Brian Arp
Friend,NE
Summary
Creative art teacher with several years of experience instructing students on basics of drawing, painting and sculpture. Articulate communicator skilled at conveying ideas to students with various learning styles. Supporting students in understanding artistic concepts and building creative abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Boys Basketball Coach
Friend Public Schools
Friend, Nebraska
08.2013 - Current
- Scheduled and coordinated travel arrangements for away games.
- Engaged with the community through outreach programs, clinics, and promotional events.
- Coordinated and executed strategic game plans to secure wins in competitive environments.
- Monitored academic progress of athletes to ensure eligibility and academic success.
- Created scouting reports and evaluated opponents' strengths and weaknesses prior to each game.
- Attended conferences related to coaching strategies or player development tactics.
Art Teacher, K-12
Friend Public Schools
Friend, NE
08.2012 - Current
- Led hands-on projects in painting, sculpture, and digital art, enhancing students' creative skills.
- Organized annual student art exhibitions, showcasing the talents and progress of students.
- Fostered a culture of respect, creativity, and collaboration among students.
- Encouraged creativity by providing guidance on how to develop ideas into finished works of art.
- Established relationships with local artists and organizations to facilitate community outreach activities.
- Encouraged student creativity with motivation, positive feedback and constructive criticism.
- Maintained positive classroom culture through behavior management techniques.
Head Boys Golf Coach
Friend Public Schools
Friend, NE
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Evaluated player performances during practices and games.
- Motivated and challenged athletes to achieve maximum potential in sports and to stretch beyond easy accomplishments.
- Attended conferences to stay current on new strategies and approaches in golf coaching.
- Organized practice sessions, competitions and tournaments.
- Coordinated transportation for away games or tournaments.
- Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
Head Varsity Softball Coach
Friend Public Schools
Friend, Nebraska
08.2012 - 05.2017
- Developed game strategies and made real-time decisions to adapt to opponents during competitions.
- Managed assistant coaches and support staff to ensure a cohesive and effective coaching strategy.
- Organized and directed team practices, drills, and conditioning sessions.
- Provided guidance to players on physical, mental, and emotional aspects of the sport.
Team Leader (Elective Team)
Atchison Middle School
Atchison, Kansas
08.2009 - 05.2012
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Provided instructional guidance and mentorship to teachers in the development of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.
- Participated in weekly faculty meetings by providing updates on departmental goals or objectives.
Young Mens Club
Atchison Middle School
Atchison, Kansas
08.2008 - 05.2012
- Attended community events as a representative of the organization's youth-mentoring initiatives.
- Provided individualized coaching sessions for both mentors and mentees as needed.
- Taught life skills to at-risk youth, such as interviewing for a job, tying a tie, and proper table etiquette.
- Compiled data on performance metrics for each participant in order to track progress over time.
- Directed and coordinated activities of teachers or administrators at schools, public agencies or institutions.
Art Teacher 6-8
USD 409
Atchison, Kansas
08.2006 - 05.2012
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Coordinated with other teachers to integrate art into cross-curricular projects, enriching students' educational experience.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach art concepts such as perspective, color theory, drawing, painting and sculpting.
- Managed multiple short-term and long-term projects to increase student and parental involvement in performing arts.
- Participated in faculty meetings related to educational policy changes or initiatives.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of art education standards and new teaching methodologies.
Education
Associates of Art
McCook Community College
McCook, NE05-2003
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Nebraska
NE05-2006
Master of Arts - Education Administration- Principal 7-12
Chadron State College
Chadron NE08-2023
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Art instruction
- Acrylic painting
- Art history
- Oil painting
- Artistic techniques
- Strategic thinking
Accomplishments
- K-12 Art Educator of the year
- ESU East art educator of the year
Affiliations
- Spending time with my family
- Being outdoors
- Athletics
- Creating art work
Certification
- K-12 Art Education
Timeline
Head Boys Golf Coach
Friend Public Schools
08.2018 - 05.2023
Head Boys Basketball Coach
Friend Public Schools
08.2013 - Current
Art Teacher, K-12
Friend Public Schools
08.2012 - Current
Head Varsity Softball Coach
Friend Public Schools
08.2012 - 05.2017
Team Leader (Elective Team)
Atchison Middle School
08.2009 - 05.2012
Young Mens Club
Atchison Middle School
08.2008 - 05.2012
Art Teacher 6-8
USD 409
08.2006 - 05.2012
Associates of Art
McCook Community College
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Nebraska
Master of Arts - Education Administration- Principal 7-12
Chadron State College
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