- Exploring various forms of art, such as Stained Glass, Wheel-Throwing, and Screen-Printing, to nurture creativity and personal growth
- Fostering Dogs through Kind Paws Rescue
- Running; 3X Marathon Finisher
GRACE MONTI
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Professional visual arts educator with strong background in fostering creative expression and technical skills in students. Experience in designing comprehensive art programs that enhance student learning and artistic expression. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in dynamic educational environments. Recognized for strong communication skills, curriculum development, and ability to inspire creativity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Upper Elementary Visual Art Teacher
Greenview Upper Elementary School
Cleveland, OH, USA
01.2024 - Current
- Founded and advise the Artsy Arcs Club, engaging 100+ students in after-school art Enrichment.
- Design and deliver a vertically aligned visual arts curriculum for grades 4-6, serving nearly 400 students annually.
- Create standards-based lessons, rubrics, presentations, and assessments aligned to curricular goals.
- Differentiate instruction to meet diverse learning needs through small-group teaching and targeted mini-lessons in coordination with Math and Science cohorts.
- Strengthen student ownership and achievement by rotating art displays and organizing school-wide exhibitions.
Seasonal Art Instructor
Orange Art Center
Orange, OH, USA
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Guided students through taught studio art, art appreciation, and art history lessons built around a unifying weekly theme.
- Supervised seasonal support staff to ensure consistent instructional quality and safe studio practice.
- Coordinated logistics for large-scale end-of-session showcases, curating 20+ exhibitions to celebrate student achievement.
Extended Term Art Teacher
Peabody Elementary School
Cambridge, MA, USA
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Delivered fine arts instruction to over 300 PreK-5 students within a highly international school community, emphasizing culturally responsive and student-driven learning.
- Promoted Arts integration across the school community through a school-wide Pi Day Initiative (Math & Art) and Specialist Newsletter released quarterly to staff and parents.
- Planned and executed an End-of-Year Art Show, increasing family engagement and celebrating cultural diversity.
Seasonal Art Instructor
Studio on the Common
Winchester, MA, USA
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Led week-long clay courses for K-5 artists, teaching hand-building, wheel-throwing, and foundational studio practices.
- Communicated regularly with parents, providing updates on student progress and daily studio activities.
- Maintained an engaging, supportive studio atmosphere through utilizing restorative practices to encourage experimentation, problem-solving, and creativity.
Building Substitute
Cambridgeport Elementary School
Cambridge, MA, USA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Delivered daily instruction in K-5 classrooms, adapting lessons for multiple content areas.
- Maintained a positive, inclusive classroom environment using effective classroom-management strategies.
Student-Teaching Intern/ETS Art Teacher
Charlotte Central School
Charlotte, VT, USA
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Completed 75+ days of student teaching in a K-8 art classroom before assuming the role of art teacher to 400+ students.
- Advised homeroom students, incorporated social-emotional learning and social bonding activities.
- Gained experience in teaching block scheduling.
- Applied diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments to guide instruction and updated grades weekly on the online Jumprope Program.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Art Education & Special Education
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT2022
Skills
- Drawing & Painting techniques
- Clay skills
- Classroom management
- Reflective curriculum development
- Cultural Responsiveness
- Project-based learning
- Student Assessment
- Restorative Practices
- Trauma-Informed Practices
- Art Show Coordination
Certification
- Professional Educator License (Ohio)
Visual Arts: Kindergarten- Grade 12
Interests
Timeline
Seasonal Art Instructor
Orange Art Center
06.2025 - 08.2025
Upper Elementary Visual Art Teacher
Greenview Upper Elementary School
01.2024 - Current
Extended Term Art Teacher
Peabody Elementary School
01.2023 - 01.2024
Seasonal Art Instructor
Studio on the Common
01.2022 - 01.2024
Building Substitute
Cambridgeport Elementary School
01.2022 - 01.2023
Student-Teaching Intern/ETS Art Teacher
Charlotte Central School
01.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Education - Art Education & Special Education
University of Vermont
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Outstanding Art Educator Award 2022, Shepherd Higher Education Consortium on Poverty Panelist/Intern, 2021, Three-Time Marathon Finisher: Chicago Marathon 2025, Cleveland Marathon 2024, Green Mountain Marathon 2022, Veteran’s Memorial Award Recipient, Pembroke Art Festival, 2019