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Angela Jennings

Angela Jennings

Educator
Tyler

Summary

Dynamic Art Teacher with a proven track record at Tyler ISD, skilled in curriculum development and fostering student creativity. Successfully established inclusive art programs, led community art events, and collaborated with educators to enhance learning. Passionate about nurturing student growth and utilizing diverse media to inspire artistic expression.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Art Teacher

Tyler ISD, Griffin Elementary
08.2021 - 06.2023
  • Created the art curriculum for the K-5 campus of 650ish students. The school had not had art in several years.
  • Procured furnishings, all supplies, a ware cart, drying rack, cutting board, new tables and stools, and decor.
  • Instructed students in the following art media: pencil drawing, watercolor, oil pastels, collage, clay, mixed media, acrylic, fibers.
  • Students learned about various artists and the different genres of art and we responded with creative works made by the students.
  • Created classroom systems for student leadership and developing ownership of their studio space.
  • Established a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
  • Built relationships with students and their families.
  • Created an afterschool Art Club for 5th grade where we did bigger projects and built community.
  • Matted and hung their work for several shows and programs throughout the year, giving them the real artist experience.
  • I was the team lead for the specials team (art, music, PE, dyslexia, and any specialists that did not have a team).
  • Led development of two programs that are now annual events. Hispanic Heritage night in the Fall and Black History night in the winter.
  • Created a school timeline in the main hallway.
  • Collaborated with other teachers and staff in order to help students with learning, behavior, heart issues- any struggles.
  • Actively sought professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in teaching art, integrating new ideas into instruction when appropriate.

Art Teacher

Tyler ISD Caldwell Arts Academy
08.2012 - 06.2021
  • Taught K-5th grade, then transitioned to 6-8 as we developed our middle school. (I was highly involved with that endeavor.)
  • Ordered and managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
  • Taught classes on color theory, art principals and elements, art history, styles, genres, clay, sculpture, watercolor, acrylic, oil pastels, collage and mixed media.
  • Developed a great relationship with my students and my families.
  • Matted and hung artwork professionally so the students would know how. I taught matting to 4th and up.
  • Had a solo show for our entire school in our Auditorium, then got us into the Foundry Gallery for three years where the students came to the opening and spoke about their work, then moved into the Main Street Gallery downtown for the best of the best work. They still have this show annually.
  • Painted a mural with my mural class next to the Caldwell Field.
  • Painted a mural with my advanced 2-D class in the Art Alley downtown.
  • Led an Art Club, Garden Arts, and Mural Club
  • Participated in TEAMS, Jr. Vase, Arts Fest, Martin Luther King Jr. city contests, and other contests as we discovered them.
  • I served as team lead to a team of 6 then 12, making sure everyone had what they needed and were represented at leadership meetings.
  • Collaborated with classroom teachers to create true arts integration lessons. I was trained at the Kennedy Center.
  • Created special collaborative pieces for- a family who lost their home, an 8 year old that we lost, teachers retiring, Grounds for Justice ministry with Refuge of Light, and others.
  • Assisted with the musicals every year, painting the giant backdrop, creating set pieces, and working stage left during practices and the shows.
  • Assisted the dance and music teachers with their programs, visuals and working stage left with the children.
  • Worked school events including carnivals, art nights, music festivals, musicals, dance showcases, music showcases, dances, and more.

Gifted and Talented Teacher

Tyler ISD, TARGET School
08.2009 - 06.2012
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans, focusing on individual student needs and learning styles for maximum growth.
  • Designed my curriculum with the theme of the Italian Renaissance, weaving math, science, social studies, writing, reading, and the arts.
  • Created the "Bullseye Forum" which was a quarterly showcase of skits that the students created synthesizing what they had learned. Families and the community were invited.
  • Helped these gifted students not just with their academic needs, but also in how to manage the anxiety that can come from high intelligence. I taught coping skills and worked with families and main campus counselors as needed.
  • Taught "Arts Integration for the Gifted Student" to the teachers from the district during summer workshops.

Art Teacher

Tyler ISD, Griffin Elementary
08.2005 - 06.2009
  • Ordered and managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
  • Created an Art Club for 5th grade and even took them to Dallas to the museums once a year.
  • Enhanced student creativity by incorporating various art mediums and techniques into lessons.
  • Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.
  • Worked with families and the Boys and Girls club in helping students be successful- not just in the art room, but in life.
  • Organized a Thanksgiving dinner with Greg Dean (school Counselor) that served our entire community.
  • Set up baseball days in the park for students in the summer, getting different Sunday school classes from UB to volunteer and serve hotdogs and play ball.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Education

UT Tyler
Tyler, TX
05.2001 -

Skills

  • Curriculum Development
  • Team Collaboration
  • Art History
  • Media and Techniques Instruction
  • Leadership
  • Visual literacy
  • Love of students and helping them thrive

Accomplishments

  • Awarded the Young Audience of Northeast Texas' "Distinguished Service to the Profession" in 2020
  • Nominated for Teacher of the Year in 2021 at Caldwell
  • Nominated for Teacher of the Year in 2023 at Griffin
  • Presented at UT Tyler's Arts Symposium on the topic of "Why Teach Art?"

Certification

PK-12 Arts Certification

Timeline

Art Teacher

Tyler ISD, Griffin Elementary
08.2021 - 06.2023

Art Teacher

Tyler ISD Caldwell Arts Academy
08.2012 - 06.2021

Gifted and Talented Teacher

Tyler ISD, TARGET School
08.2009 - 06.2012

EC-4 Generalist

08-2009

Art Teacher

Tyler ISD, Griffin Elementary
08.2005 - 06.2009

PK-12 Arts Certification

08-2005

Bachelor of Arts - Education

UT Tyler
05.2001 -

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