Caitlin Martinez Nelson Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Focus on producing functional hand built ceramics that buyers can enjoy in their everyday life, as well as, creating floral still life paintings to showcase the beauty of mother nature in residential and work spaces. - Teaching / September 2022 – Present After school Clay Club Enrichment Program at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School, Atlanta, GA.- Projects 2022 - Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic School, Atlanta, GA, a 12’x14’ wall mural inside gymnasium. - Markets2022 - Marist Holiday Traditions, Makers Market ATL2023 - Ormewood Park Festival, St. Pius X Marketplace, Chamblee Chalk Walk, Marist Holiday Traditions

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

- Work in course development and teaching for multiple mediums at the high school level: Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture, Art History, and Mixed Media. - Evaluate and revise lesson plans and course content to facilitate students education within Classical Education alongside creating new epiphanies of beauty. - Direct students in their progress, planning and creating to meet short term and long term academic goals. - Plan, assist and curate school art shows and community building through visual arts within the school.- Maintain and educate students on upkeep of classroom and studio habits.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

- Uphold a professional attitude in high-pressure situations while performing transactions efficiently.- Communicate with coworkers and customers alike to satisfy the needs of a smooth restaurant experience.- Design chalk-boards that exemplify the personality of the restaurant through hand-lettering and illustrations.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

- Nurtured creativity in young artists from Pre-K to 8th grade; leading lessons for 500+ students within 28 different classes each week.- Constructed lesson plans that teach technique, culture, and history that allow students to develop personal experiences within them based on student interests and curricula.- Implemented behavior management strategies to improve learning environment for all students.- Assessed student learning, individualize instruction and advocate for students and the art program.- Guided the 8th grade class to collaborate on a “Legacy Project” to be gifted to the school.- Managed purchase of materials to ensure the students have everything they need to explore and create art.

Cumming, Georgia, United States

• Developed lesson plans and materials for classroom instruction to meet education goals using several teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, hands on activities, and service projects.• Coordinated with school ministry to provide students with “up-close” experiences with the Catholic faith.

Cumming, Georgia

- Implemented and facilitated the Middle School Art Program.- Assisted in the successful creation of Art Shows every semester of more than 100 students.- Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting excellent student/teacher interaction.- Inspired students and assisted them in developing their creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media for their future growth, while sharing the school’s culture.- Coordinated the school’s Art Club, concentrating on student-centered projects.

Cumming, Georgia

• Managed classroom by encouraging student responsibility and self-advocacy while reinforcing classroom expectations and using restorative practices.• Employed a variety of pedagogical strategies to meet individual students' styles and needs.• Used multiple forms of assessment and apply assessment results to improve and adjust further instructions.• Challenged students with reading comprehension through shared inquiry discussions and better questioning.

Greater Atlanta Area

- Established savings of 10% with a new layout design for architects/clients that envisioned their creative plans.- Liaison between clients and project members that ensured clear communication throughout projects.- Generated a new system that decreased by 20% the amount of time consumed to prepare a quote.

Master Of Arts In Teaching - Mat, Art Teacher Education

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Fine And Studio Arts

Activities and Societies: National Honors Society, National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Studio Arts