Isabel C. Velez Trujillo
Fuquay-Varina,NC
Summary
Creative Art Teacher with 28 years of experience instructing students on basics of drawing, painting and sculpture. Articulate communicator skilled at conveying ideas to students with various learning styles. Supporting students in understanding artistic concepts and building creative abilities.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Elementary Art Teacher
Harnett County Schools
Coats, NC
08.2018 - 06.2023
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Planned special events such as art shows to showcase student work.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach art concepts such as perspective, color theory, drawing, painting and sculpting.
- Managed student behavior in classroom with appropriate behavior strategies.
- Provided opportunities for each student to reach fullest potential through artistic, creative expression.
- Conducted one-on-one tutorials with struggling students who required additional assistance.
- Demonstrated techniques in a variety of mediums including charcoal, pastels, acrylics, watercolors and oils.
- Encouraged students to think critically about artwork and discuss its meaning or purpose.
- Prompted student motivation, participation and listening skills through positive reinforcement and weekly recognition.
- Taught students about cultural influences in art styles.
- Organized storage areas and controlled use of materials, equipment and tools to prevent loss or waste.
- Displayed students' work in schools, galleries and exhibitions to acknowledge creative pieces and boost student confidence.
- Attended professional development workshops related to Art education best practices.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order in classroom.
- Integrated technology into the classroom environment for instructional purposes.
- Hung art in classroom and in school hallways to display students' work.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student performance in class.
- Prepared progress reports to evaluate student performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings.
Education
Master of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
SUNY Buffalo State
Buffalo, NYNC License in Education - Education
Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC 09.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Caldas University
Colombia, South America 01.1988 - 12.1993
Licensure - Education
Manizales University
Colombia, South America 08.2000 - 08.2001
Skills
- Creative Lesson Planning
- Student Engagement
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Arts Integration
Languages
English
Native language
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
A1
Affiliations
- I am someone who loves to connect with nature, I like to engage in outdoor activities, after school the best place to be is at home with my family.
Certification
- Master degree in Multidisciplinary Ares in Education with Buffalo State University.
- Teaching License with Manizales University.
- Major in Fine Arts.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
NC License in Education - Education
Campbell University
09.2024 - Current
Elementary Art Teacher
Harnett County Schools
08.2018 - 06.2023
Licensure - Education
Manizales University
08.2000 - 08.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Caldas University
01.1988 - 12.1993
- Master degree in Multidisciplinary Ares in Education with Buffalo State University.
- Teaching License with Manizales University.
- Major in Fine Arts.
Master of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
SUNY Buffalo State
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