APOLLONIA DONAGHY
Long Beach
Summary
Passionate and experienced art educator dedicated to fostering creativity, critical thinking, and artistic expression in students. Skilled in curriculum development, student assessment, and classroom management, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and adaptability. Committed to creating an engaging and inclusive learning environment where students can explore various artistic techniques and develop their unique voices. Dependable, innovative, and driven to inspire a lifelong appreciation for the arts while supporting academic and personal growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Art Teacher
Edward C. Reed High School
01.2013 - Current
- Design and implement courses in AP Studio Art, Ceramics, and Foundations in Art
- Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and community members on student achievement strategies
- Mentor and advise a newly hired addition to the Art department faculty
- Organize Art Club volunteer activities and students art exhibits within the community
- Provide weekly tutoring services in drawing, painting, and ceramics
- Instruct students using credit recovery software during Intersessions and Summer School
Virtual Art Adjunct Teacher
Imagine Learning (Edgenuity)
07.2020 - Current
- Educate MS &HS online students remotely (nationwide, including NY) with detailed instruction &feedback
Educator
Nevada Connections Academy
09.2014 - Current
- Educate MS &HS online students remotely.
Art Teacher, Elementary Afterschool Enrichment
Arts For All Nevada
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Teach afterschool enrichment art courses at the Elementary level, with introductory to advanced projects
Admissions Representative
Chem Rx Long Term Pharmacy
09.2011 - 11.2012
Course Instructor · Saturday Recreation Program
Herricks Union Free School District
11.2008 - 04.2012
- Teach Saturday morning enrichment art courses at both Elementary and Middle School levels
Substitute Teacher · K-12
Herricks Union Free School District
01.2009 - 06.2011
- Serve as substitute teacher for all grades & subjects and regularly for the STRIVE program
Education
AP Studio Art Certificate -
Master of Arts - Studio Art
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Fine Arts Education
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY01.2008
Skills
- Subject matter expertise
- Collaborative teaching
- Student engagement
- Classroom management
- Classroom technology
- Student rapport
- Special needs students
- Alternative learning methods
- Flexible and adaptive
- Social-emotional learning
- TESOL certified
- Test proctoring
Certification
- New York, Professional Certificate, Visual Arts, K-12
- Nevada, Special License, Art, K-12
- California, TESOL & Alternative Education Endorsements
- New York, Single Subject Teaching Credential, Art, K-12
- AP Studio Art Certificate
Affiliations
- National Education Association
- Nevada Visual Arts Education Association
Timeline
Virtual Art Adjunct Teacher
Imagine Learning (Edgenuity)
07.2020 - Current
Art Teacher, Elementary Afterschool Enrichment
Arts For All Nevada
08.2017 - 06.2020
Educator
Nevada Connections Academy
09.2014 - Current
Art Teacher
Edward C. Reed High School
01.2013 - Current
Admissions Representative
Chem Rx Long Term Pharmacy
09.2011 - 11.2012
Substitute Teacher · K-12
Herricks Union Free School District
01.2009 - 06.2011
Course Instructor · Saturday Recreation Program
Herricks Union Free School District
11.2008 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Science - Fine Arts Education
Hofstra University
AP Studio Art Certificate -
Master of Arts - Studio Art
Adelphi University
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