Claudia Lardizabal
Pflugerville,Texas
Summary
A passionate and encouraging educator with a dynamic teaching approach focused on fostering innovation, critical thinking, and creative development in students.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Art Teacher, Grades 6-8
Hutto Middle School
02.2017 - Current
- Crafted detailed art curriculum for middle school students from the ground up
- Recognized as District Teacher of the Month in 2019 and 2022 for exceptional community engagement
- Integrated diverse non-traditional art techniques and technologies to inspire creativity and engagement, including quilling, repouse, stop-motion animation, and thematic exploration.
- Facilitated cross-curricular art projects, enhancing students' interdisciplinary learning experience through collaboration with other departments.
7th Grade Science Teacher, 10th Grade Chemistry Teacher
Harmony Science Academy
Austin, USA
08.2009 - 08.2010
- Guided school Science Olympiad teams to district recognition
- Designed project-based learning activities that emphasized scientific inquiry and real-world applications
- Fostered a culture of curiosity and innovation through differentiated strategies
- Facilitated laboratory experiments to demonstrate scientific principles in a safe environment.
6th and 7th Grade Teacher
Discovery School
, Honduras
08.2007 - 08.2009
- Coordinated Middle School Science Fair, mentoring students
- Established extracurricular art initiatives
- Facilitated critical thinking among students
Elementary and Middle School Art Instructor
Picasso's Art Workshop
, Honduras
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Created art curriculum for middle school emphasizing technical skills and creativity.
- Spearheaded public art showcases, enhancing community engagement.
Horticultural Production Manager and Designer
Shangri-La
, Honduras
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Designed aesthetic landscapes for various residential properties.
- Created and executed production timelines for project deadlines.
Environmental and Agricultural Operations Assistant
Zamorano Pan-American Agricultural School
, Honduras
01.1994 - 01.1998
- Focused on biodiversity conservation.
- Assisted in developing and implementing operational strategies to ensure efficient operations.
Education
Master of Science - Natural Resources and Environmental Science
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Urbana-Champaign01.2007
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Ecology And Conservation; Agricultural Science
University of Florida
Gainesville08-1999
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Science
Zamorano
Tegucigalpa, Honduras12-1998
Skills
- Spanish and English Fluency
- Innovative curriculum design
- Proficient in educational software Canvas
- Figurative painting
- Teacher and Student Mentor
Volunteer Experience
- Wildlife rescue and conservation efforts
- Fundraising art exhibitions
- Performing arts event support
Awards
- Fulbright Scholarship, 08/01/04 - 05/01/07
- Teacher of the Month, Hutto ISD, 2019, 2022
- Honorable Mention, Georgetown Gallery of Art, 2019
Certification
- Texas Educator Certificate SBEC
Art EC-12
Science 4-8
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Art Teacher, Grades 6-8
Hutto Middle School
02.2017 - Current
7th Grade Science Teacher, 10th Grade Chemistry Teacher
Harmony Science Academy
08.2009 - 08.2010
6th and 7th Grade Teacher
Discovery School
08.2007 - 08.2009
Elementary and Middle School Art Instructor
Picasso's Art Workshop
01.2001 - 01.2004
Horticultural Production Manager and Designer
Shangri-La
01.1999 - 01.2001
Environmental and Agricultural Operations Assistant
Zamorano Pan-American Agricultural School
01.1994 - 01.1998
- Texas Educator Certificate SBEC
Art EC-12
Science 4-8
Master of Science - Natural Resources and Environmental Science
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Ecology And Conservation; Agricultural Science
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Science
Zamorano
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