5th - 6th Grade Upper Elementary Art Teacher August 2017 - Present Fire Prairie Upper Elementary School in Independence, MO
Instruct, manage, and build lasting, authentic relationships with 800, primarily economically disadvantaged, art students within Fort Osage School District.
Develop and implement differentiated art lessons that focus on visual culture and student centered learning objectives
Develop art curriculum that embraces Missouri and National Art Standards
Engage students by using Teaching for Artistic Behavior (TAB) pedagogy instruction
Integrate and invest Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) within classroom management, and building-wide, plan with fidelity and passion
Implement Behavior Intervention Support Team (BIST) protocol when needed
Develop technology infused art lessons utilizing classroom Ipads, and art centered applications
Responsible for the accommodation of bi-lingual, special education, homeless, minority, and other at-risk students
Responsible for the accommodation of gifted students
Report grades in Infinite Campus grading system
Train specialist teachers on Infinite Campus grading system
Engage in district professional development activities and parent/teacher conferences
Carry out Multi Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) protocol; leading classroom and individual student interventions
Curate yearly district wide art show
Sponsor Art on the Prairie Art Club for 150 5th and 6th grade students
Sponsor National Junior Art Honor Society students
Enjoy a leadership position on the PBIS Tier 2 Behavior Intervention Team
Conduct all staff PD activities centered on PBIS, behavior interventions, and Tier 2 protocol
Participate and engage in the Fort Osage Therapy Dog Task Force
6th – 8th Grade Intermediate Art Teacher August 2014 – May 2017 Wood Intermediate School in Davenport, IA
Instruct, manage, and build lasting, authentic relationships with 700, primarily economically disadvantaged and minority, art students within the urban public school district of Davenport Community Schools
Develop and implement differentiated art lessons that focus on visual culture and discipline based art objectives
Develop art curriculum focusing on National Art Standards
Implement Boystown Classroom Behavior Management with fidelity
Integrate and invest PBIS within classroom management plan
Guide and instruct Advisory students
Develop technology infused art lessons utilizing internet connected student chromebooks and SMART Board technology
Assist with implementation of 1 on 1 chromebook program for entire student body
Responsible for the accommodation of bi-lingual, special education, homeless, minority, and other at-risk students
Responsible for the accommodation of gifted students
Report grades in Infinite Campus grading system
Participate in district professional development activities and parent/teacher conferences
Carry out Response to Intervention (RTI) protocol and assist with individual student interventions
Enjoy a leadership role in district Visual Arts Cooperative Teacher Team focusing on unpacking national standards and instructional data collection
Curate two yearly district wide Visual Arts Shows at North Park Mall and District Administrative Service Center
Participate in and collect data for building PBIS team
PBIS Presenter for district professional development days
K – 4th Grade Elementary Art Teacher August 2007 - May 2014 Sherrard Elementary School in Sherrard, IL Winola Elementary School in Viola, IL
Instruct and manage 600 art students at two Title 1 elementary schools within the rural district of Sherrard Community Unit Schools
Create and implement differentiated art lessons that focus on visual culture and discipline based art objectives
Develop art curriculum within Rubicon Atlas Curriculum Management System focusing on National Art Standards
Responsible for the accommodation of bi-lingual, special education, and gifted students
Report grades in Infinite Campus grading system
Instruct 3 Self Contained Autistic students
Develop and implement yearly district wide Fine Arts Night
Responsible for prop and set design for yearly music programs
Participate in district professional development activities and parent/teacher conferences
Carry out Response To Intervention (RTI) protocol and assist with individual student interventions
Instruct students in Read Naturally techniques and record results
Design, coordinate and implement mural painting within Winola Elementary School
Relevant Employment
Youth Advocate April 2004 - December 2007 Business and Career Services, Inc in Arlington Heights, IL
Provided intensive case management services to at-risk youth ages 14 –21 years old.
Completed extensive vocational assessments.
Created and maintained relationships with community service providers, schools and social service organizations.
Assisted with grant writing and Request for Proposal(RFP) preparation.
Managed and coordinated work experience program while supervising 15 at-risk youth participants.
Certification
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Career CPC Classification
K - 12 Art Endorsement
7/26/2116
Iowa Board of Educational Examiners Master Teacher License
K – 8 Art Endorsement
5 – 12 Art Endorsement
6/30/2021
Education
North Park University Chicago, IL Masters in Education Degree 2012
4.0 GPA
Barat College Lake Forest, IL Bachelor of Arts Degree in Studio Arts Bachelor of Arts Degree in Art History 2003
3.8 GPA
Honors and Extracurricular Involvement
Art Education Association Member
President of Quad Cities Canine Assistance Network, Inc.
ACI Humanities Fellowship Recipient
Barat College Juried Art Show, Best in Show
Public Speaker advocating disability awareness
THE National Bank STAR Award Recipient for community service