Brian Keach
Bay Shore,NY
Summary
Professional educator with deep expertise in visual arts and strong commitment to fostering creativity and artistic skills. Demonstrates effective classroom management and ability to inspire students through engaging lesson plans. Known for reliability and consistent focus on delivering impactful results in diverse educational settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Bay Shore School District
Bay Shore, NY
03.2026 - Current
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, fostering a positive and respectful learning environment.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Paraprofessional
Bay Shore School District
Bay Shore, NY
09.2023 - 03.2026
- Created hazard-free learning environment for young learners.
- Supported organization and management of classroom materials and resources.
- Implemented strategies to support students with behavioral challenges, maintaining classroom discipline.
- Adhered to IPE and BIP plans with strict attention to requirements and goals.
Student Teacher
Bay Shore School District
Bay Shore, NY
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Developed and implemented lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Facilitated classroom activities that promoted student engagement and learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to enhance instructional strategies and student outcomes.
- Assessed student performance through formative and summative evaluations.
- Integrated technology into lessons to improve student interaction and understanding.
Drawing Teaching Assistant
SUNY Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Worked with drawing professor in a class of 20 students demonstrating various art techniques and topics.
- Assisted students during and after class with project development and helped to refine their drawing skills.
- Reviewed student work and discussed progress with professor.
Education
Masters - Art Education
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY12-2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Concentration in Drawing and Painting
State University of New York At Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY05-2022
Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Oil Pastels
- Watercolors
- Adobe Illustrator
- Acrylics
- Design Principles
- Oil Painting
- Exhibition Design
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
Certification
- Certified New York State Visual Arts Teacher (PreK-12)
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Bay Shore School District
03.2026 - Current
Student Teacher
Bay Shore School District
09.2025 - 12.2025
Paraprofessional
Bay Shore School District
09.2023 - 03.2026
Drawing Teaching Assistant
SUNY Plattsburgh
02.2021 - 05.2021
Masters - Art Education
Adelphi University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Concentration in Drawing and Painting
State University of New York At Plattsburgh
AWARDS
- Presidential Purchase Award Senior BFA Exhibition, SUNY Plattsburgh - Spring 2022
- Dean's List, SUNY Plattsburgh Fall 2021 - Spring 2022
- Winkel Scholarship of the Arts, SUNY Plattsburgh Art Department - Spring 2021
- Jane Prescott Rowlson Award, SUNY Plattsburgh - Fall 2018
EXHIBITIONS
SUNY Plattsburgh BFA Senior Exhibition
Plattsburgh, New York, Spring 2022
- Featured a series of work at a BFA student exhibition
- Presented concept of collection to gallery attendees
- Artwork selected to be displayed permanently in the Presidential Collection on campus
SUNY Plattsburgh Studio Selection Exhibition
Plattsburgh, New York, Summer 2018 - Spring 2021
- Chosen by Plattsburgh faculty to exhibit original artwork in campus gallery each semester.
Lake Placid Juried Art Show at the Lake Placid Center for the Arts
Lake Placid, New York, Spring 2021
- Selected among a pool of regional applicants to showcase original artwork at an annual art exhibition