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LUCIA D’ALETE
[email protected]
(514) 296-2605
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & WORKSHOPS
Bachelor of Education, University of Ottawa, 2014
B.F.A. Concordia University, Mtl. 1993
D.E.C. Languages and Literature, Vanier College, Mtl. 1987
Diploma of Italian Studies, P.I.C.A.I., Mtl. 1984
Multimedia training, Macromedia certificate, Mtl. 2001
Essentials of Middle Management, (Office Technology), Dawson College, Mtl,
2000
Ceramics and Pottery, Studies with André Lacroix, Mtl. 1994
Washi-Japanese paper-making, Course with Karen Trask, Mtl . 2002
Painting on Glass, Course with Bernard Noël, Mtl. 1991
Bookbinding, apprentice at L’atelier La Tranchefile with Odette Drapeau, Mtl.
1996-97
Pinhole Camera Photography, course with Tatiana Parniakova, Mtl. 2005
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Student Teacher (Practicum)
Ottawa Carlton Catholic District
Our Lady of Wisdom (March-April 2014)
Created and implemented lesson plans under the supervision of Mrs. Denise Als and
Mrs. Dale Martin, Associate Teachers
Ottawa Carlton District School Board
Churchill Alternative School (November 2013)
Created and implemented lesson plans under the supervision of Ms Sandra Burton,
Associate Teacher
Teacher
Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board
(2004-to 2012; Tolérance d’engagement, Minister of Education yearly
certificate)
(2007-2012, teaching FSL at Laval Junior H.S. in Laval, QC)
French Second Language; and all subjects; elementary and high school (Contracts with
Pinewood Elem. Sch. and Souvenir Elem. Sch. Laval Junior High (references available
upon request)
Carried out established curriculum
Assisted students with class work and projects
Created and implemented innovative learning material
Initiated ongoing special assistance to students with difficulty
Established and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues,
fostering an environment of open communication and support.
Teacher: High School of Montreal (adult evening ESL classes; 2007-2008)
Carried out established curriculum, integrating the Smart Board wherever possible
Assisted students with class work and projects
Used standard assessment tools for student evaluations
Initiated ongoing assistance to students with difficulties, including an informal
conversation group
Private tutor and substitute teacher: English, French and Italian (on-going)
Revised class material
Assisted students with class work and projects
Integrated language and grammar notions through structured games, etc.
Initiated ongoing special assistance to students with difficulty and consultation with their
parents to foster improvement
P.I.C.A.I. – Patronato italo-canadese assistenza agli immigrati (Saturday
classes in a European school in Montreal) (Ministero degli affari esteri, Italy)
Mtl., 1987- 2010
Teacher of Italian language and culture
Researched, created and implemented innovative learning material such as an interactive
thematic reference tool, integrating language and grammar notions through structured
games, etc.
Developed exercises, tests and a psycho-social development grid to measure learning
improvement
Collaborated with students to create and publish a student-life magazine for entire staff
and students
Initiated ongoing special assistance to students with difficulty and consultation with their
parents to foster improvement
P.E.L.O. – Michelangelo Elementary School
(English Montreal School Board) Mtl., 1998-2000
Teacher of Italian language and culture
Created and implemented innovative learning material
Developed exercises and tests to measure student improvement
Established and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
NOUS TOUS UN SOLEIL- Non- profit organization, Mtl., 1994-1995
Ceramics teacher, supervisor
Assistant teacher in a ceramics course.
Supervisor to a group of at-risk high-school students participating in a training program.
Assistant teacher and supervisor to a group of handicapped individuals participating in a
rehabilitation program.
Assisted in organizing and implementing a ceramics course for a group of children,
emphasizing the development of artistic notions.
Worked in collaboration with the supervisors of the programs and implemented learning
and rehabilitation strategies in the context of a ceramics production workshop.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE
SRAM – SERVICE REGIONAL ACCEPTANCE OF METROPOLITAN
MONTREAL 2002-2003
Artistic direction.
Design and production of a website highlighting the technical courses offered in Montreal
cégeps.
Collaborated with a small team of designers.
Production of promotional video clips.
Management of visual content.
STORE-OWNER’S ASSOCIATION OF THE PLAZA ST-HUBERT, Montreal
2001
Art direction.
Design and production of a website bringing together the store-owners of a shopping
plaza in Montreal, Plaza St-Hubert.
Management of visual content.
Photography.
RCMM – ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES OF METROPOLITAN MONTREAL
2001
Art direction.
Design and production of a website combining CEGEPs in Montreal, in collaboration with
a team of graphic designers.
Management of records and visual content.
F.I.L.E.F. – Federazione italiana di lavoratori emigrati e famiglie (Organization
socio-cultural Italian), Montreal 1987-1988
Assistant coordinator of cultural and artistic activities.
Assisted in research, coordination and scheduling of cultural and artistic activities.
Translation of documents from French to Italian.
Acted as interpreter in small-claims court for unilingual Italians.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS
Until 2002 . Professional artist member of R.A.A.V. (Regroupement des artistes en arts
visuels) Until 2002 . Member and co-founder of the photography collective Sine-Die
Leisure : Dancing the Argentine tango with a passion, reading voraciously, keeping up
with contemporary art and socio-cultural theory, practicing yoga, running, and hiking.
ARTISTIC CV (SELECTION)
SPECIAL PROJECTS
Founding member of the photography collective Sine Die . Mtl. 1997
Member of the organizing committee for the fundraiser “Poser un geste”,
photographic exhibit/auction in conjunction with “D’Amour et de Danse” . Mtl. 2000
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS
Motus! Encan silencieux . Foyer du Théâtre de la Ville de Longeuil . La gallerie Plein
Sud . Novembre 1999
La volonté des lieux . Mois de la Photo Mtl . Sept. 1999
Alle origini della memoria (At the origin of memory) . Pallazzo Baraccano . Bologna . Italy .
September 1999
Alle origini della memoria (At the origin of memory) . Cantieri Culturali alla Ziza . Palermo .
Italy . August 1999
Poser un geste (Exposition/encan dans le cadre de l’évènement D’Amour et de danse) .
Salle Pierre Mercure du Centre Pierre Péladeau . Mtl. Mai 1999
The Photography Lesson . Contact 1999 . The York Quay Gallery . Toronto . Canada .
May 1999
Nuit blanche sur toile noir . Évènement artistique sur la rue Mont-Royal . Membre du
collectif gagnant du 2ième prix . Mtl. 1998
L’Image irrécupérable/The Unsalvageable Image . The Belgo Arts Centre . Mtl.
September 1997
Les Ateliers s’Éxposent . Le Collectif Sine Die . Atelier 400 Dowd . Mtl. Octobre 1997
My Beatitude Impends upon a Final . Salle d’exposition du Centre Lajeunesse . Mtl. 1995
“21 Lieux Photographiques” . Dans les espaces du C.I.A.C. Mtl. 1993
Un – Titled (Various Imprints) . Concordia Visual Arts Bldg. Mtl. 1993
The Silence of Intent . The Gateway Gallery . Mtl. 1992
Is It Mutual? . Performance Day . (Collaboration with Jeannette Cybelle Angel) . Galerie
La Centrale . Mtl. 1992
Lapsus Memoriae (Where the Sense of the Word Remains) . Site of the ruins of the nowdefunct
Greek Orthodox church on Sherbrooke St. Mtl. 1990
Turbamento/Tourment . Galerie du Centre Culturel de la Region Centre-nord . Mtl. 1990
Ricerca/Recherche . La Galerie du centre culturel Christophe-Colomb . Mtl. 1988
AWARDS
Department of Photography Portfolio Award . Concordia University Mtl. 1992
Department of Photography Portfolio Award . Concordia University Mtl. 1993
The Saidye Bronfman Art Scolarships . (Use of their darkroom facilities) . Mtl. 1997
COLLECTIONS
No.14 . From the series “Un – Titled (Various Imprints) . Concordia University .
Department of Photography . 1993
Nude 2 . From the photographic installation “The UnSalvageable Image/L’Image
irrécupérable” . Marcel Pelletier . 1997
Nude 3 . From the photographic installation “The UnSalvageable Image/L’Image
irrécupérable” . André Cornellier . 1997
Nude 5 . From the photographic installation “The UnSalvageable Image/L’Image
irrécupérable” . André Cornellier . 1998
Self . From the photographic installation “The UnSalvageable Image/L’Image
irrécupérable” . André Cornellier . 1998
Thigh . From the photographic installation “The UnSalvageable Image/L’Image
irrécupérable” . The Saidye Bronfman Art Collection. 1998
Nude 2 . From the photographic installation “The UnSalvageable Image/L’Image
irrécupérable” . Maître Joëlle . From the auction fundraiser Poser un geste/Fahra
Foundation . 1999
Torso . From the photographic installation “The UnSalvageable Image/L’Image
irrécupérable” . André Cornellier . 1999
Auto-self . From the photographic installation “The UnSalvageable Image/L’Image
irrécupérable” . André Cornellier . 1999
Auto-self II . From the photographic installation “The UnSalvageable Image/L’Image
irrécupérable” . André Cornellier . 1999
Sylvie’s Portrait . From the photographic installation “The UnSalvageable Image/L’Image
irrécupérable” . André Cornellier . 1999
Bruise . From the photographic installation “The UnSalvageable Image/L’Image
irrécupérable” . André Cornellier . 1999
Availability . From the photographic installation “The UnSalvageable Image/L’Image
irrécupérable” André Cornellier . 1999
PUBLICATIONS
Utopie est perversion . Artist’s book . Private collection . 1996
Haïku pour une Marquise . Coffret d’artiste . Mme Sylvie Lacasse 1997
La volonté des lieux . Coffret d’artiste . André Cornellier . Christine Desrochers 1999
INTERVIEWS
Pour une esthétique du débordement . Orientations . Janvier 1997 . Vol.1 . No.4
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