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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
Dominika Bzdula