SAGE KUGLER
Email: sagek321@gmail.com Phone: (224) 639-2772 Website: https://sagek321.wixsite.com/website
Education:
Pennsylvania State University- University Park- Class of 2023
Majors in Art Education (B.S) and Psychology (B.A)
Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
Dean’s List
Clyde McGeary Art Education Scholarship Recipient 2022
Professional Experience:
Bellefonte Area Middle School, Bellefonte, PA- Student Teacher, January-March (8 Weeks) 2023
Designed and implemented curriculum for grades sixth through eighth, as well as the art club
Assessed student behavior and participation, recorded attendance and grades via PowerSchool and Google Classroom
Participated in committee meetings for school-wide special events and rewards
Bellefonte Elementary School, Bellefonte, PA- Student Teacher, March-April (8 Weeks) 2023
Designed and implemented curriculum for grades Kindergarten through fifth, along with adaptive art
Worked with students with behavioral and emotional support, adapted curriculum for their needs
Assumed all classroom and professional responsibilities including Act 80 days and managing classroom resources
Benner Elementary School, Bellefonte, PA- Student Teacher, March-April (8 Weeks) 2023
Designed and implemented curriculum for grades Kindergarten through fifth
Assisted in curating school-wide student art show
Acquired the knowledge to successfully fire ceramics using the kiln
Palmer Museum of Art, University Park, PA- Student Engagement Intern, Spring Semester 2022
Developed and led art-related programming and research for special events
Produced educational content for the museum social media account
The Highland Park Art Center, Highland Park, IL- Instructor, Summer 2021-Summer 2022
Created and taught curriculum for Summer mixed media classes for ages 6-8
Managed and provided classroom resources related to the lessons
Assisted in curating student exhibition show
Penn State School of Visual Arts Saturday Art School, University Park, PA- Instructor, Spring 2018-Fall 2022
Created lessons plans and taught classes via Zoom and in-person
Taught students grades 1-2 and 9-12 mixed media practices such as printmaking and collage
Assisted teachers with art lessons, providing materials, and curating artwork for end of the year exhibit
Monart Drawing Studio, Arlington Heights, IL- Substitute Teacher, Winter 2016-Summer 2022
Taught students ages 4-18, and adults
Supervised students working with watercolor, chalk and oil pastels, markers, ink, pencils and graphite
Easterly Parkway Elementary School CEEL After School Program, State College, PA- Volunteer, Fall 2018
Worked with students ages 5-11
Built with effective academic enrichment and various recreational activities students have the opportunity to gain and maintain positive activities
Woskob Family Gallery, State College, PA- Instructor, October 2018
Managed a Collaborative Drawing station in monthly event
Children and adults participated and played with the theme of “Signs” using simple circuit design,
printmaking, and collaborative drawing
Related Experience:
Fashion Society of Penn State- President, Fall 2018-Spring 2023
Responsible for planning events and meetings for members
Involved in organizing student fashion show, guest speakers, URBN trip, and photoshoots
Fundraiser for THON to fight against childhood cancer
Pennsylvania Art Education Association Student Chapter- Vice President, Fall 2018-Spring 2023
Allows for professional development such as attending conferences and networking with additional pre-service art educators
Echo Rags- Creator, 2016-Present
Online Etsy business focused on upcycled clothing that includes unique and altered flannels, t-shirts and tanks
Featured in Daily Collegian at Penn State article
Art Exhibits and Publications
Practice What You Teach Art Education Undergraduates, University Park, PA- 2023
Curious Inquiries: Discovery In Art Making AED 489 Exhibition, University Park, PA- 2022
Forest View District 214 Art Expo Show, Mount Prospect, IL- 2014-2018
Altered Couture Magazine Article- Published in Spring 2017 Edition