Brittney K Meyer
Taylors,SC
Summary
Having spent the past fifteen years working with children of all ages and backgrounds, I have made extensive observations surrounding the creativity innate in children from birth and the eventual loss of said creativity through traditional educational models. I desire to further explore the natural progression of aesthetic sensibilities from infancy, and the need for creative exploration from birth through five to help children maintain their inborn curiosity necessary for cultivating a lasting and uninhibited appreciation for the arts into adolescence and adulthood.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Educator
Greenville County School District
08.2022 - Current
- Developed and taught high-quality lessons geared towards developing skills and aesthetic sensibilities within the context of natural creativity conservation.
- Assisted students in coming up with and executing detailed final projects for in-school and external exhibitions.
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
- Sponsored student fine arts clubs, attending club meetings and events.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Art Educator
First Presbyterian Academy
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Developed lesson plans surrounding various types of art, history and culture.
- Carefully observed creative development of high, middle, and low students from K3-5th grade over the course of two years.
- Assisted students in coming up with and executing detailed final projects for exhibition.
- Planned in-school and external student exhibitions.
- Sought out extensive professional development opportunities and shared learning with colleagues.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education Coordinator
Museum & Gallery At BJU
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Planned, formed and assessed goals, lessons, and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards.
- Recognized educational program improvement requirements and supported museum leadership in developing solutions.
- Planned, administered and controlled budgets and produced financial reports.
- Developed and taught high-quality lessons and summer camps for K5-8th grade students.
Temporary Educator
Museum & Gallery At BJU
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted Education Coordinator in preparing lessons and supplies for summer art camp.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs.
Museum Education Intern
Museum & Gallery At BJU
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Assisted Museum Educators in art integration lesson planning and teaching for K4-12th grade.
- Engaged in educational research.
- Assisted with special events planning.
- Wrote research articles on select art pieces for the museum website.
High School Art Competition Judge
BJU Division Of Art + Design
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with professors and co-judges.
- Assisted in organizing and hanging student works for display.
Artist
Encore! Mt. Morris
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Coordinated K5-6th grade children’s summer art program.
- Engaged in a variety of community art outreaches.
- Ordered and maintained adequate supply of materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Participated in creative brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas or improve existing ones.
Memory Care Art Activity Volunteer
Color Me a Memory
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Assisted Alzheimer's patients during art therapy activities.
- Engaged with professional development regarding theories of aesthetic therapies in memory care.
Graduate Child Care Assistant
BJA Child Development Center
06.2015 - 10.2017
- Assisted director in developing and communicating schedules, policies, and procedures.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Supervised student workers to ensure child safety and best practices during late-stay care.
K3 Teacher
Hanalani Schools
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Planned art experiences within daily curriculum and closely observed the process of aesthetic development in early childhood.
- Researched best practices in education, growth and development, and child psychology in order to provide age-appropriate and dynamic art experiences.
Education
Master of Education - Art Education
Converse University
Spartanburg, SC07.2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Studio Art
Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Teacher Education
Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown, WI12.2012
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Observational Skills
- Strategy Development
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Social Perceptiveness
- Curriculum Design
- Grant Proposal Writing
Exhibitions
All Things New: A Local Response
Inaugural Exhibition for The Galleries at First Presbyterian Church
Greenville, SC | March 2023-June 2023
Large Works Exhibition
Greenville Contemporary
Leaf Institute of Art and Vocation
Greenville, SC | December 2020
Labor of Love
Greenville Contemporary Inaugural Exhibition
Leaf Institute of Art and Vocation
Greenville, SC | September 2020
Group Art Show
Port City Java
Greenville, SC | May 2019-July 2019
Local Artist Exhibition
Encore! Mt. Morris
Mt. Morris, IL | July 2018
Timeline
Art Educator
Greenville County School District
08.2022 - Current
Art Educator
First Presbyterian Academy
08.2019 - 06.2022
Education Coordinator
Museum & Gallery At BJU
08.2019 - 08.2020
Temporary Educator
Museum & Gallery At BJU
05.2019 - 08.2019
Museum Education Intern
Museum & Gallery At BJU
01.2019 - 05.2019
Artist
Encore! Mt. Morris
05.2018 - 07.2018
Memory Care Art Activity Volunteer
Color Me a Memory
05.2018 - 07.2018
High School Art Competition Judge
BJU Division Of Art + Design
01.2017 - 01.2019
Graduate Child Care Assistant
BJA Child Development Center
06.2015 - 10.2017
K3 Teacher
Hanalani Schools
08.2013 - 05.2015
Master of Education - Art Education
Converse University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Studio Art
Bob Jones University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Teacher Education
Maranatha Baptist University
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