CERTIFICATIONS
Colorado Department of Education Initial Teaching License received May 2015
EDUCATION
Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO
Bachelors of Arts Degree Concentration: Art Education
Studio Concentration: Photography
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Art Teacher at Otero Elementary School in Harrison School District 2 – August 2015 – present
RELATED TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Lab School for Creative Learning – Fall 2014
WORK EXPERIENCE
Hostess - C. B. and Potts Restaurant and Brewery February 2015 – June 2015
RECOGNITION
TILT Art Competition Winner 2014-2015
-Colorado Morning Glory – a fibers wall hanging created with dye and pigment on cotton
Mini Gallery Art Show May 2015
Colorado State University Art Department
Colorado Department of Education Initial Teaching License received May 2015
EDUCATION
Colorado State University Fort Collins, CO
Bachelors of Arts Degree Concentration: Art Education
Studio Concentration: Photography
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Art Teacher at Otero Elementary School in Harrison School District 2 – August 2015 – present
- Planned and differentiated standards-based lessons for elementary levels of art from kindergarten to fifth grade in a Title 1 school
- Curated school-wide art shows demonstrating student work and their knowledge of art concepts and techniques
- Implemented a “demonstration of knowledge” question at the end of each lesson to assess students understanding and guide future instruction
- Prepared students for proficiency on district wide curriculum-based art assessment
- Built relationships and excitement for this subject though an after school art club
- Covered a variety of art topics in lessons relating techniques, art history, and cultures while allowing students to use their creativity
- Coached a Destination Imagination team
- Taught a full schedule of high school photography courses including Photography 1 and Creative Photography
- Originated both formative and summative assessments aligned to lesson objectives
- Implemented literacy and numeracy within lessons aligned to Colorado Visual Art Standards
- Communicated with parents when concerned about student progress to strengthen support systems
- Attended professional development including teacher workshops, meetings and PARCC training
- Displayed student artwork in the school hallways to instill pride in students and contribute to the school community
- Created and taught two-dimensional lessons on figure drawing, drawing characters, horizon line, foreground, background, symmetry, symbolism, value and shading
- Created and taught three-dimensional lessons on symbolic clay masks, Aboriginal circular weaving, Aboriginal batik techniques, and modeling clay sculptures
- Provided effective systems and structures of classroom management to provide an environment for learning to take place
RELATED TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Lab School for Creative Learning – Fall 2014
- Planned and taught 2/3 grade art classes for a semester with a complete unit plan
- Lessons included collage, drawing, printmaking, fiber arts, and video technology
- Lessons were aligned with state standards and included literacy and numeracy
- Taught a 5-week art class for members of the Fort Collins community of all ages with various disabilities
- Lessons incorporated two-dimensional materials including watercolor pencil techniques, collage, and painting
- Aided ELL classroom by assisting with literacy activities for both small groups and individual students with minimal English
- Gained teaching and classroom management experience and built relationships with students providing knowledge to further recognize needs and empathize with students with language barriers
- Was a paraprofessional for Extended School Year Program
- Supported students with disabilities and with IEPs who were behind in reading and math
WORK EXPERIENCE
Hostess - C. B. and Potts Restaurant and Brewery February 2015 – June 2015
- Organize seating of guests to enhance service
- Interact with guests to maintain a positive experience
RECOGNITION
TILT Art Competition Winner 2014-2015
-Colorado Morning Glory – a fibers wall hanging created with dye and pigment on cotton
Mini Gallery Art Show May 2015
Colorado State University Art Department
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