Erin Thomas

Experience

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  Children’s Museum of Richmond

  Dec 2011 - May 2012

  Guest Services Associate

  •Performed facility maintenance•Worked at the front desk•Dealt with guest questions and concerns•Observed guest safety

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  Small Voices Academy

  Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

  Assistant Teacher

  •Cared for children (performed activities, changed diapers, observed safety, bathroom/feeding assistance, etc.) (infant-preschool)•Performed facility maintenance

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  Richmond Symphony Orchestra

  Nov 2013 - May 2014

  Box Office Assistant

  • Assist with ticket sales, exchanges, and refunds• Customer service duties• Process gift vouchers, certificates, and coupons• Assist with symphony performances

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  Richmond Symphony Orchestra

  Sept 2014 - May 2015

  Music Education Intern

  •Assist students within the Youth Orchestra Program•Help manage music library (copying, organizing, etc.)•Assist with symphony performances

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  Virginia Commonwealth University

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Summer Resident Assistant

  Assisted residents within assigned dormitoryProgram Coordination

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  Bundle Of Joy Day Care

  Aug 2015 - Feb 2016

  Teaching Assistant

  I assist with all age groups:Perform daily activities (story time, music, art and crafts, etc.)Playground supervisionChild assistance (diapers, potty, etc.)Food service

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  Golds Gym

  Feb 2016 - May 2016

  Kids Zone Associate

  -Watch children while parents engage in recreational activities

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  School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community (SPARC)

  Jun 2016 - Jun 2016

  SPARClers Camp Counselor

  Provide fun storytelling experience for children ages three to four that covers the basics of theatrical performance (vocal warmups, body movement, etc.)

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  School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community (SPARC)

  Aug 2016 - Aug 2016

  Art Assistant

  August Adventure Summer Camp-Assist with art lessons-Costume design-Prop construction

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  Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts

  Sept 2016 - Aug 2017

  Communications Assistant

  -Assist with VCU music advertising through social media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)-Box office duty

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  Brighton Gardens

  Feb 2017 - Aug 2017

  Arts and Crafts Coordinator

  Arts and crafts lessons taught to residents within the home

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  Hampton City Schools

  Aug 2017 - Jul 2018

  Art Teacher

  -Teach students in grades 6-8 about different art forms, art movements, artists, and art history-Plan and execute arts and crafts activities for students in an hour and thirty minute block period-Assists with the management of the art club-Extend services to additional organizations such as the Phenix PTSA-Provide additional instruction to students in the Gifted Art Excel Program

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  Meridican Public Charter School

  Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

  Elementary Art Teacher

  -Teach students in grades Prek-6 about different art forms, art movements, artists, and art history-Plan and execute arts and crafts activities for elementary students in an hour block period-Manage the art club

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  Fairlington Community Center & Park

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Art Camp Supervisor

  -Provide a fun summer camp experience for students in grades K-8-Plan and execute arts and crafts activities centering around a main theme-Setup and install artwork for weekly art show at the end of each camp session-Make art for weekly art auction

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  Hampton City Schools

  Aug 2019 - Mar 2020

  Art Teacher

  -Teach students in grades 9-12 about different art forms, techniques, artists, and art history-Plan and execute arts and crafts activities for high school students in an hour and 30 minute block period-Manage the art club

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  Richmond Public Schools

  Jul 2020 - Feb 2022

  Art Teacher

  -Teach students in grades K-5 about different art forms, art movements, artists, and art history-Plan and execute arts and crafts activities for elementary students in 30 minute block period-Manage the art club

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  Hampton Coliseum

  Feb 2022 - Jun 2022

  Arts Administration Manager

  ● Provide secretarial assistance to the artistic director of Hampton Arts● Provide customer service to patrons, donors, and the general public regarding city arts programs and events

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  Chesapeake Bay Academy

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Art Teacher

  ● Provided a fun art learning experience for summer school students in grades K-5● Planned four sessions worth of art lessons concentrating on fun summer themes (nature, animals, etc.)

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  Hampton City Schools

  Aug 2022 - Jul 2023

  Art Teacher
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  Virginia Beach City Public Schools

  Jul 2023 - now

  Art Teacher