- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Exploring various forms of art, such as mixed media, scent landscaping, and watercolors, to nurture creativity and personal growth
- Supporting STEM education initiatives and mentorship programs
- Animal Care
- 3D Printing
- Reading
Barbara Perez
Education
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curricula. Skilled in fostering collaborative environments and driving student success. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic educational settings. Expertise in classroom management, lesson planning, and educational technology.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Visual Arts and Literacy Educator
Academy of Math and Science Charter School
07.2017 - Current
- Visual Art and Visual Literacy educator engaging in developing a new approach for charter school in Maryville area in Phoenix, integrating art education into STEM curriculum
- Establishing networks with community members and Museums to enhance learning through the fine arts
- Initiated partnership with the IFC to promote fiber arts with student artwork exhibitions on national tours
- Donors choose recipient for several support grants for the art classroom
- Hired in 2017 to fill new kindergarten position for expanding program for 1 year before creating new art approach
- Specializing in EL Language classroom for Title I charter school with certification of 45 hours
- NES highly qualified in Reading/Language
- Utilizing the visual arts to support STEM and common core in the self-contained kindergarten classroom
- Creating community outreach for developing science and social studies curriculum for kindergarten
- Expanding math and common core visuals for playground design utilizing painted blacktop play areas
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
Program Specialist
ICAN Afterschool Program
07.2016 - 06.2017
- ICAN positive program for at risk youth
- Program specialist developing community outreach and curriculum for evidenced based programming, the arts, and nonprofit collaboration
- Developed afterschool programing partnership with MIM to encourage music education for members
- Community outreach for nonprofit collaboration with Phoenix Youth Circus, Harmony Project of Phoenix and other community organizations in the arts
- Enhanced student experiences in integrated learning, project-based explorations in STEAM and specialization in SEL
- Focus priority of developing visual acuity, small/gross motor skills and communications skills of at-risk youth
- Worth with HR to acquire new talent to programming, training and volunteer interactions
- Avnet collaboration for STEM project
- Established informal IEP protocols as needed
- Peer Mentor and volunteer mentor for youth leaders
Visual Art Education Teacher
Torah Day School
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Visual Art/Literacy teacher for private, Independent School in North Phoenix
- Developed programing for Early Childhood and specialized in Theology/Art for students attending a traditional school
- Enhanced curriculum with integrated lessons with STEM
- Created opportunities for students to explore the visual arts through creating murals for the school
Visual Arts Educator
Tesseract School
08.2005 - 07.2015
- Utilizing prior experience and skills as listed to be recognized as a three-time Nominee for Art Education Individual: Governor's Art Awards 2010 and 2012, 2013
- Restructured program from art enrichment to nationally recognized art education program
- Changed grade grouped elective classes to be required classes for K-8 meeting biweekly
- Included small motor skills and thematic units in EC
- Founding teacher for 4-year sequential program for the Upper School
- Selected/hired Educator for k-4 when program growth required a second instructor
- Developed state recognized Visual Arts Program for grades 5-12
- Discipline based art education studio classes focusing on individual creative growth and expression
- Development of all curriculum aligned with National Standards
- Successful integration and thematic units of grade level core class content with visual arts
- Emphasis on student centered learning, project-based learning, SEL approach, risk taking and high standard of achievement
- Creative critical problem-solving skills utilized in personal expression as key to 21Century lifelong learning
- Utilization of community, professional artists in the classroom experience
- Professional presentation of student work in established galleries
Visual Art Teacher
St. Athanasius School
08.1991 - 08.2005
- K-8 elementary school, and visual art tutorials
- Focus on Brain theory based learning and learning through the arts
- Interactive use of Betty Edwards Drawing with the Right brain
- Successful mainstreaming of special needs into the classroom
- Development of technology as an art tool in the classroom
- Innovative use of contests and outside activities to promote the visual arts
- Student recognition through publication in textbooks, online galleries, representing the USA in global traveling gallery exhibits
Education
Master of Arts - Visual Art
Concordia University
DelawareSkills
- Problem-solving
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Classroom management
- Time management
- Lesson planning
- Differentiated instruction
- Positive reinforcement
- Subject matter expertise
- Curriculum development
- Parent-teacher communication
Accomplishments
• Technology integration, applications with 1:1 iPad programming in the art studio.
• Mastered use of Smart board, mimeo, iPads, apple T.V., use of interactive software apps for student interaction, creative process, research, development of projects with STEM, STEAM and Common Core components
• Online, interactive iPad training for teachers and art teachers -co educator
• Successfully developing visual art budget, responsible for formulating rational for budget, implementing budget, monitoring expenditures at or below budget- IL & AZ. Responsible for growth of program (80% growth improvement or program) and funding ($300 initial in both original programs – 3K to 5K in both IL/AZ at peak of programming).
• Curriculum development & implementation for EC, K-12 to National Standards in Visual Art IL/AZ
• Co-President of NAEA sub issue group ISAE 2011-2014
• Arizona Association of Independent Schools Visual Arts facilitator 2007-2015
• Co-Director AAIS New Teacher Mentoring Workshop: budget, program, 2009-2005
• Curator National Gallery of Art off site educational materials1993-present (IL/AZ)
• Grant director and contact for USGOV visual art grant applications for IL/AZ
• Five-time grant director/ recipient for visual art programming –IL, AZ
• Master Teacher program participant and mentor program - IL
• Strategic planning committee member – IL,AZ
• Sustainability committee member; director sustainability workshop-AZ
Certification
EL Language certification
CPR certification
Aperture Certification: Trauma in schools
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification
Interests
Work Availability
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Quote
Every child is an Artist. The problem is how to remain an Artist once we grow up!
Pablo Picasso
Software
Microsoft, Google, iPad applications
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkGig WorkWork Location
RemoteHybridOn-SiteImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balancePaid sick leaveWork from home optionPaid time offHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programs401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingCareer advancementTimeline
Visual Arts and Literacy Educator
Academy of Math and Science Charter School
07.2017 - Current
Program Specialist
ICAN Afterschool Program
07.2016 - 06.2017
Visual Art Education Teacher
Torah Day School
08.2015 - 06.2016
Visual Arts Educator
Tesseract School
08.2005 - 07.2015
Visual Art Teacher
St. Athanasius School
08.1991 - 08.2005
EL Language certification
CPR certification
Aperture Certification: Trauma in schools
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification
Master of Arts - Visual Art
Concordia University
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