I am a freelance abstract artist in Ellis County (Texas), and I enjoy sharing my love for abstract paintings with anyone who is interested. You will find paintings I have completed on my Mom Meets Abstract Art Facebook page and YouTube Channel. Check out my Etsy store for paintings on sale!I currently price my art at $1 per square inch plus supplies (e.g. canvas, paints, tools, etc.). For example, an 18 x 18 painting would be $324 plus cost of supplies. I varnish every piece of work with three to four coats of varnish. *Prices are subject to change with increased demand.* Local pick-up is preferred, especially on large paintings. Shipping will be paid by customer. *A 10% discount will be given to first responders. As a former teacher, I am including teachers in this as well. *A 10% discount will be given to anyone who buys or sells real estate with my hubby (https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiah-beam-a814b1191/).

* Created and posted condominium (rental) listings* Scheduled viewings/appointments* Screened prospective tenant(s)* Prepared residential lease* Negotiated rental agreements* Responded to tenant requests/issues* Completed walk-throughs* Oversaw maintenance requests* Collected rent

* Developed district-wide Pre-K curriculum* Served as ESL Leader on the Literacy Leadership Team at O.A. Peterson School (2012-2013)* Worked with a small committee to review and adopt a new Pre-K curriculum for Northwest ISD * Launched new Pre-K program at Peterson School * Mentored new and existing Northwest ISD Pre-K teachers* Served as a "model/demonstration" classroom for other Pre-K teachers in Northwest ISD (specifically regarding behavior management/discipline, best practice for English language learners, inclusion, and teacher website design) as well as for future Pre-K families* Created, administered, and reconstructed invidualized behavior plans for students displaying challenging behaviors* Demonstrated/Assisted in specialized behavior management and discipline strategies for K-5 staff* Planned and adapted curriculum, instruction, and assessment for children who are considered at-risk* Completed multiple detailed progress reports and report cards on all students* Modified Pre-K program to meet specific requirements of Texas Pre-K Guidelines and district Kindergarten requirements* Aided in Pre-K registration and recruitment* Organized and carried out ongoing parent-teacher conferences* Translated for Spanish-speaking students and families* Collaborated with Pre-K, PPCD, district coaches and facilitators, and special education staff* United with school counselor and diagnostician to begin and implement RTI process and special education evaluations* Communicated daily with parents/guardians, general education staff, special education staff, and administrators* Wrote daily lesson plans to support Texas Pre-KGuidelines * Developed positive relationships with parents/guardians in order to encourage learning both at home and at school* Participated in teacher development days, weekly staff training, and ARDs* Implemented technology in the classroom using Boardmaker software, a projector, student laptops, and instructional websites

I completed an early childhood ESL/Bilingual Endorsement/Certification program (18 graduate hours) through Erikson Institute where I learned cutting edge and research-based strategies/methods to use with my ESL/ELL student population.

* Planned and adapted curriculum and instruction for children who are considered at-risk * Modified program to meet specific requirements of "Preschool For All" grant * Completed home visits and preschool screenings * Translated for Spanish-speaking students and families * Collaborated with the at-risk pre-kindergarten and early childhood special education staff * Coordinated Creative Curriculum with the Illinois Early Learning Standards * Attended monthly Spanish/English Family Information Nights hosted by MetropolitanFamily Services (MFS) * Communicated with parents, staff, MFS, special education cooperatives, and administrators * Wrote weekly lesson plans that support state standards for each center area * Planned, instructed and assessed all areas by implementing a variety of teaching techniques, including cooperative and multi-sensory learning * Maintained a positive and successful environment through consistency, flexibility, patience, and understanding * Developed positive relationships with parents in order to encourage learning both at home and at school * Participated in many teacher development days and weekly staff meetings * Implemented technology in the classroom using the I-TEACHe (Palm Pilot) program and Boardmaker software

* Planned and adapted curriculum and instruction for children who were considered at-risk * Followed a specific Math, Reading, and Literacy summer school program * Collected data and assessed student growth throughout the term * Completed report cards * Translated for Spanish-speaking students and families * Communicated with parents, staff, and administration

* Implemented and gathered data on IEP goals and objectives * Planned and adapted curriculum and instruction for children who were typically-developing, at-risk, or had special needs * Coordinated Creative Curriculum with the Illinois Early Learning Standards * Organized and lead weekly team meetings with support staff and specialists * Communicated with parents, staff, team members, and administrators * Participated in weekly teacher development and staff meetings