Barbara Joann Combs
P.O. Box 1149, Greenbelt, Maryland 20768 | 910-273-1181 createdbybarbara@gmail.com
References
Damien Goins, Principal
(301) 918-8730 | damien.goins@pgcps.org
Lawrence Pugh, Assistant Principal
(301) 918-8730 | lawrence.pugh@pgcps.org
Joseph McElhoney, Department Chair
(301) 918-8730 | joseph.mcelhoney@pgcps.org
Studio Strengths
Expressive drawing in graphite, charcoal, pastels; portraiture using a grid system; Realism and Cubism in watercolors and acrylic paints; printmaking and monotypes with chine colle; altered books; collage; origami; found object; mixed media; silk screen printing; social justice and contemporary quilt making; miniature to full room installations; stage design.
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Community Artist
Worked with community leaders to develop, implement, and manage programs with multi-generational curriculum that engage children, youth, and adults in meaningful art experiences; maintaining joint/multi-use spaces; excellent physical health to create, construct and design outdoors; able to adapt and adjust to varying locations and environments working long hours with various populations and age groups.
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Certification
Licensure
Accreditation
Jun 30, 2023 Maryland Educator Certificate
Jul 01, 2018 Advanced Professional, Art Pre K – 12
Jun 30, 2010 North Carolina Licensure
Oct 01, 2002 Standard Professional II, Art K – 12
Jun 25, 2004 Advance Placement Certificate
University of North Carolina at Asheville
Asheville, North Carolina
Advanced Placement Institute in Studio Art | 30 hours/3 CEUs
Jun 12, 2004 Praxis
Art Making 165, Art Content Knowledge 176
Sep 1, 2001 Child Development Associate National Credential
Sep 1, 1998 Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition
Washington, District of Columbia
National Credential for Home Child Care Providers
Dec 11, 1998 Child Care Accreditation
Dec 11, 1996 National Association for Family Child Care Association
Des Moines, Iowa
National Accreditation for Home Child Care Providers
May 24, 1996 Child Care Credential I & II
Mar 08, 1996 FayettevilleTechnicalCommunity College
Fayetteville, North Carolina
State Required Home Child Care Course | 6 hours | 4.0
Education
Maryland Institute College of Art | Baltimore, Maryland
May 16, 2011 Master of Fine Arts – Community Arts | 33 hours | Pass
Aug 30, 2010
May 16, 2011 Certificate College Teaching of Arts
Aug 31, 2010 Master of Arts – Community Arts | 39 hours | Pass
Jun 18, 2009
Aug 22, 2008 Professional Development
Mar 13, 2003 Conferences, Online Courses, Training,
Workshops, Exhibits
Cumberland County Schools, et al
Dec 11, 2006 Congressional Scholars Program Certificate
Aug 02, 2006 FayettevilleTechnicalCommunity College
Instructional Technology | 3 Credit hours | 4.0 GPA
Dec 12, 2003 Licensure Qualification
Dec 17, 2002 University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Pembroke, North Carolina
Art Education | 19 Credit hours | 3.42 GPA
May 11, 2002 Bachelor of Arts
Sep 00, 1998 Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Visual Arts | 121 Credit hours | 3.711 GPA
Magna Cum Laude | Salutatorian
Teaching Experience
Feb 7, 2021 Community Art Facilitator
Greenbelt Artful Afternoon | 15 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770
301-220-0561 | Nicole DeWald, Arts Supervisor
Research, develop, and proof art activity guide; facilitate seniors, adults, and youth in hour virtual craft
Present Art Educator
Aug 18, 2014 Gaywood Elementary School | 6701 97th Avenue, Seabrook, MD 20706
301-918-8730 | Damien Goins, Principal | damien.goins@pgcps.org
Developing lesson plans using the Maryland content standards and indicators for art, reading, writing, science, mathematics and social studies as a framework to teach concepts and lead exploration in the elements of art, organizing principles of design and art history using the techniques of drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and crafts.
Collaborating with teachers of core subjects to lead Kindergarten
through 5th grade youth in art exploration.
Maintain communications with students, parents, peers and administration; develop systems of organization; and further
professional development using electronic technology.
Develop and maintain afterschool activities; ArtClub and GardenClub.
Partner with Charles H. Flowers and Duvall High Schools' Art Department to be a provider of Student Service-Learning hours at Gaywood ES. Oversee students' develop and plan ideas for murals; draw and paint approved designs on doors and walls; follow through with all aspects of clean-up and maintenance of equipment used; and collaborate with up
to 10 peers at a time. Documentation of hours and letters of recommendation given upon request.
June 2017 Art Teacher
August 2015 Heather Hills Elementary School | 12605 Heming Ln, Bowie, MD 20716
301-805-2730 | Nema Manuel, Principal | nema.manuel@pgcps.org
As an art teacher in Prince George's County Public Schools system, I had the opportunity to work with Talented and Gifted (TAG), 2nd through 5th grade students two days a week.
June 2015 Art Teacher
Aug 18, 2014 Panorama Elementary School | 2002 Callaway St, Temple Hills, MD 20748 301-702-3870 | Patricia Wells, Principal patricia2.wells@pgcps.org
Teaching Kindergarten through 5th grade students two days a week; 15 classes of 398 students. Led students to explore their creativity in drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and crafts while touching on the elements of art, organizing principles of design and art history.
July 03, 2014 Creative Communication Instructor
Jun 20, 2014 AileyCamp | Towson University, Department of Dance | 410-704-2119
Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell, Director | lfisherharrell@towson.edu
Using art and writing to enhance the summer dance experience of 50
campers. Two 55 minute classes per day, developed lesson plan, supply
list and room schematic. Facilitated campers in discussion about identity,
heritage and legacy through powerpoint presentation, poetry and
exemplars. Leaving behind a group composition of collage and acrylic
paint on canvas.
Jun 16, 2014 Long-Term Substitute Teacher
Jan 14, 2013 Commodore John Rogers Elementary Middle School
100 North Chester Street, Baltimore, MD 21231 | 410-396-9300
Marc Martin, Principal | martincommodore@gmail.com
Reading acceleration with five 2nd grade students in the morning for
remedial practice. Co-lead teacher for two groups of, twenty-seven each,
3rd grade students teaching reading fluency and social studies using
Baltimore City Schools' reading curriculum, books and handouts.
Facilitated student led parent conferences, assisted with Maryland School
Assessment testing, field trip, fun day at Patterson Park, cumulative
folders and end-of-year classsroom procedures.
Jan 13, 2014 Substitute Teacher
Oct 05, 2013 Baltimore County Public Schools
6901 Charles Street, Bld B, Towson, MD 21204
410-887-8954 | Shawn Stahl | http://www.bcps.org
Using 16 years experience to assisst Baltimore County teachers.
2010 – 2011 Graduate Teaching Intern
Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore
Semester Print Survey: Relief/Intaglio
Assisted sophomores, juniors and seniors develop personal imagery during group critiques and one-on-one dialogues through artistic feedback, technical help and encouragement; set up productive student print areas for using chemicals associated with etching, aquatint, dry point, engraving and mezzotint; cut PVC and linoleum plates; planning meetings with professor; observed teaching techniques.
Semester Finding Baltimore
Began with observing Professor’s teaching style with sophomores, juniors and seniors and helped develop a lesson plan for students to explore BaltimoreCity in groups of three or so. Put together murals PowerPoint, supervised classes, led discussions and planned class sessions with professor.
Semester Community-Based Murals
Assisted sophomores, juniors and seniors to research and dialog with potential sites; critiqued drawings and plans; took attendance online and maintained communication in real time and online.
Oct 05, 2011 Art Teacher
Sep 22, 2010 Goodnow Community Center,
1 yr 9 days 5311 Goodnow Road, Baltimore, MD21206
410-488-0391 | Gloria Jenkins | gjenkinsrmi@gmail.com
Developed and facilitate art activities for 2nd – 11th grade youth; implemented art activities, CivicWorks counselors; developed monthly themed art enrichment through ongoing dialogue with Director of Goodnow; maintained positive relationships with youth and their parents; maintained computer and hard copy documentation of art action plans with exemplars; crafted center’s vision, mission, goals and objectives; created website, brochure and logo promoting positive visual presence; kept parents and community informed through updated website and informational flyers.
Feb 06, 2011 Education Events Assistant
Jun 19, 2010 WaltersArt Museum, 600 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD21201
8 mo 410-547-9000 | Emily Blumenthal | jobs@thewalters.org
Art Cart: Assist parents and children check out books, games, interactive quilts, fun packs or drawing kits related to museum exhibitions; Evaluations: Record how long a person(s) stay at a section of exhibition and moves on to the next section. Adult Programming: Usher patrons to lectures/concerts/art workshops, set up refreshments and clean up; Drop-In Art: Explain activity, keep tables stocked with materials and encourage family participation; Themed Birthday Parties: Welcome family, participants in two art activities, assist adults with cake serving, presents and clean up; Festivals: Encourage family participation in art project and disseminate museum information; Monthly Training: collaborative two-hour group brainstorming/dialogues/lesson planning sessions
Jun 06, 2009 Art Education Teacher
Aug 08, 2002 71 High School, 6764 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC 28304
7 yrs 10 mo 910-867-3116|Jawanna Hammonds
Developed lesson plans and taught Art I, II, III, IV, Art IV Honors, Advanced Placement Studio Art and Advanced Placement 3-D Design; created syllabi, tests, code of conduct; demonstrated art techniques; facilitated drawing and painting of two school murals; chaperoned field trips, art club, National Art Honor Society; encouraged self esteem, group collaboration, career development and self expression in each student.
May 13, 1998 Independent Child Care Consultant
Mar 10, 1997 Child Care Solutions, Partnership for Children of CumberlandCounty
1 yr 2 mo 351 Wagoner Drive, Suite 200, Fayetteville, NC28303
910-867-9700 | Jennifer Sibbett | admin@ccpfc.org
Phone consultations; format, copy, and collate business letters and teaching materials; contact and introduce speakers at training sessions; train providers in quality home child care and professional business practices; inventory, invoices, and purchasing.
Dec 12,1998 Pre-School Teacher | Owner
Jul 01, 1994 Barbara’s Child Care, 111 Elfreth Lane, Spring Lake, NC 28390
4 yrs 5 mo
State licensed, full time, home-based, child care business; National Association for Family Child Care Accredited; Child Development Associate Credentialed; Child Nutrition Program; taught developmentally appropriate activities in Art, Science, Math, Health; Pre–K to 5th; provided counseling to parents; small business management skills.
Work Experience
Aug 30, 2013 Audio/Video Technician | Screen Printer | Stage Design
Feb 12, 2012 Rock City Church, 1607 Cromwell Bridge Rd, Parkville, MD 21234
1 yr 6 mo 410-882-2217 | Robb Lucas | rlucas@rockcitychurch.com
Research for products and best practices, tracking usage, purchase orders, and inventory stock; creating forms, documents, teaching tools, disc labels, album covers, posters using Microsoft Word and Adobe Creative Suite Photoshop and InDesign; A/V duplication and archives including Audacity; 25 - 300 per order T-shirt production using Hopkins/BWM Startingline Press and Ranar Flash Dryer; worked with a team to research, purchase, sketch, construct, design, document and inventory props for a 77' x 24' platform with a 24' x 21' center screen.
Feb 10, 2012 Education Program Assistant Supervisor
Nov 28, 2011 Civic Works, Inc, 2701 Saint Lo Drive, Baltimore, MD 21213
2 mo 410-366-8533 | Dion Wright | info@civicworks.com
Assisted in creating, organizing and instructing a recreation program for youth, including arts, crafts, physical fitness and special interest activities; supervise part time counselors and volunteers; mentor counselors with development of action plans and classroom management.
Exhibitions
2022 Occupy the Moment: Embracing Our History, Enhancing Our
Impact, Bridgeport Art Center, Chicago, Il
New Horizon, New Deal Cafe, Greenbelt, MD
2021 Abstraction, Barbara Joann Combs & Kathy Karlson | Greenbelt
City Council Chambers, MD
All That Jazz | New Deal Cafe, Greenbelt, MD
2020 Hello, Growing Together | New Deal Café, Greenbelt, MD
2020 Perspectives: Prince George’s | Lowe House, Annapolis, MD
2019 Reflections of Self | Montpelier Arts Center, Laurel, MD
2018 Bright & Bold Exhibit | Serendipity Labs, Bethseda, MD
2016 Depression Awareness | Bohrer Park, MD
Art Critic Exhibit | Gallery Miriam, Decatur, GA
2015 Process and Purpose: Reflections of Art Teachers
Pyramid Atlantic Center
2011 Abstract Fine Art Exhibit | Art Institute & Gallery
You Are Here | Convening | Maryland Institute College of Art
2010 Whiteness | 15 Art Actions | Maryland Institute College of Art
Quilting for Social Justice |Maryland Institute College of Art
2009 Enter/Face | Maryland Institute College of Art
2007 An Evening of Art & Jazz, North Regional Library
2006 Fine Arts Festival, Arts Council of MooreCounty
3rd Annual Changing of the Art, Gallery 208
Permanent Collection, Health Pavilion North
Black History Month, CapeFear Studios
2005 Where Are They Now, Rosenthal Gallery
2004 Memorial Day & Local Artists’ Show, Amazing Grace Gallery
2003 The Opening, Amazing GraceGallery
2002 What’s Inside, Rosenthal Gallery
Jenkins & Friends, Cape Fear Studios
2001 Personalities…Abstract + Expression, Arts Council
Various Artists, Gallery Advertising
Brochure, Fayetteville State University
Web Page Design, Fayetteville State University
Monthly Display, Fort Bragg Main Library
Public Exposure, Arts Council
2000 Student Exhibit, Fayetteville Museum of Art
Shadows and Dreams, Rosenthal Gallery
Commissions
2009 Acrylics & Watercolors, Cliffdale Christian Center
Three -11"x14"; One- 50"x50" acrylic on canvas
One- 16"x 20"; Ten -22"x30" watercolors
2008 Family Portrait, Wayne Rothwell
2007 Butterflies & Magnolias, Christopher Rivera
2005 Personal Narrative, Yyonette Rhodes
Daffodils 1 & 2, Wayne Rothwell
2004 Shemar & Parents, Wayne Rothwell
Collections
Erykah Badu | Health Pavilion North, Cape Fear Valley Health System, NC