Elia Brown
Pratt,KS
Summary
Passionate and dedicated Kansas k-12 licensed middle school art educator with 4 years of experience cultivating creative minds and resilient students. Skilled in a wide range of media including 2D and 3D, creating inclusive environment, curriculum, and hands-on lessons that focus on process and theme-based art.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Art Teacher
Pratt School District USD 382
2020.08 - Current
- Developed curriculum that aligned with state standards, ensuring comprehensive coverage of required material.
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Collaborated with teachers and school psych team to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
- Fostered a safe and inclusive classroom environment where students felt comfortable expressing their ideas without fear of judgment or ridicule.
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media
- Assessed student progress regularly with both formative and summative evaluations, adjusting instruction accordingly for maximum success.
- Developed and maintained relationships with local artists and museums to enhance student learning.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in art education and incorporate innovative teaching methods into the classroom.
- Served as an advisor for the after-school Art Club, providing additional opportunities for students to pursue their interests in visual arts outside of regular class time.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Art Education
Emporia State University
Emporia, KS05.2020
Skills
- Canva
- Google Classroom
- Word
- Powerpoint
- Google Forms
- Google Sheets
- PearDeck
- Powerschool
- Blooket
- Kahoot
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- Microsoft Office
Projects and Extracurriculars
- Established, Founded and Advised for Liberty Middle School Art club
- Participated in the Annual Holiday Tree Exhibition hosted by the Vernon Filley Art Museum in Pratt
- Provided face painting for Sports events through Art Club
- Organized and held school bake sale in order to raise fund for the Art club
- Designed and created sets and props for the school play
- Lunch Duty Supervision
- After school Homework Time to support academic achievement of athletes
- 5th grade Specials Instructor
- 7th/8th grade upper level art classes
- Yearbook Advisor and Editor
Certification
- Kansas State Teaching License, Art- May 2020
- AI Training- Jan. 2023
- Differentiation Training- Oct. 2023
- SEL Certification- Aug. 2023
- Character Strong Training- Aug. 2023
- ESL/ ELL Certification- Aug. 2022
- Capturing Kids Hearts Training- Summer 2022
- Kagan Training- Summer 2021
- Google Certification- Summer 2020
Timeline
Middle School Art Teacher
Pratt School District USD 382
2020.08 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Art Education
Emporia State University
- Kansas State Teaching License, Art- May 2020
- AI Training- Jan. 2023
- Differentiation Training- Oct. 2023
- SEL Certification- Aug. 2023
- Character Strong Training- Aug. 2023
- ESL/ ELL Certification- Aug. 2022
- Capturing Kids Hearts Training- Summer 2022
- Kagan Training- Summer 2021
- Google Certification- Summer 2020
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