Alonda Corcoran
Phenix City,AL
Summary
Professionally skilled with students and has shown guidance and understanding. Advanced skills working with foreign students who do not speak English as a first language. Strong classroom management and appearance. Creative art teacher with several years of experience instructing students on basics of drawing, painting and sculpture. Articulate communicator skilled at conveying ideas to students with various learning styles. Supporting students in understanding artistic concepts and building creative abilities. Skilled in the fine arts and how to engage students in their learning process. Dependable management and customer service industry worker equipped for fast-paced work and changing daily needs. Serves customers effectively with attention to detail and a hardworking approach. Seeks out opportunities to go beyond basics, improve processes, and increase customer satisfaction. Skilled team player with a strong background in busy environments. Works well independently to handle assignments and is always ready to go beyond basic assignments. Quick learner with good computer abilities. An organized self-motivated individual bringing strengths in handling work and solving routine problems without oversight. Offers expertise in sales and customer service and an ability to quickly learn new processes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Art Teacher
Russell County Middle School
Seale, AL
08.2023 - Current
- Provided individual guidance to help each student reach their full potential in the arts.
- Incorporated multicultural themes into instruction when appropriate to broaden student understanding of global cultures.
- Ordered supplies as needed within budgetary constraints.
- Conducted demonstrations and lectures on various techniques used in creating artwork.
- Developed and implemented art curricula for middle school students.
- Fostered an environment conducive to artistic exploration by providing a wide array of materials for students to work with including clay, paint, charcoal, pastels, paper mache.
- Collaborated with teachers from other subject areas on interdisciplinary projects incorporating art concepts.
- Organized field trips to museums, galleries, and other cultural institutions to expose students to a variety of artistic styles.
- Conducted assessments of student progress throughout the year.
- Attended professional development courses related to best practices in teaching art.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as competitions or exhibitions that promote student engagement beyond the classroom walls.
- Encouraged creativity and self-expression in students while also teaching them the fundamentals of art history.
- Supervised after-school clubs focused on exploring more advanced aspects of art such as abstract expressionism or animation.
- Maintained accurate records of grades and attendance for all classes.
- Implemented safety procedures during all hands-on activities involving sharp tools or hazardous materials.
- Assessed student progress through observation and evaluation of artwork produced in class.
- Engaged parents in the learning process through open houses showcasing student artwork or parent workshops teaching techniques for working at home with their children.
- Integrated technology into the classroom curriculum with digital photography and video projects.
- Scheduled meetings with administrators or counselors regarding any special needs students may have.
- Created lesson plans to teach basic principles of art such as color theory, drawing, painting, sculpture, and printmaking.
- Encouraged student creativity with motivation, positive feedback and constructive criticism.
- Created customized lesson plans and tailored them based on student performance.
- Managed student behavior in classroom with appropriate behavior strategies.
- Implemented diversified curriculum to meet student performance goals.
- Planned, prepared and delivered instructional activities related to various art mediums.
- Created positive educational climate to promote student learning.
- Led field trips to museums and galleries, enriching students' understanding of art history and contemporary practices.
- Assessed student artwork and provided constructive feedback to encourage growth and development.
- Maintained records of meeting minutes, resolutions, and other documents related to the board's activities.
Owner/Artisit
Alonda Da Costa Art
New Orleans, LA
06.2015 - Current
- I have been the owner of my own company for over 7 years
- I managed all of the bookkeeping and accounting
- I handle all of the customer care services via phone or email
- I am in charge of sales in store and online, inventory, and shipping
- I manage all of the online accounts as well as our social media and website
- I also created and designed all of the pieces and product lines for the company.
Teacher
VIPKID
San Fransico, California
10.2018 - 06.2020
- I was an online instructor with many certifications in reading and language and I held a TEFL certification with the company as well
- I taught students as young as 2/3 through ages16/17
- The work was very enjoyable and rewarding.
Manager
Brad Thompson Gallery
New Orleans, LA
02.2015 - 02.2016
- I handled the bookkeeping, managed sales, customer service and customer complaints
- I managed the social media and conducted sales on the website and in the store
- I would also help with some of the product line work and prepping
- I was also in charge of opening and closing the gallery.
Education
Bachelor's - Fine Art
Columbus State University
12.2014
Associate - Liberal Arts
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
05.2008
Skills
- Teaching Online
- Management
- Customer Service
- Personal website builder
- Workshops for children to express art
- Art mediums
- Bookkeeping
- Project-based learning
- Student Engagement
- Multimedia integration
- Assessment Strategies
- Collaborative Teaching
- Cross-curricular Connections
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Inclusive education
- Digital Art Tools
- visual Art instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Supervision and leadership
- Recordkeeping
- Collaboration
- Google Drive
- Powerschool Software Proficiency
- Adobe Software Proficiency
- Canva Software Proficiency
Timeline
Middle School Art Teacher
Russell County Middle School
08.2023 - Current
Teacher
VIPKID
10.2018 - 06.2020
Owner/Artisit
Alonda Da Costa Art
06.2015 - Current
Manager
Brad Thompson Gallery
02.2015 - 02.2016
Bachelor's - Fine Art
Columbus State University
Associate - Liberal Arts
Chattahoochee Valley Community College
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