Sarah P. Culver Email & Phone Number

New Haven, Connecticut, United States

• Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School• Provides comprehensive art education to students spanning kindergarten through 8th grade.• Develops and executes engaging lesson plans tailored to each grade level, aligning with thedistrict’s curriculum guidelines.• Integrates the school’s PBIS system seamlessly into art classroom procedures, fostering a positiveand supportive learning environment.• Establishes strong connections with parents/guardians while cultivating professional relationshipswith students to support their artistic growth and development.• Actively participates in district-wide art-focused professional development initiatives andcollaborates closely with school staff to enhance art education programs.

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States

• Conducted comprehensive teaching sessions utilizing a blend of virtual platforms and traditionalin-person methods.• Leveraged Google Classrooms and integrated technologies like document cameras to facilitateengaging and effective learning experiences.• Collaborated with diverse student populations, including English as a Second Language learnersand students with Special Needs, tailoring instruction to meet individualized learning needs.

Connecticut

• Facilitated Collaborative Relationships• Cultivated positive rapport and strong connections within diverse school systems and amongteachers.• Effectively communicated with school staff via verbal interactions and written correspondence,ensuring clear and concise exchanges of information.• Applied skills across multiple schools in various capacities, serving as a paraprofessional andteacher in different grade levels.• Excelled in both self-contained Special Education settings and inclusion classrooms, adaptinginstructional approaches to meet diverse learning needs.• Contributed expertise and support to educational environments in Branford, East Haven,Hamden, and North Haven school systems.

• Taught a unit using Adobe Photoshop, incorporating student choice, students’ identity, and personal interests• Created and executed lesson plan with content and examples to develop students’ ability to critique art with an open, educated mind

Branford, Ct

• Wrote and implemented three lesson unit plan on Henri Matisse and his paper collages for first grader pupils, integrating advanced concepts such as symmetrical balance and color theory• Created a lesson for third grader students on relief printmaking, incorporating techniques learned during previous project

New Haven, Ct Usa

• Provided instruction at the elementary and middle school-level in various schools across New Haven• Performed in a variety of classroom functions from paraprofessional through lead teacher• Implemented lesson plans to maintain student academic growth and success

New Haven, Ct Usa

Assisted permanent staff across multiple departments based on operational needs.Organized and distributed books to various departments, including returning materials to theMusic Library from book drops.Efficiently shelved and rearranged library materials within Sterling Memorial Library and BassLibrary.Demonstrated versatility by working independently and collaboratively within a team on assignedtasks.

New Haven, Connecticut

Camp Arts and Crafts Instructor (June 2015 - August 2015)• Created and taught Arts and Crafts for elementary school children• Collaborated with other camp instructors to create integrated lesson plans• Maintained supplies and Arts Cabin• Discussed issues and concerns with the camp directorAfter School Arts and Crafts Instructor (December 2014 - May 2015)• Monitored children’s progress with counselors• Assisted with general activities for children 5-12 years old• Facilitated art lessons for elementary students including the use of various mediums• Provided children with opportunities to read about Art History and to create art based what they read• Created and maintained a student-centered art room where students’ input was integral to the planning of dailyand on ongoing projects• Discussed techniques with after school directors to facilitate student behavior improvements

Madison, Connecticut

Seasonal, Summer of 2009 and 2010 - June to August.

Master Of Library & Information Science - Mlis, School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist

Post Baccalaureate, Art Teacher Education, 3.7

History Of Design And Curatorial Studies

I was a full-time graduate student from August 2013 to May 2014; then took a break until Spring 2016, when I returned part-time. I.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Fine And Studio Arts

Activities and Societies: Delta Phi Epsilon sorority

Fine And Studio Arts