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Amanda Pinckard
St Louis,MO
Summary
Dynamic Visual Arts Instructor with a proven track record at Westminster Christian Academy, adept in adaptive learning and arts integration. Excelled in fostering creativity and self-expression, enhancing student engagement through project-based learning. Skilled in color theory and various media, significantly contributing to curriculum development and student achievements in art education.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Arts Instructor
Westminster Christian Academy
08.2021 - Current
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Taught classes on painting, collage, clay, watercolor, sculpture, and color theory.
- Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create stimulating art curriculums.
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Incorporated student interests and experiences to make learning relevant and meaningful.
- Managed classroom behavior to establish and maintain clear classroom behavior and discipline expectations.
- Adapted instruction to meet individual student needs to differentiate instruction to meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Fostered love for art and learning to inspire students to pursue passions and interests.
- Planned and led multiple field trips to experience art in the city.
- Most importantly, connected students with their Creator by encouraging them to create-knowing that they are LOVED and SEEN.
Art Teacher, 7-12
Great River Christian School
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Taught classes on painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed media.
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback.
Paraprofessional
Westminster Christian Academy
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Graded and provided feedback on assignments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Union University
Jackson, TN05-2012
Skills
- Adaptive learning
- Project planning
- Student engagement
- Art history
- Lesson planning
- Color theory
- Course development
- Arts integration
- Project-based learning
- Faith Discipleship
- Supplies Organization
- Media Used: Water color, Drawing, Sculpture, Acrylic, Ceramics, Charcoal, Collage, Oil Pastels, and Mixed Media
Affiliations
- Member at Church of the Redeemer
Interests
Timeline
Visual Arts Instructor
Westminster Christian Academy
08.2021 - Current
Art Teacher, 7-12
Great River Christian School
08.2019 - 05.2021
Paraprofessional
Westminster Christian Academy
08.2018 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Union University
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