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As a teaching artist, I am to create an environment where students feel comfortable expressing, developing, and exploring artistic ideas and thoughts. With a base of self-soothing techniques, my goal is to highlight how art can be used as a healthy outlet for anyone.
Work Experience
Aug 2024 - Present
.6 Middle School Art Teacher - Stow
Teaching students grades 6-8
Building 2D and 3D skills as well as practicing a choice based art practice
Aug 2023 - June 2024
Full Time Elementary Art Teacher - Marlborough
Taught over 800 students aged kindergarten to fifth-grade students
Create lesson plans that allow for a foundation in art and choice based
2020 -
June 2023
.6 Elementary Art Teacher - Framingham
Teaches kindergarten to fifth grade students
Create lesson plans that allow for a foundation in art, and artistic thinking
2017 - Present
Seamstress
Alters and creates clothing for specialty sizing. Managing alterations and organizing stock in store.
Education
2019-2021
Lesley University
Obtained Masters of Education in Visual Arts Education in September 2021
2015 - 2018
Framingham State University
Obtained Bachelor of Science in Fashion Design and Retailing in May 2018
2014 - 2015
Maine College of Art
Foundations in art
- focused on printing and textiles
Skills
& Expertise
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Received Initial Teaching Licence in Visual Arts Ed. 5-12
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Selected to rewrite the Elementary Visual Arts Curriculum for Framingham Public Schools
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Presenting two different professional development for the district, one in art-based mindfulness/self-care and one on incorporating contemporary Artists into the Elementary art classroom
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Designed posters and postcards for the district visual art show in 2022
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Attended Massachusetts Arts Education Association Conference 2022
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Develops, plans, and executes lessons in various art techniques and styles. While being able to adapt lessons for various students' needs and accommodations.
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Actively researches art therapy techniques and modern art movements
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Skilled in using Mac and PC systems
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Understands Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
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Ability to teach remotely, in-person, and hybrid, as well as develop asynchronous lessons
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Ability to alter clothing and textile patterns
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Able to set up, maintain, and use sewing machines, sergers, screen printers, and small dye-cut machines
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