PENNI RUBIN

Summary	An enrichment specialist and teacher with over thirty nine years of outstanding experience in arts and science in early childhood and primary education. My objective is to be a primary grade substitute teacher in the Shaker Heights Schools. My strength is to build self-confidence in children through designing interactive learning environments.
MULTI DISCIPLINARY EXPERIENCE 2000-to present 1980-present 　 1970- 2009 1999-2007 1998-2000 　 1970-1998	THE CITY OF OAKWOOD CULTURAL ARTS PROGRAMS, Created educational environments to promote science and art for elementary and middle school children. These WONDERlabs cover topics like Oceanography and sound theory. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONAL CENTER, Built learning centers that integrate science, art and math designed for self discovery for children pre-K and up. SHAKER & CLEVELAND HEIGHTS REC. CENTERS, Taught classes for kids and adults in arts and science. THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Developed four themes from Dynamic Dinos in Your Backyard and Beyond, incorporating interactive activities & special programming for birthday parties. ORANGE/BECK FINE ARTS CENTERS teach art classes from preschool through primary grades CRAFTY CUTIES PRESCHOOL CENTERS Shaker Hts. OH Founder, Director, Teacher. Responsible for total operations, including curriculum development, budget, and personnel decisions. Developed an educational program to expose children, (16 months - 4 years) to art, science, math, and music through creative play.
1987-1990	CLEVELAND CHILDREN’S MUSEUM, Educational Supervisor, Exhibit Coordinator/Developer, Program Resource Person. Promoted the Museum’s mission of developing educational exhibits and conducting programs for preschool and elementary-level children in a variety of roles. • Designed and constructed an award-winning exhibit, Music out-of-the-Ordinary, which traced the development of musical instruments through history and in many cultures.
1985-1998	ENGLISH NANNY & GOVERNESS SCHOOL (faculty member) Developed and taught the Creative Play curriculum, a course that teaches students how to develop educational themes and build activities that incorporate science, math, art, music, creative movement, and dramatic play. Chagrin Falls, OH
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1989- 1995	UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY GS-11 Cleveland, OH Author/Illustrator and Trainer. Developed the book "What's Under Your Feet?" researching & training scientists who work with children. Also presented Project S.A.M.M. (Science, Art, Mathematics, and Music) in Washington D.C. for primary teachers and science coordinators on integrating science, art, and math into a Whole Language learning curriculum. On-going help in developing poster & promoting Earth science with Laure Wallace, Dr. Eleanora I. Robbins, and Sue Russell-Robinson.
1991-1993	TRW, INC. and THE CENTER FOR FAMILIES & CHILDREN Cleveland, OH Director, Project S.A.M.M. (Science, Art, Mathematics, and Music). Developed a training seminar for primary educators and science coordinators on integrating science, art, and math into a Whole Language learning curriculum.
EDUCATION	THE CAPITAL UNIVERSITY Columbus, OH B.A., Childhood Enrichment and Education, May, 1990.
	CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Cleveland, OH Associate degree, Early Childhood Education, August, 1988
PERSONAL	Artist and photographer. Enjoys traveling, writing poems, lyrics and composing music for educational children’s songs. Avid fossil hunter, practicing environmentalist and recycler.