Resume

Calihan Yliniemi

College of Saint Benedict, Box 362                                                         cyliniemi001@csbsju.edu

St. Joseph, MN 56425                                                                                           (218) 218-0573

LISCENSURE:Art Education K-12, May 2020

EDUCATION:Bachelor of Arts, College of Saint Benedict, St. Joseph, MN                   

• Major: Art        Minor: Secondary Education     GPA: 3.75/4.0

• Expected Graduation: May 2020

• Honors: Art Scholarship

• Study Abroad: Finland and Sweden, Summer 2019

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Reading Helper                                                                                                             Spring 2018-Present

Discovery Elementary School, Waite Park, MN              

• Assist the classroom teacher with preparatory tasks, such as art projects and preparing math and reading stations

• Foster kindergarteners’ learning of reading and writing skills according to MN state standards 

• Teach students basic skills such as learning how to tie shoes, voicing personal needs, and solving personal disputes between peers

Practicum Teacher                                                                                                   January-May 2018

Kennedy Community School, St. Joseph, MN                  

• Designed lesson plans for a 6thgrade class in subjects such as printmaking, painting, and drawing, 

• Ensured lesson plans aligned with MN art standards and benchmarks 

• Communicated age-appropriate expectations for classroom behavior and classroom clean up duties  

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Orientation Leader CSB/SJU                                                                                                Fall 2020

College of St. Benedict/ St. John’s University, St. Joseph/Collegeville, MN                                              

• Welcome a group of 16 transfer students to the 2019-2020 school year for 4 days

• Give tours of campus, detailed explanations of what to do and expect as a student  

• Play ice breakers, games, and spend time getting to know new students 

Painting Instructor                                                                                            Summer 2017-Present

Traveling Art Pub, Grandview Lodge, MN                                   

• Lead painting classes for groups of 20-40 adults                                      

• Teach step-by-step instructions of a featured painting     

• Develop an understanding of how to use materials without wasting them

• Communicate effectively with the group by delivering clear and concise instructions

YES Network                                                                                                                     Spring 2019

Westwood Parkway Estates, St. Cloud, MN

• Provided art projects and games to children in their apartment building as an after school program 

• Taught children how to make and create the chosen art projects for the day

Private Art Tutor                                                                                                               Spring 2019 

College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph, MN  

• Taught private art lessons to an 8thgrader

• Built upon skills using new techniques, art elements, and materials

Kids Art Camp Instructor                                                                                              Summer 2018

Traveling Art Pub, Brainerd, MN                                               

• Led children ages 5-12 through a variety of art projects in a two-day art camp

• Decided on and created art projects for children to do each day

• Taught children how to use available art materials in a resourceful manner