Teaching Experience
PRAIRIE SCHOOL, New Raymer,CO
POSITION: K-12 Art Teacher, 8th grade reading teacher, Enrichment instructor
POSITION HELD: 4 years (2014-present)
website: www.prairieschoolart.weebly.com
Secondary Teaching, March to May 2014
Rocky Mountain High School, Fort Collins
Cooperating Teacher: Missy Wolf
Overview: I taught three 90 minute classes on the BLOCK schedule, with two classes being an introductory 2D design class with over 35 students in each class, and a painting/advanced painting class with 17 Painting I students and 7 Advanced Painting students. I developed and adapted lesson plans, adapted a drawing unit, managed supply kits and handing out material, set up the community feel of the class at the beginning of the term, managed all classroom issues, developed rubrics for grading, graded all assignments and entered them into synergy, contacted parents regarding behavior in the classroom, and taught all students how to manage a digital portfolio.
I learned so much about teaching the fundamentals and skill building as well as incorporating technology into the classroom.
Rocky Mountain High School, Fort Collins
Cooperating Teacher: Missy Wolf
Overview: I taught three 90 minute classes on the BLOCK schedule, with two classes being an introductory 2D design class with over 35 students in each class, and a painting/advanced painting class with 17 Painting I students and 7 Advanced Painting students. I developed and adapted lesson plans, adapted a drawing unit, managed supply kits and handing out material, set up the community feel of the class at the beginning of the term, managed all classroom issues, developed rubrics for grading, graded all assignments and entered them into synergy, contacted parents regarding behavior in the classroom, and taught all students how to manage a digital portfolio.
I learned so much about teaching the fundamentals and skill building as well as incorporating technology into the classroom.
Elementary Student Teaching, January to March 2014
Sarah Milner Elementary, Truscott Elementary
Teaching over 550 students from kindergarten to 5th grade at two different schools is a challenge, but I kept a positive attitude and experimented with new projects that fit the standards.
Sarah Milner Elementary, Truscott Elementary
Teaching over 550 students from kindergarten to 5th grade at two different schools is a challenge, but I kept a positive attitude and experimented with new projects that fit the standards.
CSU High School Practicum, September to December 2013
Rocky Mountain High School
1st quarter: 2D art with Daniel Ibanez
2nd quarter: Jewelry I with Laura Cronen
Rocky Mountain High School
1st quarter: 2D art with Daniel Ibanez
2nd quarter: Jewelry I with Laura Cronen
CSU Art Education Practicum, September to December 2013
LAB School, Tom and Alicia's Classroom of 4th and 5th graders
Overview: Myself and two peer student teachers were the sole art teachers for 4th and 5th graders. We developed a curriculum based on the idea of "Transformation," and we wrote thorough lesson plans that aligned with standards, 21st century skills, and included numeracy and technology. We collected donates supplies and materials, provided storage for all supplies, and organized and set up the classrooms. I was the only teacher in the classroom, so I dealt with classroom management, teaching fundamentals and developing new skills, and providing a good structure and community feel to the class. I also helped organize and set up a year end art show.
LAB School, Tom and Alicia's Classroom of 4th and 5th graders
Overview: Myself and two peer student teachers were the sole art teachers for 4th and 5th graders. We developed a curriculum based on the idea of "Transformation," and we wrote thorough lesson plans that aligned with standards, 21st century skills, and included numeracy and technology. We collected donates supplies and materials, provided storage for all supplies, and organized and set up the classrooms. I was the only teacher in the classroom, so I dealt with classroom management, teaching fundamentals and developing new skills, and providing a good structure and community feel to the class. I also helped organize and set up a year end art show.
City Year, Denver- July 2012 to June 2013
Corps Member, Literacy Coordinator, In-Kind Coordinator
High Tech Early College, Montbello, CO
Corps Member, Literacy Coordinator, In-Kind Coordinator
High Tech Early College, Montbello, CO
TCAMP art intern, fall 2010- fall 2011