Teaching Experience

Kalamazoo Public Schools, Kalamazoo, MI Substitute Teacher, September 2004-present Taught a variety of subject matter to different grade levels. Maintained an organized, positive, and successful learning environment through consistency, preparedness, flexibility and understanding.

Portage Public Schools Portage Central Middle School Intern Teacher, October 2005-December 2005 Observed and interacted directly with middle school art students in grades 6-8. Presented and taught lessons in ceramics, watercolor, mixed media, and 3-D design. View Photos

Portage Public Schools Moorsbridge Elementary School Intern Teacher, August 2005-October 2005 Observed and interacted directly with students in a K-5 art classroom. Presented and taught lessons to students in a safe learning environment during two weeks of solo teaching. View Photos

Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo, MI Youth Development Leader, May 2005-August 2005 Presented and taught art lessons and craft projects to Boys and Girls Club members during the after-school program. View Photos

Kalamazoo Communities in Schools Foundation Northglade Montessori School, Kalamazoo, MI After School Program, February-March 2005 Presented and taught art lessons to at-risk elementary students to improve awareness with art and to promote success in school. View Photos

Battle Creek Central High School, Battle Creek, MI Pre-Intern Teacher, September-December 2004 Interacted directly with students in a supervised high school art setting.

Climax-Scotts Elementary School, Climax, MI Pre-Intern Teacher, January-April 2004 Presented and taught art lessons to a kindergarten classroom during a supervised practicum with a teammate. Lessons included art history, hands on activities, and displays of each project. View Photos

Climax-Scotts Elementary, VanGogh Sunflowers

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