Ceramics 1-3, Digital Fine Art, Photography 1, Art 1, 3D Design, Art My Way - 9th-12th grades.Department Chair and Peer MentorRevamped the high school art program creating a clear trajectory for student growth and advancementManage the art department budget, supply orders, repairs, and work orders.Stayed abreast of developments within art education to improve curriculum, develop new research and share with colleagues andStudentsArtist-in-residence: local artist brought in to teach wire sculpture and help create a community sculpture celebrating diversity.Develop lesson plans surrounding various types of art, history and culture.Implemented different technologies such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator to engage students in class instruction and diversify approaches.Modify procedures within the art department to create empowerment and accountability and student centered classroom management.Participate in decision making in regards to school-wide policies and procedures.Lead teachers in Professional Learning Community meetings, as well as art education training.Keeps a strong rapport with students through engaging class discussions and academic advisement to facilitate learning and encourage participation.Contribute to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and remote learning applications.Assist students in coming up with and executing detailed final projects for exhibition.Teach a diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.Assist and identify at-risk students to eliminate student barriers to learning.Partner with local community organizations and businesses to provide scholarship, exhibition, and art career opportunities

Exeter Summer: Access Ceramics - rising 8th and 9th grades, Residential advising, Excursion planning and chaperoning.Leave Coverage: Ceramics 1, Advanced Ceramics - 9th-12th grades (2017)Developed appropriate curricula dependent on age group and education level surrounding various types of art, history and culture.Helped students manipulate a variety of media to express emotions, feelings, attitude and intent.Taught students to identify key elements of style, intent and emotion when experiencing art.Guided students to develop and hone creative processes and problem-solving skills.Achieved student participation through relevant and real-life experiences to maintain student interest and stimulate student creativity.Educated students on cultural influences on art styles and techniques of modern and historic art.Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.Assisted students in coming up with and executing detailed final projects for exhibition.Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.Communicated with parents to resolve conflicting educational priorities and issues.Coordinated field trips to museums and galleries to expose students to examples of art and history.

Create and design decorative, wearable, and functional ceramics and fused glass. I also draw, paint, make mosaics, paint murals, and teach.