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    "Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were. But without it we go nowhere."

    Carl Sagan

     
     
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     My name is Chuck Ruffino and I am proud and honored to be your child's
    Art Teacher.
    I love teaching children that anything is possible, as long as you try your best and think outside the box! 
     
    Each art class is a new chance for me to connect to a child and inspire them with Knowledge about the visual arts. Graphic symbolism and Visual Communications are so important in helping kids become smart consumers and producers of art. To navigate today's world filled with digital media experiences, I strive to help children explore new tools and techniques in the creative process. My strategy is to think of and create new ways that students can use to ignite their imaginations. My goal is to have students in my room quickly learn that 
     
    ART CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE!!!!
     
     
     Mr. Chuck Ruffino

    Fredonia, New York  14063

     

    EDUCATION

     

    Masters of Science Interdisciplinary Studies, 2004.

    State University of New York at Fredonia; Fredonia New York.

    Art, Education, Science Curriculum.

     

    Bachelor of Science Elementary Education (pre K-6 certified), 2000.

    State University of New York at Fredonia; Fredonia New York.

     

     

    Associate of Applied Science Commercial Art, 1982. Model making, 1982.

    Genesee Community College, Batavia, New York.

     

     

    Certifications

    Permanent Art Education Pre K-12; 2004

    Permanent Elementary Education Pre K, Kindergarten - 6; 2005

     

    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

     

    Elementary Art Teacher-LAKE SHORE CENTRAL DISTRICT: Tailored Academic Program (TAP),  William T. HOAG,  BRANT, HIGHLAND, ANTHONY J. SCHMIDT, JOHN T.WAUGH-Senior High School 2003 - present. Teach disciplined-based art to students of all grade levels (Kindergarten-12) according to the New York State Standards in the Visual Arts. Responsible for art curriculum development and teaching children of all abilities.

     

    Elementary Art Teacher- DUNKIRK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT - SCHOOL GRADES 3 & 4

    2000 - 2003. Taught disciplined-based art to over 500 children (Kindergarten-5) according to the New York State Standards in the Visual Arts.  Taught  English Language Arts enrichment after school curriculum designed to help students raise their scores on New York State standardized tests.

     

    Instructor & Co-founder- GREAT LAKE FX, Inc.

    2001 - present. Created in partnership, Great Lake FX, an after-school and summer enrichment program for children. The program integrates art, science, math, and community service in a environmental study of the Great Lakes Basin. Great Lake FX  is a tax-exempt, 501(c)3 charitable organization.

     

    Instructor- JAMESTOWN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

    2001 - present. Teach Kids College courses:

    Toon Time, Toon Time II, Invention Room,  Arbormasters, Fur, Fish, and Game, All Wings Considered,

    Landscape Drawing,  Move Over Picasso,  Greenology

     

    Freelance Designer PROTOTECH, DUNKIRK, New York

    1989 - present Provide full model making and prototype services. Produce sketches, renderings and creative illustrations for a wide range of new and re-designed products.

     

    Industrial Designer HASBRO INDUSTRIES, INC, Pawtucket, Rhode Island

    1985 - 1989 Designed and stylized new and existing toys and childrens' products.