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VISUAL ART TEACHER
Summary

Innovative Visual Art Teacher creating conducive atmosphere for student growth and exploration. Excellent lecturing and facilitating competencies with demonstrated success leading student discussion. Highly proficient in utilizing differentiated instruction techniques to address various learning styles. Supportive and motivational leader with a passion for digital arts, fine arts and art history and providing students with a well-rounded arts education.

Skills
  • Interactive classroom instruction
  • Arts integration
  • Contemporary art
  • Art education
  • Art history
  • Studio art
  • Visual arts teaching
  • Graphic art expertise
  • Digital video
  • Traditional and digital printing
  • Microsoft Suite proficient
  • Large format printing
  • Adobe Photoshop expertise
  • Adobe Creative Suite Applications
Experience
Company Name | City, StateVisual Art Teacher09/2008 - Current
  • Worked with diverse range of students to foster creativity and self-expression through instruction in visual arts.
  • Instructed students on proper care and use of art tools and equipment.
  • Evaluated student progress and assigned grades.
  • Encouraged students to develop individual artistic style.
  • Educated students on relevant art history.
  • Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
  • Taught mixture of art courses, including Intro to Art, Digital Photography and Advanced Placement to students in grades 9 to 12.
  • Maintained school-wide culture of respect and actively used positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) disciplinary methods.
  • Graded student assignments and based on application of techniques.
  • Developed lesson plans and facilitated lectures to groups of 25+ students.
  • Guided students through exploration and analysis of different art forms and implemented hands-on approach to art education.
  • Assisted students with developing basic painting and drawing techniques.
  • Addressed diverse learning needs by implementing varied teaching techniques.
  • Held regular office hours to discuss class topics, student grades and assignments.
  • Designed lesson plans and modified according to student progress.
  • Implemented diversified curriculum to meet student performance goals.
  • Managed student behavior in classroom with appropriate behavior strategies.
  • Planned, prepared and delivered instructional activities related to various art mediums.
  • Created positive educational climate to promote student learning.
  • Encouraged student creativity with motivation, positive feedback and constructive criticism.
Company Name | City, StateYearbook Advisor09/2017 - Current
  • Contributed to idea development and project management to promote quality and timeliness of project completion.
  • Pitched stories weekly, storyboarded plans and assigned writing to various reporters.
  • Developed and implemented effective content acquisition strategies to create riveting content.
  • Held weekly editorial meetings to generate publication ideas and review staff recommendations.
  • Oversaw all facets of staffing objectives, including training and daily supervision of 10+ student staff.
  • Collaborated with artists and to execute successful cover design.
  • Proofread copy to detect and correct errors in spelling, punctuation and syntax.
  • Supervised and guided team of 10+ students working on school yearbook offering advice and suggestions for problem solving.
  • Expanded subject matter of yearbook publication by developing streamlined brainstorm processes and storyboarding.
  • Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
  • Contributed to development, planning and completion of project initiatives.
Company Name | City, StateArt Services Provider09/2010 - Current
  • Interfaced with teachers, administration and staff to determine special art project needs and prepared design proposals; defined scopes of work, budgets, and production schedules.
  • Designed and fabricated custom work and created engaging and unique mural paintings and mixed media pieces on school campus and within Woodbridge Township.
  • Managed inventory and maintained supply of equipment and materials.
  • Contributed to development, planning and completion of project initiatives.
Company Name | City, StateSubstitute Teacher09/2005 - 06/2008
  • Enforced classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at consistent level.
  • Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
  • Managed classrooms of high school students during teacher absences.
Education and Training
Temple University | City, StateBachelor of Arts in Art Education And Photography12/2006

Traditional Route Teacher Training Program

  • Dean's List Honoree Fall 2004-Fall 2006
Colonia High School | CityHigh School Diploma06/2002
Professional Association Memberships
  • National Education Association (NEA)
  • National Art Education Association (NAEA)
  • New Jersey Education Association (NJEA)
  • Woodbridge Township Education Association (WTEA)
Professional Development

Continuing Education- Taken courses toward Master's Degree at Scranton University

Advanced Placement Seminars- Yearly participation in AP Art conferences

Art Conference- attendance at annual AENJ Art Conferences

Yearbook Advisor Workshops- attendance at annual summer advisory workshops for advisors

Awards

Governor's Educator of the Year (GEOY) 2020-21

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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Temple University
  • Colonia High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Visual Art Teacher
  • Yearbook Advisor
  • Art Services Provider
  • Substitute Teacher

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts in Art Education And Photography
    High School Diploma

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