Dawn Kurtz
Hamtramck,MI
Summary
Professional and hardworking art teacher with 23 years of experience. Flexible and intuitive to student's needs. Dedicated to building relationships and engaging students in variety of creative experiences in a safe welcoming environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Art Teacher
Wayne Westland Community School District
2001.08 - Current
Lesson planning, classroom management, assessments of students art, displaying student work
Textile Designer
Robert Daskal Group
1992.11 - 1997.06
Production artist creating seasonal designs and hand painting them onto silk for men and women's fashion accessories.
Education
Master in Art of Teaching - Education
Marygrove College
Detroit, MI04.2007
K-12 Art Education Certification - Art Education
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05.2000
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Painting
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI03.1992
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Instruction in variety of art materials 2D and 3D
- Grading artwork and assessments
- Classroom management
- Art exhibits
- School support
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
- Patience and Persistence
- Relationship Building
- Differentiated Instruction
- Curriculum Development
Timeline
Elementary Art Teacher
Wayne Westland Community School District
2001.08 - Current
Textile Designer
Robert Daskal Group
1992.11 - 1997.06
Master in Art of Teaching - Education
Marygrove College
K-12 Art Education Certification - Art Education
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Painting
Western Michigan University
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