Fort Hays State University
Downs, KS 67437
Phone (785)564-2391
email: marlakoops@yahoo.com
website: www.oocities.org/marlakoops
Objective: To create a creative learning environment that allows students to grow intellectually, socially, and emotionally by expressing themselves through art mediums.
Education:
Bachelor of Fine Arts, 2002-2007 (expected graduation), Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS, Deans honor roll, Studio Ceramics major
Teaching Certificate, PreK-12th grades, 2005-2007 (expected Completion), Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS
High School Diploma, 2002, Jewell Jr./Sr. High School, Jewell, KS, Salutatorian
Professional Experience:
High School Teaching Internship, Fall 2006, Hays High School,
Hays, KS
- Offered instruction on how to construct collages
- Instructed students on wheel throwing basics
- Helped students contruct slab projects
- Observed various adaptations used for special needs students
High School Days, 2006, Fort Hays State University
- Demonstrated slip decoration
- Demonstarted wheel thrown pots
- Constructed tea pot for students
Early Field Experience, 2005
Felton Middle School, Hays, KS
Lakeside High School, Downs, KS
O'Loughlin Elementary School, Hays, KS
- Observed various teaching methods
- Assisted students with clay projects
- Taught a kindergarten art project
Job Experience:
Scholarships Office, 2002-2007, Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS
Exhibitions/Honors:
Cordially Invited, 2006, BFA Exhibition, Gella's Diner, Hays, KS
Creative Ceramics, 2006, Salon 1007, Hays, KS
KACA 40th Anniversary Juried Show, 2005, Wichita Art Association, Wichita, KS
Fort Hays State University Student Honors Exhibition, Hays, KS
- 2006, Scholarship Award
- 2005
Deans Honor Roll, 2002-2007, Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS
Travel Experiences:
Danny Meisinger Workshop, 2006, Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS
Kansas City Art Show, 2006, Kansas City Plaza, Kansas City, MO
National Council on Education of the Ceramics Arts, 2006, Portland, OR
Donna Rozman Workshop, 2006, Garden City Community College, Garden City, KS
Kansas Arts and Crafts Association, 2005, Topeka, KS
- Gail Kendall Workshop, 2005, Topeka, KS
References: Contact Career Services at FHSU @ https://www.fhsu.erecruting.com/er/secruity/login.jsp.