Sarah Bartolotta

Experience

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  Animal Den

  May 2012 - Jul 2015

  Care Provider

  I provided daily care for up to 47 dogs at a time. This included elderly and in- need dogs. I handled money transactions accurately and efficiently.

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  Pyramid Life Center

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Registrar, Culinary Staff, Hospitality Staff

  This job was a seasonal position at a retreat center in the Adirondacks of NY. I filled any position that needed help but was mostly responsible for the checking in and out of guests, booking reservations, handling the money, aiding in food ordering and preparations, and cleaning of the rooms and after meals.

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  Arcadia University

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Ceramic Studio Worker

  This was a temporary seasonal position where I was responsible for the upkeep of the Ceramic studio at Arcadia University. I was in charge of ordering supplies when needed, making and mixing material for the summer class. I also was charged with keeping the studio clean and organized.

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  Panera Bread

  Oct 2018 - Apr 2019

  Cashier, Dish Washer, Dining Room Attendant, Driver

  Completed orders for guests accurately and efficiently.Made sure my work area was always clean be it front or back of house.Carried out customer service and worked to correct any issues.Making coffee, drinks, filling in on barista when needed.Restocked dinning room and behind register when needed.

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  Filiz Studio and Gallery

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Assistant

  Answered questions customers had about works of art and craft.Completed transactions quickly and accurately.Worked independently to research various practices and materials related to inks and stains.

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  Camp Taconic

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Ceramics Instructor

  Taught wheel throwing, hand building, and glazing to 6-16 years olds with and without previous art knowledge.Lead a classroom of up to 16 students.Maintained a clean and safe studio.Managed and taught how to load, unload, and fire electric kilns.

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  Wachusett Regional High School

  Aug 2019 - Dec 2019

  Long Term Substitute Art Teacher

  I taught high school Ceramics I and Art Foundations.I created lessons and appropriate assignments as well as graded projects and homework.

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  Worcester Center for Crafts

  Sept 2019 - Aug 2021

  Artist in Residence/Instructor

  Organized material, accurately weighed out, and mixed studio glazes, slips, oxide washes. (40 in total)Taught both in person and virtual multi week classes and various special topic workshops.Worked to organize group gallery shows and installed work for those shows.Coordinated and lead community outreach in the form of free youth workshops.Worked independently to create a body of work.

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  Old Sturbridge Village

  Sept 2020 - May 2021

  Instructor

  Led online specialty workshops on various topics ranging from clay, to stone, to wood, to historyAssisted students with their online school workPlanned and led after school STEAM activities

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  Ceramics - Office for the Arts at Harvard

  Sept 2021 - now

  Teaching Assistant/ Lead Instructor

  Assist students when the lead instructor is demonstrating or helping othersLoading and firing of bisque kilnsGeneral studio maintenanceLead undergrad students in introductory wheel and handbuilding classes

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  Umbrella Arts

  Dec 2021 - Aug 2022

  Instructor

  Lead Instructor in weekly adult and youth introduction to wheel classes as well as adult workshops.Lead instructor for all day Arts Camp covering ceramcis as well as multimedia.