Creative art teacher skilled at developing a wide range of engaging activities appropriate for children with special needs. Encourages each child to reach their full potential.
Highlights
APC Art PreK-12
Master Gardener
Competent in Smartboard technology
National Education Association
Special Needs Art Education Association
Creative lesson plan development
Classroom management
Strong communicator
Team player
Patient
Arts and crafts
Traditional fine art
Education
Towson UniversityBaltimore, MarylandExpected in – –Bachelor of Science:Art Education - GPA:Magna cum Laude
, Expected in – –Maryland State Advanced Professional Certification, PreK-12: - GPA:
Experience
Central Special School - Special Needs Art Teacher City, STATE, 07/2014 - 05/2015
Teaching art to preschool, lower, middle and high school students with special needs.
Adapting instruction that meets the individual academic, medical, developmental and technological needs of the students.
Implementing behavioral protocols/assignments for students during instructional and non-instructional times.
Curating and preparing student art exhibits on and off campus.
Participating in assigned teacher duties and school wide committees.
Kennedy Krieger High School - Assistant Horticulture Teacher City, STATE, 07/2009 - 07/2014
Assisting with the implementation of the program as outlined in the IEP of each student.
Assisting with adapting instruction that meets the individual academic, medical, developmental and technological needs of the students.
Fulfilling all teacher duties and responsibilities in the periodic absence of the teacher.
Implementing behavioral protocols/assignments for students during instructional and non-instructional times.
Co-teaching and designing integrative art/horticulture units with the horticulture teacher.
Lois T. Murray School KKI Partnership School - Special Needs Art Teacher City, STATE, 07/2004 - 05/2009
Teaching art to lower and middle school students with special needs.
Writing and modifying art curriculum to fit individual needs of the students.
Supporting teachers and testing students in the Alternative Maryland State Assessment.
Co-teaching and designing integrative art/music and art/occupational therapy units.
Coordinating and directing student musical programs with the music department.
Received high remarks for the creativity of classroom lesson plans and instructional techniques from students, parents and faculty.
Designing and teaching units for musical prop productions.
Designing and creating visuals for the pre-school curriculum.
The Kennedy Krieger School - Special Needs Art Teacher City, STATE, 07/1998 - 05/2004
Teaching art to lower and middle school students with special needs.
Writing and modifying art curriculum to fit individual needs of the students.
Organizing, implementing and supporting school wide thematic enrichment activities.
Assisting with art workshops at MANSEF conferences.
Organizing fine arts enrichment activities (dancing) in conjunction with the Maryland Arts Council.
Coordinating student art exhibits on and off campus.
Accomplishments
Children's book Illustrator and author - currently unpublishedÂ
Artistic committee team member winning numerous awards - American Visionary Art Museum Kinetic Sculpture RaceÂ
Skills
Teacher: Art teacher, passionate, team player, creative, intuitive, resourceful, great organizational skills, dedicated, Universal Design, Smartboard, Powerpoint
Gardener: Master Gardener - University of Maryland Cooperative Extension, vegetable and native flower gardener, community street tree and green space ambassador.Â
Artist: Pottery, seamstress, Kinetic Sculpture Race artistic committee team member, special needs art teacher
Resumes, and other information uploaded or provided by the user, are considered User Content governed by our Terms & Conditions. As such, it is not owned by us, and it is the user who retains ownership over such content.
How this resume score could be improved?
Many factors go into creating a strong resume. Here are a few tweaks that could improve the score of this resume:
resume Strength
Formatting
Length
Personalization
Strong Summary
Target Job
Resume Overview
School Attended
Towson University
Job Titles Held:
Special Needs Art Teacher
Assistant Horticulture Teacher
Special Needs Art Teacher
Special Needs Art Teacher
Degrees
Bachelor of Science
Maryland State Advanced Professional Certification, PreK-12
