-shirt designs to be
worn at our school’s 60th Anniversary.

6. Graphic Design
60th Anniversary Student T-shirt

7. Graphic Design
60th Anniversary Staff T-shirt

8. Set Design
“Beauty and the Beast”

9. Paintings

10. Drawings

11. Students Working

12. Students Working

13. Student Gallery
Students’ paintings inspired by Gustav Klimt.

14. Student Gallery
Students developed
drawing from
observation and
compositional skills.
They learned about
developing visual
literacy.

15. Student Gallery
Symmetrical designs, using oil pastel,
created a luminescent “stained glass” for an installation.

16. Student Gallery
Lighthouses made great subjects for investigating cylinders.

17. Creative Cupcakes
Simple Overview
Understandings
Students will understand that brainstorming and revision is part of the process in art.
Knowledge
Students will gain knowledge of Pop Art using the modern day popularity of cupcakes.
Objectives
Students will be able to demonstrate creative thinking, revision, craftsmanship while exploring of the art
elements of color, line and design.
Day 1
Introduce Wayne Theibold- Pop Art. Subject matter, shading, contour and color will be explored. Rough
sketches of cupcakes.
Day 2 Creative Juices Flowing!
Each student will get a special dessert gum (only w/ permission) Students will analyze their flavor and
come up with descriptive words. What visual do you get? Write this information down. Brainstorm
other unique cupcake flavors. Choose your favorite.
Day 3-5
Students will begin final cupcake with a light drawing. The teacher will instruct color application with oil
pastels. Students will mount their final drawing for display.

18. Thank you for your
consideration.
Please contact
Amy Jacobsen-Stec
ajwinsome@yahoo.com
For a list of references or further inquiry.