Jessica Sundstrom

Associate Curator of Youth and Family Programs at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Italian Limited working proficiency

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Credentials

  • ESL/TEFL/TESL Certification
    Oxford Seminars

Experience

    • United States
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Associate Curator of Youth and Family Programs
      • Apr 2022 - Present

    • Assistant Curator of Youth and Family Programs
      • Dec 2018 - Present

      *Create and manage educational opportunities for youth and families through programs, interpretive materials, and community outreach*Curate youth and family-friendly exhibitions in the Interactive Gallery and the annual student exhibitions*Communicate with teachers to schedule tours and Art Labs, then work with docents, teaching artists, and other museum departments to ensure smooth and enjoyable visits to the museum*Organize and run the monthly free program Art Detectives*And more! Show less

    • Self Employed
      • Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

      I perform freelance work such as assisting local artists with their businesses, teaching art lessons to children, and more. I perform freelance work such as assisting local artists with their businesses, teaching art lessons to children, and more.

    • United States
    • Professional Training and Coaching
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Freelance English Second Language Instructor
      • Apr 2018 - Aug 2018

      • Create a personalized learning plan with students • Teach students according to their needs • Complete office paperwork • Create a personalized learning plan with students • Teach students according to their needs • Complete office paperwork

    • Education Assistant
      • Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

      • Created and led educational tours, workshops, and Art Clubs for school groups and adults • Responsible for scheduling and tracking school tour bookings • Provided teachers with advance communication prior to their visit, as well as checking teacher satisfaction both during and after their visit to the Gallery • Cultivated relationships between teachers and the Gallery in order to build school tour attendance • Collaborated in the design of outreach programming, Family Drop-In Days, and other special events • Trained and assisted student interns • Helped design resources such as Activity Trails and Teacher’s Packs • Researched artists and artworks within exhibitions and the overall collections • Worked with artists who ran workshops or offered talks for students • Compiled and analyzed several years’ worth of visitor statistics • Assisted in the creation of a long-list for the annual schools’ art prize • Worked special events such as Evenings for Educators, music+art evenings, and more • Managed various duties such as handling the Administration and Education e-mails, updating the database, interfacing with other departments, and maintaining the Education supply inventory within budget • Assisted the Head of Education as necessary Show less

  • Maewon Elementary School
    • Seoul, South Korea
    • 3rd Grade Teacher & Administrative Assistant
      • Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

      • Produced creative, shareable lesson plans and taught students aged 7-10 with English abilities ranging from low to high • Encouraged students in both personal and academic growth • Designed and distributed materials such as homework, quizzes, and tests • Tested students in English abilities, including oral, listening, writing, comprehension, and more • Collaborated in a team of English-speaking and Korean co-teachers to create a best learning environment across the third grade • Wrote the curricula for 3rd grade Reading and Author Study • Created and taught the afterschool classes of Arts and Crafts and Techniques in Art • Participated and led students in all field trips and special school events • Updated a daily webpage, sent home frequent reports, and met often with parents to discuss • student progress • Developed promotional materials, including videos, newsletters, slogans, Power Points, etc. • Organized and managed major department events within budget, such as Winter Festival and Halloween • Designed the entirety of the 2015 English Winter Camp, including all lesson plans, camp books, • supply lists, etc. • Participated in the hiring process of new teachers • Acted as a substitute teacher for grades 1-6 • Head of the School Decorations Committee and Co-Head of the I Love to Read Committee Show less

    • South Korea
    • Higher Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • English Second Language Teacher
      • Feb 2014 - Aug 2015

      • Taught students aged 4-7 English in an immersive and engaging environment, ranging in topics from basic phonics, spelling, reading, song and dance, theatre, P.E., etc. • Collaborated with English-speaking and Korean co-teachers • Choreographed class song concerts and competitions • Wrote, staged, and directed two class plays, and created the soundtrack • Taught afterschool classes in grammar, reading comprehension, advanced debate, advanced essay writing, etc. • Designated to supervise and train new teachers, and provided them with observation and support • Participated in all school activities including field trips and parent meetings • Created weekly schedules, daily lesson plans, and monthly report cards • Designed testing materials and administered them Show less

  • Private Individuals
    • Wels, Austria
    • Private English as a Second Language Instructor
      • Sep 2013 - Nov 2013

      • Worked with private individuals to meet personalized ESL goals through the study of reading, idioms, grammar, conversation, and more. • Worked with private individuals to meet personalized ESL goals through the study of reading, idioms, grammar, conversation, and more.

    • Scholarship Assistant
      • Jan 2013 - Jul 2013

      • Analyzed each scholarship application and selected applications to be presented for the Scholarship Committee after careful review • Kept thorough Excel records of all applications, managed daily communications, and organized all physical applications sent in by mail • Conducted research about partner organizations and potential new scholarship offerings for students • Communicated with and answered parent and student inquiries • Analyzed each scholarship application and selected applications to be presented for the Scholarship Committee after careful review • Kept thorough Excel records of all applications, managed daily communications, and organized all physical applications sent in by mail • Conducted research about partner organizations and potential new scholarship offerings for students • Communicated with and answered parent and student inquiries

    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Secretary (Temporary)
      • Jul 2012 - Oct 2012

      • Managed student interns and directed them in International Student Orientation duties • Participated in all International Student Orientation events • Handled sensitive paperwork in a professional manner • Scheduled meetings between advisers and students/scholars, and provided excellent customer service • Answered phone and e-mail inquiries • Managed student interns and directed them in International Student Orientation duties • Participated in all International Student Orientation events • Handled sensitive paperwork in a professional manner • Scheduled meetings between advisers and students/scholars, and provided excellent customer service • Answered phone and e-mail inquiries

    • Study Abroad Student Coordinator
      • Sep 2010 - Jul 2012

      • Set up meetings with students to discuss the benefits of study abroad • Networked with external university and study abroad company representatives and created contracts • Researched and reached out to potential study abroad partnerships • Acted as Event Coordinator in setting up and holding study abroad panels, events, symposia, and group meetings around campus • Spoke on panels during Scholarship Weekend and at local area high schools • Created and ran a partner program between OU students and incoming international students • Collected and analyzed OU study abroad statistics • Co-planned the 2011 short-term study abroad trip to England and France • Managed the arrival and settling in of international students in 2012 • Created promotional materials for OUSA short-term study abroad trips • Updated the OUSA social media accounts • Organized follow-up meetings with returning students Show less

Education

  • King's College London
    Master of Arts - MA, Education in Arts and Cultural Settings
    2016 - 2018
  • Oglethorpe University
    Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Art History, English Literature
    2008 - 2012

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