DINA SAAKOVA
Henrico,VA
Summary
CAREER SUMMARY
Creative Art teacher with 10 + years of experience. Passionate about creating and engaging lessons to promote creative learning and discovery through critical thinking and problem solving while making Art.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Henrico County Public Schools
Henrico , VA
09.2018 - Current
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
Visual Arts Teacher
Cosby High School CCPS
Midlothian, VA
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Responsible for all instructional materials and instruction during COVID pandemic school year including virtual and asynchronous learning.
- Developed new courses to fill educational gaps, including selecting curricula, sourcing materials and creating syllabi.
- Tracked student behaviors and gave parents feedback to provide comprehensive support for student growth and development.
- Worked with struggling students to offer additional help with classroom and hands-on learning.
- Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each student.
- Synchronous teaching and planning while adjusting to daily school/ district policy changes and requirements, including 10+ schedule changes
Art Specialist
Weinstein Jewish Community Center
Henrico, VA
06.2004 - 08.2018
- Designed and facilitated Arts programming for K-8 students in after school and summer camp settings.
- Developed and applied JCC Vision to primary age art programming at Kids’ Place, Camp Hilbert and JCC specialty Arts Camps,.
- Planning and communication with program director and community center departments in maintaining supplies and facility.
- Facilitated Art shows for various community functions and events.
- Contributed in planning, designing and developing of Arts enrichment programs.
Visual Art Teacher
Franklin Military Academy RPS
Richmond, VA
09.2012 - 06.2018
- Visual Arts instruction and curriculum for students 6th-12th grade.
- Participation in school events including stage design, bulletin board displays, specialty event design.
- Establish and maintain communication and assigned tasks including back to school night, parent teacher conferences grade reports etc.
- Maintained current and accurate grade book for each student covering assignments, projects and examinations.
- Guided students through process of artistic self-discovery, helping each evaluate and develop personal talents.
- Supported efficient school operations with assistance for non-classroom activities such as after school clubs and extracurricular opportunities.
Elementary Art Teacher
George Mason Elementary School, RPS
Richmond, VA
09.2011 - 08.2012
- K-5 Art curriculum and lesson planning based on VA Visual Art SOL guidelines.
- Classroom management and behavior for over 455 K-5 Title 1 student, including those with special needs.
- Collaborated and developed interdisciplinary learning units with classroom teachers using Visual Arts curriculum framework.
- Participated in art exhibits including mounting, installing, sending announcements and certificated to all participants in over 10+ city-wide Art exhibitions.
- Guided students to develop and hone creative processes and problem-solving skills.
- Coordinated with classroom teachers to correlate art activities with classroom curriculum.
Education
Bachelors of Fine Arts - Art Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12.2010
Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Artistic Technique Demonstration
- Active Learning
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Art Exhibitions
- Community Engagement and Field Trips
- Idea Development and Brainstorming
- Process Monitoring
- Materials Organization
Certification
Commonwealth of Virginia Collegiate Professional License Visual Arts K-12 thru June 2022
Timeline
Visual Arts Teacher
Cosby High School CCPS
07.2020 - 08.2021
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Henrico County Public Schools
09.2018 - Current
Visual Art Teacher
Franklin Military Academy RPS
09.2012 - 06.2018
Elementary Art Teacher
George Mason Elementary School, RPS
09.2011 - 08.2012
Art Specialist
Weinstein Jewish Community Center
06.2004 - 08.2018
Bachelors of Fine Arts - Art Education
Virginia Commonwealth University