CARRIE JOHANSING
222 Grant Avenue Loveland
Summary
Various Leadership Positions:
- Instructional Leadership Team (ILT)
- Unified Improvement Planning (UIP)Task Force
- Multi Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Representative
- English Language Development (ELD) District Task Force
- Induction Mentor for first year teachers
- Guest lecturer for Student Teacher Seminars at University of Northern Colorado and Colorado State University.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Teacher
Weld County Re-8 School District
01.2022 - Current
- Enhanced student creativity and critical thinking by implementing culturally relevant visual arts curriculum supported by the Colorado Visual Arts Academic Standards.
- Deliver and differentiate art instruction with a foundation in building empathy and celebrating our individual identities.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, maintaining discipline while fostering creativity and individuality in student work.
- Established a positive and inclusive classroom environment that honors personal expression, creativity, and collaboration.
English Language Development Specialist
Weld County Re-8 School District
08.2015 - 01.2022
- Developing differentiated lesson plans aligned with Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Standards and Colorado Academic Standards addressing specific Multilingustic Learner (ML) needs.
- Providing small group and individual instruction focused on the language acquisition domains of listening, speaking, reading,and writing while honoring native language/cultural identities.
- Administering state ACCESS testing evaluating the process of acquisition with in the four language domains.
- Collobrating with classroom teachers to identify student strengths and integrate language acquisition supports with core curriculum.
- Providing professional development to teachers on effective strategies for teaching MLs.
- Advocating for the quality programming for our MLs at the school and district level.
Art Teacher
Hudson Academy of Arts and Sciences
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Instructed visual art to a diverse range of learners, adapting lesson plans to accommodate different abilities and interests.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, maintaining discipline while fostering creativity and individuality in student work.
- Improved student engagement in the classroom by designing innovative, project-based learning experiences focused on artistic expression.
Art Teacher
Butler Elementary (K-5) Quest Core Knowledge Academy (5-8)
08.2000 - 08.2013
- Facilitated instruction with fidelity to the Colorado Academic Standards in Visual Arts.
- Organized school-wide art exhibits showcasing student creative processes while promoting the importance of visual arts in education.
- Mentored and provided field experience for various student teachers from the University of Northern Colorado.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Equity And Cultural Diversity
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO05-2018
Art Ed. K-12 Endorsement - Teacher Licensure Program
Colorado State University
01.1999
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A) - Ceramics and Drawing
Colorado State University
01.1997
High School - undefined
North High School
Denver, Colorado01.1991
Skills
- RANDA Colorado State Model Performance Management System for teacher effectiveness outcome: Highly Effective
- Experienced and passionate art educator with over twenty years in the profession
- ArtSpace Loveland Leadership Committee Member for assisting in the first Section 8 housing development for artist in Colorado
- Professional artist with exhibition record spanning over two decades
Accomplishments
- Fidelity to Colorado Academic Standards in Visual Arts
- ISOP/ELL/ESL Training
- PBiS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Support) Mentor
- Experience with Exceptional Students
- Professional Artist
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
- PBiS Representative
- SALT (Student Achievement Leadership Team)
- UIP Taskforce Committee
- Butler Leadership Team
- Induction Teacher for new teachers
- UNC and CSU guest lecturer for Student Teacher Seminars
PROFESSIONAL ART EXHIBITIONS
- FCMOCA: Fort Collins Museum of Contemporary Art
- ArtSpace Loveland
- Poudre River Art Center
- Loveland Art Museum
- Publications: Sunset Magazine (February2014)
Awards and Honors
I have had the privilege of receiving the following honors in my tenure as an Art Teacher and ELD Specialist:
- Butler Elementary Teacher of the Year
- Centennial BOCES Northern Region Migrant Educator of the Year for WELD Re-8 School District
Timeline
Art Teacher
Weld County Re-8 School District
01.2022 - Current
English Language Development Specialist
Weld County Re-8 School District
08.2015 - 01.2022
Art Teacher
Hudson Academy of Arts and Sciences
08.2014 - 05.2015
Art Teacher
Butler Elementary (K-5) Quest Core Knowledge Academy (5-8)
08.2000 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A) - Ceramics and Drawing
Colorado State University
High School - undefined
North High School
Master of Arts - Educational Equity And Cultural Diversity
University of Colorado At Boulder
Art Ed. K-12 Endorsement - Teacher Licensure Program
Colorado State University
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