Carolyn Starr Ellis
Leesville
Summary
Innovative art teacher with a strong background in lesson planning and classroom management. Expertise in creating hands-on activities that encourage student participation and teamwork, committed to enhancing student creativity and artistic skills. Dynamic art educator with over 20 years of experience in developing engaging lesson plans and activities. Proven ability to inspire students through creative expression and critical thinking, while managing classroom environments effectively. Creative Art Teacher with background in fostering students' creativity and development through visual arts education. Have experience in lesson planning, classroom management, and integrating technology into art instruction. Strengths include adaptability to different learning styles, curriculum development, and effective communication skills. Previously worked at enhancing student engagement and encouraging artistic expression in diverse classrooms.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Art Teacher
Lexington School District One
West Columbia
09.1998 - 06.2020
- Managed classroom environment to foster creativity and expression.
- Assessed student progress through projects and individual critiques.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach art concepts such as perspective, color theory, drawing, painting and sculpting.
- Organized and coordinated hands-on artistic activities to encourage active participation, involvement and team work.
- Created engaging activities for students to explore their creativity through art projects.
- Instructed students on proper care and use of art tools and equipment.
- Provided individual instruction and feedback on student's work.
- Demonstrated techniques in a variety of mediums including charcoal, pastels, acrylics, watercolors and oils.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Presented and designed exciting lessons to actively engage learners.
- Managed student behavior in classroom with appropriate behavior strategies.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student performance in class.
- Planned special events such as art shows to showcase student work.
- Developed and implemented skill-building activities to build students' abilities.
- Encouraged students to think critically about artwork and discuss its meaning or purpose.
- Attended professional development workshops related to Art education best practices.
- Organized field trips to local galleries and museums to provide students with real-life examples of artwork.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Lesley University
Cambridge, MA05-2000
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Art instruction
- Technique demonstration
- Student assessment
- Curriculum development
Certification
- Family Coach Trained
- Art Therapy Practioner
- On-going trainings
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Art Teacher
Lexington School District One
09.1998 - 06.2020
Master of Arts - Education
Lesley University
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