Experienced with creating dynamic and engaging art curricula that stimulate student creativity and learning. Utilizes effective teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles and foster love for art. Knowledge of classroom management techniques and art history, ensuring well-rounded educational experience.
Hi, I’m
Eileen Schurer
Art Teacher
Columbia,SC
Summary
Overview
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Richland One School DistrictColumbia, SC
Art Teacher
07.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Developed engaging lesson plans that fostered creativity and critical thinking in students.
- Implemented diverse teaching methodologies to accommodate various learning styles and needs.
- Mentored junior art teachers, providing guidance on curriculum development and classroom management.
- Organized and led student art exhibitions, showcasing their work to the school community.
- Developed and implemented engaging art curricula aligned with state standards.
- Facilitated diverse art projects promoting creativity and critical thinking among students.
- Integrated multicultural perspectives into art lessons, promoting an appreciation for diverse cultures and artistic expressions.
Peninsula School District10414 56th St. NW
Middle School Teacher
09.2019 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Taught Multimedia (CTE), Art, and Pottery
- Advised yearbook for three years
- Worked with a team of teachers to provide STEAM Club after school
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Assigned daily lesson plans designed to motivate students and allow for creativity.
- Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails, and school clubs
- Communicated objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to students and parents.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support the needs of students.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Used Powerschool to upload student grades and absence data into district computer systems.
- Sat in on classes of fellow teaching professionals to learn innovative methods for dispensing information to students.
Peninsula School District10414 56th St. NW
Paraeducator, Special Education
06.2016 - 09.2019
Job overview
- Assisted teachers and worked individually with students with special needs, helping each navigate education system.
- Documented behaviors, implemented interventions and treatment results.
- Collaborated with teachers to help with classroom and workload management.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
- Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Jeffco Public School District5987 W. Dorado Dr.
Library Paraprofessional
02.2011 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
- Located library materials, resources and technologies to fulfill patron requests.
- Assisted with teaching lessons provided at various age levels
- Provided guidance to new library from Australia when our librarian job swapped
- Helped with standardized testing
- Provided lunch support
Education
Highline CollegeSeattle, WA
Bachelor of Arts from BAS in Integrated Design
12.2023
University Overview
Bates Technical CollegeTacoma, WA
CTE Certification
06.2018
University Overview
Red Rocks Community CollegeDenver, CO
Associate of Arts
University Overview
Converse CollegeSpartanburg, SC
No Degree from Obtaining My State Certification
05-2027
University Overview
Skills
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Quality Education
- Curriculum Implementation
- Organizational Ability
- Skilled in Working With Special Needs Children
- Assigning and Grading Work
- Knowledgeable with many software platforms
- Project-based learning
- Lesson planning
- Artistic techniques
- Digital art proficiency
- Supply management
Affiliations
Affiliations
Urban Sketchers Columbia, About Face Board Member, Plein Air Painting Group (during the summer)
Certification
CTE
Clubs/Extra Curricular
Clubs/Extra Curricular
Yearbook - I advised yearbook for 3 years. We used Jostens the whole of the book was designed and executed by a year long group of dedicated students. This was part class, part club because we met 4 days a week in the morning for our advisory time and then most Wednesdays after school.
Gig Harbor Film Festival/ 72 Hour Film Fest - This was an adventure that happened once a year around President's Day. The goal was to write, produce, film, and edit a short film (5 minutes) in 72 hours! I advised any group from our school that wanted to participate. A truly fun experience, the films were shown in our local movie theatre and prizes awarded.
STEAM - Science Technology Engineering Art and Math - I worked with a small group of teachers to run this club every Tuesday afternoon. Anyone at school was welcome to attend and we facilitated various projects, all related to engineering, building and making.
Hobbies:
Hobbies:
I love to get out and explore with my family; this fuels my creativity. I regularly make and attend art related activities when not teaching.