Elissa Spruill
Hampton,VA
Summary
Imaginative Visual Art Teacher with over 25 years' expertise in providing a contemporary arts education to students. Skilled in applying interactive learning techniques to engage students with various art concepts and styles. Excellent communicator with experience teaching a diverse student body.
Overview
1
1
Certification
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Art Teacher
Newport News Public School Dst
Newport News, NV
09.1996 - Current
- Managed classroom resources, supplies, equipment and materials for visual arts projects.
- Instructed students on fundamental techniques in drawing, painting, sculpting and other forms of artistic expression.
- Assisted in organizing exhibitions featuring artwork created by students.
- Monitored student behavior during class time while enforcing safety rules related to use of art supplies and equipment.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to teaching visual arts.
- Developed and implemented curriculum for visual art classes, including drawing, painting, sculpture and photography.
Swim Coach
Typhoon Aquatics
Gloucester, VA
09.2000 - 04.2003
- Encouraged swimmers to reach their full potential while having fun in the pool.
- Organized and monitored daily practice sessions.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop long-term goals for the program.
- Conducted stroke analysis, technique improvement, and skill development lessons for swimmers.
- Developed training plans and drills to improve swimmer performance.
Swim Coach
Fort Eustis Swim Team
Fort Eustis, VA
09.1999 - 08.2000
- Encouraged swimmers to reach their full potential while having fun in the pool.
- Instructed participants in proper stroke techniques to encourage self-reliant swimming.
- Recommended appropriate level classes to swimmers based on needs and preferences.
- Built relationships with parents and swimmers to increase likelihood of repeat business in future swim lessons sessions.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Virginia Teacher Preparation Program
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA05-1996
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA05-1995
Skills
- Arts integration within STEM program
- Multimedia design
- Art history
- Visual Communication
- Art education
- Classroom Management
- Project-based learning
- Time Management
- Meet Manager software
- USA Swimming certified Meet Recorder
Certification
- Virginia Collegiate Professional License (PK-12 Art)
- USA Swimming meet recorder/CTS operator certification (2017-2021)
Timeline
Swim Coach
Typhoon Aquatics
09.2000 - 04.2003
Swim Coach
Fort Eustis Swim Team
09.1999 - 08.2000
Visual Art Teacher
Newport News Public School Dst
09.1996 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Christopher Newport University
Some College (No Degree) - Virginia Teacher Preparation Program
Christopher Newport University