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OBJECTIVE CONTACT
To encourage awareness, develop critical and creative thinking, and Home Denver, CO
inspire self-discovery in learners through the exploration of the visual Website mscottartteaching.weebly.com
arts. Email Scott3140@gmail.com
EXPERIENCE EDUCATION
VISUAL ARTS TEACHER // 2012 – present Master of Arts in Teaching
STEM School, Highlands Ranch, CO May 2011
Develop visual arts department curriculum and teach problem- Maryland Institute College of Art
based learning units for students’ grades 6 – 12 Baltimore, MD
Teach courses including grade level middle school art (6,7,8);
and High School Graphic Design I & II, Sculpture, Ceramics I & Bachelor of Fine Arts
II, Painting & Drawing I, Drawing II May 2010
Mentor teachers through induction program, member of the Maryland Institute College of Art
rebranding and communications team and website development, Baltimore, MD
member of PLC for block scheduling and school transitions, lead General Fine Arts/Art History Minor
professional development sessions on creativity/arts integration Cum Laude
Other involvement includes: member of the PBIS team, running
an after-school art club, chaperoning and organizing overnight CERTIFICATION
field trips and day events, mentor in Sources of Strength, National Colorado Department of Education
Art Honor Society supervisor Professional Teaching Certification in
Student shows and awards include: participation in the Douglas Visual Arts, PreK-12 (Expiration 2018)
County District Show (Best of show award, grade level placement
awards, AAFCU Scholarship), Charter School Art competition
winner, and participation in the Colorado Youth Art month design
competition SKILLS
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
National Arts Education Association Member
Colorado Arts Education Association member
Attendance to CAEA fall conferences (2012-2016),
Weekly ceramics wheel throwing studio courses
STEM monthly professional development
Beginning sign language course