David Polito, Ed.S. Art and Design Education Specialist
153 Topsfield Road, Wenham, MA 01984 781-241-7031
davidpdesign@gmail.com https://davidpolito.com
Education
2022 Master of Business Administration, Fitchburg State University
Marketing (Expected Completion, June 2022)
2021 Certificate of School Management and Leadership , Harvard Business School / Harvard School of Education,
Education Leadership (Expected Completion, August 2021)
2018 Education Specialist, Gordon College
Education Leadership
2017 Master of Education, Gordon College
Curriculum and Instruction
2006 Bachelor of Arts in Art, Salem State University
Graphic Design, Advertising Minor cum laude
2001 Associate of Arts, Bunker Hill Community College
Graphic Design cum laude
Education CertificationPending Administrator, Principal / Assistant Principal
Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
2018 Preliminary Teaching License, Design and Visual Communications, 9-14
Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
2018 Initial Teaching License, Visual Arts K-6
Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
2018 Sheltered English Immersion, Endorsement Certification
Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
2016 Initial Teaching License, Visual Arts 5-12
Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
Educational Leadership Experience2018- 2020 Chair, Hamilton-Wenham Regional School Committee
2019- Present Chair, Hamilton-Wenham Regional District Negotiations Committee
2016- Present Member, Hamilton-Wenham Regional School Committee
2018-19 Supervision / Administration Division Director, Massachusetts Art Educators Association
2018-19 Curriculum Designer ,Graphic Design Certificate- Pathway Program North Shore Community College, Danvers, MA
2016-2018 Chair, Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District Warrant Committee
2016-2018 Member, Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District Communications Committee
2016-18 Chair, Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District Policy Committee
2016-2017 Assistant Treasurer, Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District
2015- Member, City Year Boston Alumni Outreach and Activation Committee
2013- Member, City Year Boston Alumni Board
Teaching Experience2019- 2021 Teacher, Art, Graphic Design, & Photography, Salem Academy Charter School, Salem, MA
2018- 2020 Instructor, Graphic Design Theory , Introduction to Electronic Media, Sketchup,
North Shore Community College, Danvers, MA
2017-2019 Adjunct Professor, Marketing, Digital Bootcamp, Web Design for Graphic Designers, Graphic Design III,
Motion Graphics, Newbury College, Brookline, MA
2016-2018 Teacher, Substitute, Essex Technical High School, Danvers, MA
2016-2017 Teacher, Substitute, Swampscott High School, Swampscott, MA
2016-2018 Teacher, Substitute, Gloucester High School, Gloucester, MA
2016 Art Teacher, Practicum, Gloucester High School, Gloucester, MA
2016 Art Teacher, Pre-Practicum, Hannah Elementary School, Beverly, MA
2005 Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Electronic Media, Salem State University, Salem, MA
1999 Curriculum Designer, City Year Boston, Boston, MA
1998 Teaching Assistant, City Year Boston, Boston, MA
Professional Experience2019 Program Director, Wenham Village Improvement Society, Wenham, MA
2018- 2019 Package Designer, Riverwalk Brewing Company, Newburyport, MA
2017 Illustrator/Graphic Design, Sir Isaac Advertising, Salem, MA
2016-2019 Art Director, Cape Ann Brewery, Gloucester, MA
2011-2017 Art Director, Turkey Shore Distilleries, Ipswich, MA
2012-2014 Manager Aviation Signage, Massachusetts Port Authority, Boston, MA
2004-2012 Signage Project Coordinator, Massachusetts Port Authority, Boston, MA
2002- Creative Director, David Polito Design, Wenham, MA
2000-2001 Graphic Designer, Economy Printing and Advertising, Malden, MA
1996-1997 Design Assistant, DAIQ Architects, Somerville, MA
Professional Affiliations2018- Board Member, Massachusetts Art Educators Association
2018- Member, National Art Educators Association
2017- Member, Society of Experiential Graphic Designers
Exhibitions
2006 “Art Awards Exhibition” Winfisky Gallery, Salem, MA 2006
Bibliography2018 Mackenzie, Joanne: “Designer’s Blackburn Stout Beer Can Wins Accolades”, Gloucester Daily Times, March 9, 2018, p. 1
2007 Frier, Ted: “Massport’s David Polito Wins National Design Award”, On Good Authority, vol. 23, January
2007, p. 2
2007 McEvoy, James: “A Graphic Design for Success”, Melrose Free Press, vol. 23, November 16, 2006
2005 Graphic Design: USA Design Annual 2005
2004 Profile featured in Graphic Design: USA March 2004
Publications (Refereed) Polito, D. (Accepted for Publication). Educational Wayfinding: Using Wayfinding Accommodations to Reduce Anxiety in Adolescents. Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology.
Polito, D. (In Press). Understanding the Achievement Gap. Journal of Humanities and Cultural Studies R&D.
Polito, D. 2018. Parental and Community Roles in Educating a Child. International Journal of Advanced Research 6(1): 1477-1481.
Awards / Industry Recognition2017/2018 (4) American Package Design Award, Beer, Wine, & Liquor, GD: USA
2014 Outstanding Achievement Award, Massachusetts Port Authority
2010 Massport CREW Teamwork Award, Massachusetts Port Authority
2006/2010 (2) American Design Award, Outstanding Logo Design, Outstanding Poster Design GD:USA
2009 American Package Design Award, Outstanding Green Design, GD:USA
2006 Arthur W. Smith Award for Excellence in Art in Continuing Education, Salem State College
2005 (3) National In-House Design Award, Outstanding P.O.P. Display Design, Graphic Design USA
1999 Outstanding Curriculum Award, City Year CYZYGY Conference, Washington, D.C.
1999 Starfish Leadership Award, City Year Boston
153 Topsfield Road, Wenham, MA 01984 781-241-7031
davidpdesign@gmail.com https://davidpolito.com
Education
2022 Master of Business Administration, Fitchburg State University
Marketing (Expected Completion, June 2022)
2021 Certificate of School Management and Leadership , Harvard Business School / Harvard School of Education,
Education Leadership (Expected Completion, August 2021)
2018 Education Specialist, Gordon College
Education Leadership
2017 Master of Education, Gordon College
Curriculum and Instruction
2006 Bachelor of Arts in Art, Salem State University
Graphic Design, Advertising Minor cum laude
2001 Associate of Arts, Bunker Hill Community College
Graphic Design cum laude
Education CertificationPending Administrator, Principal / Assistant Principal
Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
2018 Preliminary Teaching License, Design and Visual Communications, 9-14
Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
2018 Initial Teaching License, Visual Arts K-6
Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
2018 Sheltered English Immersion, Endorsement Certification
Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
2016 Initial Teaching License, Visual Arts 5-12
Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
Educational Leadership Experience2018- 2020 Chair, Hamilton-Wenham Regional School Committee
2019- Present Chair, Hamilton-Wenham Regional District Negotiations Committee
2016- Present Member, Hamilton-Wenham Regional School Committee
2018-19 Supervision / Administration Division Director, Massachusetts Art Educators Association
2018-19 Curriculum Designer ,Graphic Design Certificate- Pathway Program North Shore Community College, Danvers, MA
2016-2018 Chair, Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District Warrant Committee
2016-2018 Member, Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District Communications Committee
2016-18 Chair, Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District Policy Committee
2016-2017 Assistant Treasurer, Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District
2015- Member, City Year Boston Alumni Outreach and Activation Committee
2013- Member, City Year Boston Alumni Board
Teaching Experience2019- 2021 Teacher, Art, Graphic Design, & Photography, Salem Academy Charter School, Salem, MA
2018- 2020 Instructor, Graphic Design Theory , Introduction to Electronic Media, Sketchup,
North Shore Community College, Danvers, MA
2017-2019 Adjunct Professor, Marketing, Digital Bootcamp, Web Design for Graphic Designers, Graphic Design III,
Motion Graphics, Newbury College, Brookline, MA
2016-2018 Teacher, Substitute, Essex Technical High School, Danvers, MA
2016-2017 Teacher, Substitute, Swampscott High School, Swampscott, MA
2016-2018 Teacher, Substitute, Gloucester High School, Gloucester, MA
2016 Art Teacher, Practicum, Gloucester High School, Gloucester, MA
2016 Art Teacher, Pre-Practicum, Hannah Elementary School, Beverly, MA
2005 Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Electronic Media, Salem State University, Salem, MA
1999 Curriculum Designer, City Year Boston, Boston, MA
1998 Teaching Assistant, City Year Boston, Boston, MA
Professional Experience2019 Program Director, Wenham Village Improvement Society, Wenham, MA
2018- 2019 Package Designer, Riverwalk Brewing Company, Newburyport, MA
2017 Illustrator/Graphic Design, Sir Isaac Advertising, Salem, MA
2016-2019 Art Director, Cape Ann Brewery, Gloucester, MA
2011-2017 Art Director, Turkey Shore Distilleries, Ipswich, MA
2012-2014 Manager Aviation Signage, Massachusetts Port Authority, Boston, MA
2004-2012 Signage Project Coordinator, Massachusetts Port Authority, Boston, MA
2002- Creative Director, David Polito Design, Wenham, MA
2000-2001 Graphic Designer, Economy Printing and Advertising, Malden, MA
1996-1997 Design Assistant, DAIQ Architects, Somerville, MA
Professional Affiliations2018- Board Member, Massachusetts Art Educators Association
2018- Member, National Art Educators Association
2017- Member, Society of Experiential Graphic Designers
Exhibitions
2006 “Art Awards Exhibition” Winfisky Gallery, Salem, MA 2006
Bibliography2018 Mackenzie, Joanne: “Designer’s Blackburn Stout Beer Can Wins Accolades”, Gloucester Daily Times, March 9, 2018, p. 1
2007 Frier, Ted: “Massport’s David Polito Wins National Design Award”, On Good Authority, vol. 23, January
2007, p. 2
2007 McEvoy, James: “A Graphic Design for Success”, Melrose Free Press, vol. 23, November 16, 2006
2005 Graphic Design: USA Design Annual 2005
2004 Profile featured in Graphic Design: USA March 2004
Publications (Refereed) Polito, D. (Accepted for Publication). Educational Wayfinding: Using Wayfinding Accommodations to Reduce Anxiety in Adolescents. Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology.
Polito, D. (In Press). Understanding the Achievement Gap. Journal of Humanities and Cultural Studies R&D.
Polito, D. 2018. Parental and Community Roles in Educating a Child. International Journal of Advanced Research 6(1): 1477-1481.
Awards / Industry Recognition2017/2018 (4) American Package Design Award, Beer, Wine, & Liquor, GD: USA
2014 Outstanding Achievement Award, Massachusetts Port Authority
2010 Massport CREW Teamwork Award, Massachusetts Port Authority
2006/2010 (2) American Design Award, Outstanding Logo Design, Outstanding Poster Design GD:USA
2009 American Package Design Award, Outstanding Green Design, GD:USA
2006 Arthur W. Smith Award for Excellence in Art in Continuing Education, Salem State College
2005 (3) National In-House Design Award, Outstanding P.O.P. Display Design, Graphic Design USA
1999 Outstanding Curriculum Award, City Year CYZYGY Conference, Washington, D.C.
1999 Starfish Leadership Award, City Year Boston
