About Alexander K.
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Volunteer
Sep, 2015 - PresentAgile Learning Center
I volunteer facilitating a Theatre of the Oppressed class to elementary through high school aged students at an alternative school in Spanish Harlem. Previously, I volunteered running the wood shop at the school.
Summer Programming Director
Aug, 2014 - Presentplay:groundNYC
I administer the development of summer day camp program at a junkyard play space for elementary- and middle school-aged children to promote self-directed play and reasonable risk-taking.
Co-Director, Counselor
Jun, 2012 - Aug, 2014Alamander Summer Camp
I created and ran a day camp for children aged 5-12 focusing on community impact through experiential learning and play. Our camp focused on visual art, construction, and imaginative role playing. We also collaborated with a Community Supported Agriculture program to run “CSA in the Classroom," established dog-walking partnership with Prospect Park animal rescue site, and ran a child-centered Playground Rating Project
Founder, Director, Teacher
Aug, 2006 - Jun, 2009Teddy McArdle Free School
I created, administered, and taught at nonprofit democratic free school for 5-12 year olds. My full-time teaching there included a wide range of subjects, including but not limited to: woodworking, art history, environmental science, sewing, fundamental patterns through card games, role playing games and web development.
Education
BA in Painting and Art History
Sep, 1993 - Jun, 1997Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University
MFA in Design & Technology
Sep, 2000 - Jun, 2003Parsons School of Design, The New School University
Certifications
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Jun, 1999Robaco
CPR and First Aid Certification
May, 2017Red Cross
New York State K-12 Art Teacher
Jun, 2003Department of Education
Awards
Dean's List
Jun, 2001Parsons School of Design, The New School University
Languages
Turkish
Limited Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
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