Alexandra Brown
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dedicated art teacher with high school Digital Media Arts and Contemporary Craft and Design background, as well as middle school visual arts experience. Creates engaging art projects to display students' diversity and incorporate social emotional awareness. Believes in the value of collaboration and fostering an environment that encourages students to think critically and expressively.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Art Teacher
North Mecklenburg High School
08.2023 - Current
- Courses taught: Beginning Visual Art, Intermediate Art, Proficient Visual Art, Beginning Contemporary Craft & Design
- Enhanced student creativity by incorporating various art mediums and techniques into lessons.
- Developed students'' artistic skills by providing personalized feedback and guidance on their artwork.
- Collaborated with other teachers to create interdisciplinary projects, connecting art with other subject areas.
- Managed a diverse range of learners, adapting lesson plans to accommodate different abilities and interests.
Digital Art Teacher
West Charlotte High School
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Courses taught: Digital Media Arts, Contemporary Craft and Design (beginning, intermediate, advanced)
- Gathered display materials and distributed programs for shows and performances.
- Assisted in development of student portfolios for college and scholarship applications.
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
- Assisted with school pride activities such as prom and special olympics.
- Organized volunteer supplies donations
- Planned curriculum to satisfy a variety of student and classroom needs.
Middle School Art Teacher
Wilson STEM Academy
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
- Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback.
- Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.
- Implemented a variety of classroom management techniques.
Student Teacher, Preschool
University Meadows Elementary School
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Taught in both remote and in-person settings.
- Worked with cooperating teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate lessons for small and large group activities.
- Document, assess, and utilize student data to meet learning targets.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
UNC Charlotte
Charlotte05.2021
Skills
- Digital Media Arts Knowledge (photography, editing software, digital painting)
- Contemporary Craft and Design knowledge (sculpture, sewing, printmaking)
- Creativity and Artistic Expression
- Building relationships among students
- State and district standards for middle and high school visual arts, media arts, and contemporary craft
Certification
Teaching license:
- K-12 visual arts
- Birth-Kindergarten
Timeline
Art Teacher
North Mecklenburg High School
08.2023 - Current
Digital Art Teacher
West Charlotte High School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Middle School Art Teacher
Wilson STEM Academy
08.2021 - 06.2022
Student Teacher, Preschool
University Meadows Elementary School
08.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Special Education
UNC Charlotte
Teaching license:
- K-12 visual arts
- Birth-Kindergarten
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