Tara Borger

6205 243rd Ct, Salem, WI 53168

taraborger@gmail.com
262.515.1116
OBJECTIVE: Art Teacher, K-12
EDUCATION
2014 - present

Licensure in Art Education/Art Therapy

Alverno College (Anticipated May 2017)

2004 - 2008

BFA: Illustration
Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design

ART EDUCATION FIELD EXPERIENCE

Spring 2016
Fairview School, Milwaukee, WI
Observed two 3rd grade art classes and one kindergarten art class once a week.
Helped cooperating teacher to prepare materials and assisted students as needed.
Planned four separate lessons according to Wisconsin State Standards for Art and Design and Visual
Arts Standards.
Successfully taught a total of four lessons within the 3rd grade classroom.
Fall 2015
Alexander Hamilton High School, Milwaukee, WI
Observed several mixed grade level art elective classes once a week.
Helped cooperating teacher to prepare materials and assisted students as needed
Planned two separate lessons according to Wisconsin State Standards for Art and Design and Visual
Arts Standards.
Successfully taught a total of four lessons to a Fiber & Fabrics class.
Spring 2015
Salem Elementary School, Salem, WI
Observed 1 , 2 , and 3 grade art classes once a week.
Helped cooperating teacher to prepare and hand out materials for students and assisted students as
needed.
Planned two separate lessons for 3 grade students according to Wisconsin State Standards for Art and
Design and Visual Arts Standards.
Successfully planned and taught one lesson to a 3 grade class within two class sessions.
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ADAPTIVE ART EDUCATION FIELD EXPERIENCE

Spring 2016
Fairview School, Milwaukee, WI
Observed and assisted with two art classes once a week for students in grades 6-8 with a variety of
special needs and at various developmental and ability levels.
Helped cooperating teacher prepare materials and assisted students as needed with art activities and
games.
Fall 2015
St. Colettas Day School of Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
Observed and facilitated two art classes once a week for students ages 9-18 with a variety of special
needs and at various developmental and ability levels.
Pre-planned and prepared activities and materials each week to ensure consistent and successful
classes.

Successfully planned and taught one formal lesson according to Wisconsin State Standards for Art and
Design, Visual Arts Standards, and Wisconsin Adaptive Art Standards.

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

February 2016
La Causa School, Milwaukee, WI
Judge, School Science Fair
Judged 5th-8th grade science fair projects based on La Causa science curriculum rubric.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Feb 2011-present
Cardinal Health (Adecco Staffing, USA), Waukegan, IL
Expeditor, Freight Pay and Audit
Responsible for daily activities in Freight Pay and Audit department - review, validate and process
domestic freight invoices/BOL documents to guarantee accurate data entry into freight payment
system.
Manually code freight bills to ensure accurate allocation of freight charges to Cardinal Health
distribution centers.
Developed, assembled, and organized SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) book for the Freight
Payment team based on current Cardinal Health rules and criteria.
Responsible for researching individual carrier invoices to determine payment history and quantify
accurate data records for paid amounts.
Provide cross-function communication between Freight Pay/Vendor Compliance supervisors,
coworkers, and colleagues.
Jan Mar 2014
Skylight Music Theatre, Milwaukee, WI
Freelance Illustrator
Commissioned to create eight illustrations to be used in a marketing campaign to promote their 20142015 season, including seven interior illustrations and one cover illustration for their season programs
Extensively researched individual plays, characters, and cultures to create illustrations that best
conveyed the energy and feel of each play.
Prepared thumbnail sketches and tight sketches for approval and communicated on a regular basis
with the marketing supervisor to revise illustrations before finished artwork was completed.

VOLUNTEER WORK
2010 current
Willow Creek Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center, Mukwonago
Volunteer
Willow Creek Ranch Inc. is a 501(c) 3 non-profit therapeutic riding center for children and adults with a variety
of special needs including, but not limited to, ADD/ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, Down syndrome,
traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, and other diagnoses.
Ensure consistent and safe program classes by maintaining control of riders horse during sessions.
Provide a stimulating riding experience by engaging participants in multiple activities designed to
challenge cognitive and physical functioning
Provide help, support, and encouragement for those becoming more independent riders.
Build solid, trusting relationships with individual class participants as well as their families.
Provide Assist with fundraiser planning; provide photography services and artwork for website and
fundraising needs.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
NAEA - National Art Educators Association
WAEA - Wisconsin Art Educators Association
ONLINE PORTFOLIO

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