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Christina Riley

Columbia

Summary

A compassionate Art Teacher dedicated to inspiring students through Visual Arts, fostering creativity, and encouraging exploration to drive meaningful learning and personal growth. An enthusiastic educator with a vision for nurturing student creativity. A dynamic curriculum designer, continuously exploring new teaching methods. A caring instructor committed to a student-centered approach, fostering a supportive learning environment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Visual Arts Teacher

Prince Georgeo's County Public Schools
09.2021 - 10.2023

• Taught Visual Arts at Scotchtown Hills Elementary School

• Developed and implemented engaging Visual Arts curricula

• Guided students in honing skills encompassing drawing, painting, design, coloring, collage, and sculpture

• Offered tailored support to students with varying needs, addressing both general education and those requiring extra assistance

Home Instructor & Long-term Substitute Teacher

Beaverton Public Schools
04.2019 - 07.2021

• Facilitated Home Instruction at Bridges Academy and Merlo Station High School

• Acted as a Substitute Teacher across Beaverton Elementary to High School levels

• Directed students in enhancing proficiency across Visual Arts, Mathematics, Humanities, and Health

• Cultivated a supportive environment for students with special needs

• Aided students in transitioning back to traditional classroom settings

• Provided personalized instruction in both individual and general education classroom settings

Substitute Teacher

Portland Public Schools
10.2018 - 07.2021

• Instructed students from Pre-K to 12th grade within a conventional classroom environment

• Educated students in alternative programs such as Alliance & Access

• Supported students in enhancing proficiency across Visual Arts, Mathematics, Humanities, and Health

• Acted as a substitute teacher fulfilling roles in classroom instruction, reading specialization, and media expertise

Visual Arts Teacher

Prince George's County Public Schools
08.2015 - 07.2018

• Instructed Visual Arts to students at Kenmoor Early Childhood Center

• Created and implemented innovative Visual Arts curricula

• Mentored students to cultivate abilities in drawing, painting, design, coloring, collage, and sculpture

• Provided support to students with diverse needs, catering to both general education students and those requiring additional assistance

Interdisciplinary Art Teacher

Prince George's County Public Schools
11.2013 - 06.2015

• Taught Visual Arts at Kenmoor Early Childhood Center

• Developed and implemented engaging Visual Arts curricula

• Guided students in honing skills encompassing drawing, painting, design, coloring, collage, and sculpture

• Offered tailored support to students with varying needs, addressing both general education and those requiring extra assistance

Education

Masters of Arts in Teaching - Art Education

Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore, MD
2013

Bachelors in Fine Arts - Animation

Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore, MD
2012

Associates in Fine Arts - Visual Arts

Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, Maryland
2009

Skills

    Clip Studio Paint Blender Adobe Photoshop Adobe After Effects Adobe Flash Adobe Premiere Autodesk 3ds Max Corel Painter 2D Animation 3D Animation Stop Motion Animation Drawing Painting Printmaking Ceramics Sculpture Collage Sewing Felting

Timeline

Visual Arts Teacher

Prince Georgeo's County Public Schools
09.2021 - 10.2023

Home Instructor & Long-term Substitute Teacher

Beaverton Public Schools
04.2019 - 07.2021

Substitute Teacher

Portland Public Schools
10.2018 - 07.2021

Visual Arts Teacher

Prince George's County Public Schools
08.2015 - 07.2018

Interdisciplinary Art Teacher

Prince George's County Public Schools
11.2013 - 06.2015

Masters of Arts in Teaching - Art Education

Maryland Institute College of Art

Bachelors in Fine Arts - Animation

Maryland Institute College of Art

Associates in Fine Arts - Visual Arts

Anne Arundel Community College