ELIZABETH A. CASTELLANO-BUSNEL
80 Delaware Drive Damascus, PA 18415
Home: (570) 224-5059 Cell: (914) 262-8722 [email protected] www.castellanoart.net
CERTIFICATION
- Special Education PreK – 12 (Instructional 1) Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 7/1/25
- Art PreK-12 (Instructional I) – Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 12/1/23
- Art Education (K-12) Permanent – State of New York, 1/2000
- Teacher of Fine Art in Junior High Schools, Permanent – NYCDOE, 9/5/2000
EDUCATION
Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA
Special Education PreK-12 certificate, July, 2025
Manhattanville University, Purchase, NY
Master of Arts in Teaching, January 2000
Manhattanville University Purchase, NY
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Summa Cum Laude, 1999
With a studio emphasis in painting, and a minor in art history
Lancaster University, Lancaster, England. September – December, 1998
Study Abroad Program in printmaking, painting, and studio methods
HONORS AND AWARDS
Manhattanville University School of Education Merit Scholarship, 1999; Art Department
Honors, 1999; Portfolio Honors, 1999; Class of 1942 Scholar, 1995-1997;
Studio Art Scholarship; 1995-1999; Community Service Scholarship , 1995-1999
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE
Camp Blue Ridge, Equinunk, PA 6/1/2023-present Fine Arts Specialist
Create and implement drawing and painting lessons for campers ages 5 to 14 that relate
art history, the elements of art and the principals of design. Prepare campers for annual
exhibit.
Private Art Lessons, Damascus, PA 9/2009-present Art Teacher
Assist students in preparation of art portfolio and art techniques
Full Time Artist and Owner of Castellano Art, Damascus, PA 2015-Present Artist
Participate in a variety of exhibitions, special projects, and create works on commission.
PAST EXPERIENCE
NYC Department of Education, NYC 9/2000 – 8/2004, 8/2008-6/20/12 Art Teacher
Children's Aid Society
Mercy University, Yorktown Heights, NY 9/2009-9/2010 Adjunct Professor
Professor of EDU 510 - Art Across the Curriculum
New York Presbyterian Hospital, White Plains, NY 9/29/07-8/25/08
Art Teacher
Planned and implemented lessons for 1st through 12th grade studio art
Co-taught in grant funded program at the Neuberger Museum
Young at Art, Scarsdale, NY 9/1/04 – 7/1/06, 9/1/07-6/30/08
Art Teacher
Team taught art enrichment classes for children age 3 through 5th grade
Documented and photographed student progress and staff development workshops
Manhattanville University, Purchase, NY 1/1/06 – 5/15/08 Adjunct Professor
Taught Beyond Teaching: Organizational and Management Strategies for the
Beginning Art Teacher
Harlem Children Zone Promise Academy Charter School, NY 8/2/04 – 8/31/06
Art Teacher
Assisted with the implementation of literacy groups, DRE tests and literacy across
the curriculum and participated in BBC training at the Lorraine Monroe Institute,
Bank Street College training, and Expeditionary Learning implementation.
Planned, wrote, and implemented K-5 scope and sequence in art for new charter
Created monthly visiting artist program and “Animals in the Art Room” program
FIELD EXPERIENCE
Pocantico Hills Elementary School, Sleepy Hollow, NY Fall, 1999
Student Teacher
Created and implemented lessons in ceramics, Matisse’s cut-outs, and Helen
Frankenthaler, assisted with third grade unit on Native American Art, and conducted
“Awareness of the Handicapped” program
Westlake High School, Thornwood, NY Fall, 1999
Student Teacher
Developed lessons on figure drawing, Pop Art, and critical analysis, conducted art
department research, and assisted with independent studies and special education
students
VOLUNTEER WORK
Saint John the Evangelist Parish, Honesdale, PA 2017 – present. 1st and 2nd Grade
Catechist
Prepare students for the sacraments of First Penance and First Holy
Communion through religious instruction.
Girl Scouts Hear of Pennsylvania, Damascus, PA 2018 – 2022. Assistant Leader
Assist with the planning and organization of troop in a variety of activities and events.
SKILLS
Proficient in watercolor, acrylic painting, and digital photography, Skilled in writing
short stories, poetry
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
New York State Art Teachers Association, Mobility International, Manhattanville
University Alumni Network, United Federation of Teachers, Wayne County Arts
Alliance
TECHNOLOGY
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Edio, Zoom, Power Point, Adobe
Light Room, Zoom Text, Quizlet, Nearpod, Artsonia
80 Delaware Drive Damascus, PA 18415
Home: (570) 224-5059 Cell: (914) 262-8722 [email protected] www.castellanoart.net
CERTIFICATION
- Special Education PreK – 12 (Instructional 1) Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 7/1/25
- Art PreK-12 (Instructional I) – Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 12/1/23
- Art Education (K-12) Permanent – State of New York, 1/2000
- Teacher of Fine Art in Junior High Schools, Permanent – NYCDOE, 9/5/2000
EDUCATION
Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA
Special Education PreK-12 certificate, July, 2025
Manhattanville University, Purchase, NY
Master of Arts in Teaching, January 2000
Manhattanville University Purchase, NY
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Summa Cum Laude, 1999
With a studio emphasis in painting, and a minor in art history
Lancaster University, Lancaster, England. September – December, 1998
Study Abroad Program in printmaking, painting, and studio methods
HONORS AND AWARDS
Manhattanville University School of Education Merit Scholarship, 1999; Art Department
Honors, 1999; Portfolio Honors, 1999; Class of 1942 Scholar, 1995-1997;
Studio Art Scholarship; 1995-1999; Community Service Scholarship , 1995-1999
CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE
Camp Blue Ridge, Equinunk, PA 6/1/2023-present Fine Arts Specialist
Create and implement drawing and painting lessons for campers ages 5 to 14 that relate
art history, the elements of art and the principals of design. Prepare campers for annual
exhibit.
Private Art Lessons, Damascus, PA 9/2009-present Art Teacher
Assist students in preparation of art portfolio and art techniques
Full Time Artist and Owner of Castellano Art, Damascus, PA 2015-Present Artist
Participate in a variety of exhibitions, special projects, and create works on commission.
PAST EXPERIENCE
NYC Department of Education, NYC 9/2000 – 8/2004, 8/2008-6/20/12 Art Teacher
- Trip coordinator and assisted with staff development planning
- Team leader for the Art and Fitness departments and teacher mentor
- Planned and implemented service learning projects
- Advisor for Art Newsletter, Yearbook and Art Club
- Assisted students with art high school applications and portfolios
- Prepared and implemented art lessons/interdisciplinary lessons in microbiology,
- Organized Staff and Student Art Shows and submitted student artwork to Scholastic
Children's Aid Society
Mercy University, Yorktown Heights, NY 9/2009-9/2010 Adjunct Professor
Professor of EDU 510 - Art Across the Curriculum
New York Presbyterian Hospital, White Plains, NY 9/29/07-8/25/08
Art Teacher
Planned and implemented lessons for 1st through 12th grade studio art
Co-taught in grant funded program at the Neuberger Museum
Young at Art, Scarsdale, NY 9/1/04 – 7/1/06, 9/1/07-6/30/08
Art Teacher
Team taught art enrichment classes for children age 3 through 5th grade
Documented and photographed student progress and staff development workshops
Manhattanville University, Purchase, NY 1/1/06 – 5/15/08 Adjunct Professor
Taught Beyond Teaching: Organizational and Management Strategies for the
Beginning Art Teacher
Harlem Children Zone Promise Academy Charter School, NY 8/2/04 – 8/31/06
Art Teacher
Assisted with the implementation of literacy groups, DRE tests and literacy across
the curriculum and participated in BBC training at the Lorraine Monroe Institute,
Bank Street College training, and Expeditionary Learning implementation.
Planned, wrote, and implemented K-5 scope and sequence in art for new charter
Created monthly visiting artist program and “Animals in the Art Room” program
FIELD EXPERIENCE
Pocantico Hills Elementary School, Sleepy Hollow, NY Fall, 1999
Student Teacher
Created and implemented lessons in ceramics, Matisse’s cut-outs, and Helen
Frankenthaler, assisted with third grade unit on Native American Art, and conducted
“Awareness of the Handicapped” program
Westlake High School, Thornwood, NY Fall, 1999
Student Teacher
Developed lessons on figure drawing, Pop Art, and critical analysis, conducted art
department research, and assisted with independent studies and special education
students
VOLUNTEER WORK
Saint John the Evangelist Parish, Honesdale, PA 2017 – present. 1st and 2nd Grade
Catechist
Prepare students for the sacraments of First Penance and First Holy
Communion through religious instruction.
Girl Scouts Hear of Pennsylvania, Damascus, PA 2018 – 2022. Assistant Leader
Assist with the planning and organization of troop in a variety of activities and events.
SKILLS
Proficient in watercolor, acrylic painting, and digital photography, Skilled in writing
short stories, poetry
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
New York State Art Teachers Association, Mobility International, Manhattanville
University Alumni Network, United Federation of Teachers, Wayne County Arts
Alliance
TECHNOLOGY
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Edio, Zoom, Power Point, Adobe
Light Room, Zoom Text, Quizlet, Nearpod, Artsonia