PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Background & Expertise
K-8 ART TEACHER
August 2022 - Present
Formulated and executed highly-engaging, differentiated art lessons based on NJ Common Core and Art State Standards
Worked closely with students to foster creativity and self-expression through drawing, painting, and three-dimensional art
Collaborated with colleagues to develop a STEAM curriculum that engaged students with diverse learning styles
Co-planned and executed multiple events to promote parent and student engagement in academics and the arts
K-6 TITLE 1 ART TEACHER
August 2020 - June 2022
Introduced individualized lesson plans to accommodate the various learning styles of 500 students, 90% being ELLs
Upgraded the art curriculum to thoughtfully include technology to improve online and in-person instruction while maintaining accessibility for students
HIGH SCHOOL SCULPTURE TEACHER & ART INTEGRATION LIAISON
August 2016 - June 2020
Managed and engaged 6 sculpture classes averaging 40-45 students per class
Encouraged and actively pursued opportunities for student scholarships and student participation in local, regional, and state-wide art contests
Acted as the arts-integration liaison to develop and teach Certified Professional Development courses to colleagues within BHS and throughout the district
Collaborated with community partners to host 11 art shows and provide artist-in-residence experiences to students and colleagues
MENTOR TEACHER
August 2015 - May 2016
Chosen by the county's art supervisor to coach a student-teacher due to previously demonstrated ability to excel.
Modeled and conducted engaging demonstration lessons to prepare the student-teacher for instruction.
Provided structured opportunities for peer coaching and reflection on lesson design, delivery, and assessment to adjust instructional practices appropriately.
Transformed the student-teacher to be the sole teacher of the classroom for eight straight weeks explicitly.
ELEMENTARY ART TEACHER
August 2012 - June 2016
Built relationships with over 1,400 students at two different schools and ensured all students felt attended to with personalized feedback, class discussions, and encouragement.
Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular, arts-integrated lessons to improve reading and writing scores.
Established long-lasting relationships with students and parents that spanned elementary to high school.