Georgia Henderson
Lindale,USA
Summary
Innovative art teacher with several years of experience instructing students on the basics of drawing, painting, and sculpture, with experience in a wide range of development levels from Pre-K to High School. Especially skilled at conveying ideas to students with various learning styles and integrating technology into art instruction. Supporting students in understanding artistic concepts and building creative abilities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Teacher
POLK SCHOOL DISTRICT
Cedartown, USA
08.2015 - 07.2025
- Principals: Kenny Wallace, LeAnne Shelton, Tonia Reynolds Little, Dr. Kyle Abernathy
- Leadership representative role for Activity Team, met with leadership team, Secretary for Leadership Team, took minutes, documentation shared with school
- Contributed to the Committee for Productions by designing stages, costumes, props, and programs
- Organized, scored, and refereed events for the Committee for Field Day.
- Conducted fundraising for Art and Activity Team through concessions and sales, enhancing program resources and support.
- Instructed all students in creating art for the Cedar Valley Arts Festival, prepared tracking sheets, and coordinated with the Cedartown Junior Service League, resulting in over 500 student works displayed
- Taught art creation and skills, including crafts, drawing, painting, and art history, following the Board of Education course of study
- Provided instruction to develop aesthetic concepts and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art
- Created video demonstrations and instructional aids to teach techniques for drawing, painting, fiber arts, crafts, printmaking, low-relief sculpture, and modeling, tailored to age and development levels.
- Developed instructional plans and organized class time to provide a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and working time
- Provided individual and small group instruction, adapting the curriculum to meet the needs of pupils with varying intellectual and artistic abilities
- Established and maintained standards of pupil behavior to ensure an orderly and productive studio environment
- Taught studio etiquette including task focus, time management, equipment use, and cleaning
- Organized storage areas, controlled use of materials and tools, delegated class jobs to minimize distribution and cleanup time
- Evaluated pupil performance, growth in knowledge and aesthetic understanding, prepared progress reports
- Selected and requisitioned books, instructional materials, tools, maintained inventory records
- Planned and presented art displays and exhibitions showcasing pupils’ work for school and community; may sponsor outside exhibits
- Maintained professional competence through district inservice education and self-selected growth activities
- Communicated with teachers and parents on pupil progress
- Contributed to curriculum and developmental programs within the school to improve education and foster collaboration.
- Mentored three first year teachers: 2 PE teachers, 1 Music Teacher. All three teachers have continued their careers in education.
Instructional Support Paraprofessional
POLK SCHOOL DISTRICT
Cedartown, USA
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Supervisor: Melissa Wilkes, Laura Little and LeAnne Shelton
- Supported teachers and students with technology during Milestones and MAPS testing, ensuring smooth operations and resolving issues promptly
- Provided confidential instructional technology support to classroom teachers
- Implemented instructional goals under classroom teacher direction
- Facilitated small-group instruction focused on specific skill gaps, enhancing student confidence and understanding
- Assisted students with Internet and technology integration
- Read tests to students
- Assisted students with research
- Found websites and resources supporting teacher units
- Provided remedial individual technology instruction as needed
- Supported student instructional technology lab
- Repaired iPads and Chromebooks for optimal performance in classroom settings.
- Maintained equipment inventory for Title I
- Installed and updated instructional software
- Troubleshot instructional software problems
- Administered Woodcock Johnson testing to identify learning disabilities, assess strengths and weaknesses, and inform intervention planning
Art Teacher
ROME CITY SCHOOLS
Rome, USA
10.2014 - 07.2015
- Supervisor: Tygar Evans, Felton
- Co-organized Fine Arts Night exhibitions, showcasing student artwork to parents and community, fostering engagement and appreciation for student creativity
- Taught drawing, painting, lettering, design, and art history following the Board of Education curriculum, enabling students to develop solid artistic foundations
- Instructed pupils in citizenship and core subjects in compliance with state law and district regulations, fostering responsible community members
- Provided instruction that developed students’ aesthetic concepts and ability to make qualitative artistic judgments, enhancing critical evaluation skills and artistic expression
- Created instructional aids for color theory and media techniques using Adobe Photoshop and posted teaching aides on Google Classroom
- Developed detailed instructional plans that balanced lecture, live demonstration, and hands-on studio time, employing Google Classroom to organize resources, resulting in smoother class flow and higher completion rates of projects
- Provided individualized and small-group instruction, adapting lessons to each student’s intellectual and artistic level through differentiated activities, which increased student confidence and skill progression
- Established clear behavior standards for the studio and consistently reinforced them, creating an orderly environment that reduced disruptions and allowed more class time for creation
- Taught studio etiquette-including task focus, time management, proper tool use, and cleaning-using checklists and brief reminders, which improved workspace safety and material upkeep
- Evaluated student artwork using rubric criteria, documented growth, and prepared progress reports through Google Docs in Google Classroom, providing clear feedback that helped students improve technique
- Planned and presented school and community art exhibitions, designed promotional flyers in Adobe Photoshop and coordinated displays, increasing community attendance and highlighting student achievements
- Maintained professional competence by completing district in-service workshops and self-directed training in Adobe Photoshop and advanced printmaking techniques, enhancing lesson quality
- Communicated student progress to teachers and parents through Google Classroom, Powerschool, and emails.
Student Teaching
Bowdon, USA
01.2008 - 05.2008
- Assigned to Stephanie Norton, Art Teacher
- Raised funds for art supplies by coordinating a fashion show where students created clothing from non-fabric materials
- Contributed to prom preparations by designing and constructing décor.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art Education and Sculpture
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GA07-2009
Associates of Art -
Georgia Highlands College
Rome, GA05-2006
Skills
- Art Medium Specialties: Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Encaustics, Graphic Arts, Printmaking
- Instructional technology integration
- Art curriculum development
- Stage design and production
- Video demonstration creation
- Aesthetic evaluation techniques
- Fundraising management
- Art exhibition coordination
- Classroom behavior management
- Mentoring new teachers
- School assembly preparations
References
- Susan Biggers, Art Lead/Director at Rome High School, (865)313-1885, suzieqstudio@gmail.com
- Elizabeth Strickland, 4th Grade teacher at Northside Elementary, (706) 936-6844
- Kenneth Wallace, Principal at Northside Elementary, Rikazpop@gmail.com
- Melissa Wilkes Lynn, IT Supervisor at Westside Elementary School, (770) 295-9329
- LeAnne Shelton Jones, Assistant Principal at Northside Elementary and Westside Elementary, (770) 324-5779
Student Teaching
Bowdon High School, Spring 2008, Stephanie Norton, Raised money for art supplies through fashion show with students constructing clothing from non-fabric materials, Assisted with prom preparations, building or painting décor using painting and sculptural skills, contributing to a successful event
Timeline
Instructional Support Paraprofessional
POLK SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2018 - 07.2019
Art Teacher
POLK SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2015 - 07.2025
Art Teacher
ROME CITY SCHOOLS
10.2014 - 07.2015
Student Teaching
01.2008 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art Education and Sculpture
University of West Georgia
Associates of Art -
Georgia Highlands College