Dynamic Art Teacher with a proven track record at Metaphor International School, excelling in acrylic, water color and oil painting and lesson planning. Recognized for enhancing student creativity through collaborative projects and personalized mentorship, fostering a love for art while securing grants to enrich the program. Committed to creating inclusive environments that inspire artistic growth.
Professional educator with deep expertise in visual arts and strong commitment to fostering creativity and artistic skills. Demonstrates effective classroom management and ability to inspire students through engaging lesson plans. Highly adaptable, with proven track record of collaborating with colleagues to achieve educational goals. Known for reliability and consistent focus on delivering impactful results in diverse educational settings.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Art Teacher All Ages
Metaphor International School
Rockville MD
05.2006 - Current
Art and Art History teacher for children age 5-17y
Organized and coordinated art exhibitions, showcasing student artwork to foster community engagement.
Mentored student artists, providing guidance on techniques and artistic development for skill enhancement.
Evaluated student progress through assessments, providing constructive feedback to support artistic growth.
Established partnerships with local artists for workshops, enhancing students' exposure to professional practices.
Managed a diverse range of learners, adapting lesson plans to accommodate different abilities and interests.
Enhanced student creativity by incorporating various art mediums and techniques into lessons.
Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
Developed students'' artistic skills by providing personalized feedback and guidance on their artwork.
Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.
Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback.
Actively sought professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in teaching art, integrating new ideas into instruction when appropriate.
Secured grants and funding for art supplies and resources, enhancing quality of art program.
Tailored instruction to meet diverse learning needs of students, resulting in improved academic performance and artistic skills.
Fostered love for art and learning to inspire students to pursue passions and interests.
Enhanced learning with field trips to galleries and museums, providing real-world insights into art industry.
Communicated with parents to maintain regular communication about student progress and any concerns.
Created supportive and inclusive learning environments to foster positive classrooms that support student growth and learning.
Provided feedback and grades to provide regular feedback on student progress and assigned grades based on performance.
Planned and delivered lessons to teach classes in arts to engage and educate students.
Managed classroom behavior to establish and maintain clear classroom behavior and discipline expectations.
Attended concerts and performances to support students and arts community.
Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.
Held afterschool meetings and rehearsals in preparation for shows.
Art Teacher
Saturday School Olympus
Rockville MD
01.2006 - 02.2021
Art Teacher
Creative Arts Studio
Rockville MD
02.2010 - 08.2013
Education
Master of Arts - Monumental Painting And Sculpture
Stroganov Art School
Moscow USSR -Russia
06-1992
Bachelor of Arts - Art, Painting, Sculpture
Saratov Art College
Saratov USSR
06-1986
Skills
Acrylic painting
Artistic techniques
Collaborative projects
Lesson planning
Accomplishments
Over a hundred solo and group exhibitions in Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia and New York, International a d local exhibition awards, juried exhibition awards,
Certification
I worked as a private teacher and in private school
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Hebrew
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
German
Limited Working
Timeline
Art Teacher
Creative Arts Studio
02.2010 - 08.2013
Art Teacher All Ages
Metaphor International School
05.2006 - Current
Art Teacher
Saturday School Olympus
01.2006 - 02.2021
Master of Arts - Monumental Painting And Sculpture
AP Art Drawing/2D & Visual Art Teacher at Freedom Preparatory Academy High SchoolAP Art Drawing/2D & Visual Art Teacher at Freedom Preparatory Academy High School