- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Drawing and Painting
- Fashion
Blas Castro
Miami
Summary
Museum Educator
- Designed and delivered engaging educational programs that connected students and community participants with museum exhibitions, fostering deeper understanding and appreciation of art and cultural heritage.
- Developed standards-aligned lesson plans based on current exhibitions, integrating museum collections, artwork, and historical context to create dynamic learning experiences.
- Facilitated interactive after-school programs that promoted creativity, critical thinking, observation skills, and artistic expression among diverse student groups.
- Led guided discussions and exhibition explorations, interpreting artistic techniques, cultural narratives, and historical significance for learners of various ages and backgrounds.
- Implemented hands-on, inquiry-based learning strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and encourage active participation.
- Collaborated with museum educators and staff to align educational programming with exhibition objectives and institutional learning goals.
- Prepared instructional materials, coordinated group activities, and maintained a welcoming, inclusive learning environment that encouraged curiosity, engagement, and creative exploration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Museum Educator
El Museo Del Barrio
New York, NY
01.2007 - 11.2014
Planned and facilitated educational programs designed to connect students and community participants with museum exhibitions and collections. Developed lesson plans aligned with current exhibitions, using museum resources, artwork, and historical references to create engaging and meaningful learning experiences. Designed and implemented interactive activities for after-school programs that encouraged creativity, observation, and critical thinking.
Responsibilities included guiding students through exhibition themes, explaining artistic techniques and cultural contexts, and promoting appreciation for visual arts and museum collections. Utilized hands-on learning strategies and discussion-based activities to support diverse learning styles and age groups. Collaborated with museum staff to ensure educational programming complemented exhibition goals and institutional educational objectives.
Also assisted in preparing instructional materials, organizing group activities, and maintaining a welcoming learning environment that encouraged curiosity, creativity, and participation among students and visitors.
Education
Associate of Arts - Art History
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY 01.1991 - 03.1994
Skills
- Inquiry-based teaching
- Visitor engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Adaptive learning
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Assessment strategies
- Volunteer management
- Program planning
- Historical research
- Visual literacy
- Art history
- Educational outreach
- Exhibit interpretation
- Object-based learning
- Strong organization
- Museum tour leadership
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
Interests
Timeline
Museum Educator
El Museo Del Barrio
01.2007 - 11.2014
Associate of Arts - Art History
Fashion Institute of Technology
01.1991 - 03.1994