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David Polito, M.Ed.                                                                                                                                           Art and Design Education Specialist
153 Topsfield Road, Wenham, MA 01984                                                                                                                                             781-241-7031
davidpdesign@gmail.com                                                                                                                                      https://davidpolito.weebly.com

Education
2021               Doctor of Education, University of Arkansas
                        Education Leadership (Expected Completion, 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

Certification
2018                Design and Visual Communications, 9-14
                        Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
2018                Initial Teaching License, Visual Arts 5-12
                        Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
2018                Sheltered English Immersion, Endorsement Certification
                        Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
2016                Preliminary Teaching License, Visual Arts K-6
                        Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education

Educational Leadership Experience
2018-               Graphic Design Certificate- Pathway Program, Curriculum Designer, North Shore Community College, Danvers, MA
2018-               Chair, Hamilton-Wenham Regional School Committee
2018-               Chair, Hamilton-Wenham Regional District Negotiations Committee
2016-               Member, Hamilton-Wenham Regional School Committee         
2016-               Chair, Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District Policy Committee
2016-               Chair, Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District Warrant Committee
2016-               Member, Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District Communications 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 Experience
2018-               Instructor, Graphic Design Theory + Introduction to Electronic Media + Sketchup, North Shore Community College,
                         Danvers, MA
2018-               Adjunct Professor, Graphic Design III + Motion Graphics, Newbury College, Brookline, MA
2017-               Adjunct Professor, Web Design for Graphic Design, Newbury College, Brookline, MA
2016-               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 Experience
2017                 Illustrator/Graphic Design, Sir Isaac Advertising, Salem, MA
2016-               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, QB Creative, Wenham, MA
2000-2001    Graphic Designer, Economy Printing and Advertising, Malden, MA
1996-1997       Design Assistant, DAIQ Architects, Somerville, MA

Awards / Industry Recognition
2018                American Package Design Award, Beer, Wine, & Liquor
                        GD: USA
2017                American Package Design Award, Beer, Wine, & Liquor
                        GD: USA
2017                American Package Design Award, Beer, Wine, & Liquor
                        GD: USA
2017                American Package Design Award, Beer, Wine, & Liquor
                        GD: USA
2014                Outstanding Achievement Award
                        Massachusetts Port Authority
2010               Massport CREW Teamwork Award
                        Massachusetts Port Authority
2010               American Design Award, Outstanding Logo Design
                        GD:USA
2009              American Package Design Award, Outstanding Green Design
                        GD:USA
2006              American Design Award, Adobe Outstanding Poster Design
                        Graphic Design USA
2006              Arthur W. Smith Award for Excellence in Art in Continuing Education
                        Salem State College     
2005              National In-House Design Award, Outstanding P.O.P. Display Design
                        Graphic Design USA
2005              National In-House Design Award, Outstanding Poster Design
                        Graphic Design USA
2005              National In-House Design, 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

Exhibitions
2006                “Art Awards Exhibition” Winfisky Gallery, Salem, MA 2006

Scholarships
2006                Salem State University’s Arthur W. Smith Scholarship for Excellence in Art in  Continuing Education
1992                Hamilton Wenham Rotary Club Excellence in Art Scholarship

Bibliography
2018                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
2006                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. (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
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6(1):1477-1481.

Op-eds / Other Publications (Non-Refereed)
                        Polito, D. (2017, March 30). Consider Editorial Language. Hamilton Wenham Chronicle p. A4
                        Polito, D. (2016, September 27). No School Committee Member Should Support  Charters. Salem Evening News p. 20
                        Polito, D. (2016, September 25). Charter Schools Hurting Public Schools. Salem Evening  News p. 21
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  • Home
    • About Me >
      • Curriculum Vitae
      • Teaching Philosophy
  • DESIGN WORK
    • Graphic Design
    • Logos and Branding
    • Illustration
    • Package Design
    • Wayfinding and Signage
    • Infographics
  • ART WORK
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  • STUDENT WORK
    • Elementary School
    • High School >
      • Painting 1
      • Drawing 1
      • Honors Art
    • University >
      • Graphic Design 1
      • Graphic Design 3
      • Web Design for Graphic Designers
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  • CONTACT