Dominika Bzdula
Simsbury,CT
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Adult paint instructor
Farmington Valley Art Center
Avon, CT
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Facilitated weekly painting sessions focused on creative expression, mindfulness, and self-discovery
PreK-2 Elementary Art Teacher
Hinsdale Elementary School
Winsted, CT
08.2021 - 01.2025
K-5 Elementary Art Teacher
Dryden Elementary School
Springfield, MA
08.2016 - 06.2021
- Designed and implemented age-appropriate, standards-based art curriculum
- Fostered creativity and emotional expression through varied media
- Adapted instruction for diverse learning styles and needs
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling: Art Therapy
Pennsylvania Western University
12-2026
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art Education
University of Massachusetts
05-2014
Skills
- Artistic technique demonstration
- Classroom management
- Multicultural inclusion
- Cross-curricular integration
- Curriculum planning
- Group dynamics
- Differentiated instruction
- Interpersonal relationship building
License
Connecticut, Provisional Teaching License, 042 Art Prek-12
Languages
Polish
Professional
Timeline
Adult paint instructor
Farmington Valley Art Center
03.2025 - 06.2025
PreK-2 Elementary Art Teacher
Hinsdale Elementary School
08.2021 - 01.2025
K-5 Elementary Art Teacher
Dryden Elementary School
08.2016 - 06.2021
Master of Arts - Counseling: Art Therapy
Pennsylvania Western University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art Education
University of Massachusetts