Jane Catherine Shaw
NY,NY
Summary
Industrious Teaching Artist educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Hardworking and passionate, with strong organizational skills and eager to secure entry-level elementary school apprentice teacher position.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Teaching Artist
Arts Connection
01.2020 - Current
- Developed lesson plans surrounding various types of puppetry.
- Assisted students in coming up with and executing detailed final projects for exhibition.
- Planned in-school productions or gallery exhibits.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Prepared and gathered materials for detailed lesson plans.
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
- Planned and executed activities to promote skill and talent development.
Teaching Artist
Brooklyn Arts Council
01.2010 - Current
- Developed lesson plans surrounding the design of rod puppet characters, painting, costuming, scriptwritiing, manipulation and performance.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Prepared and gathered materials for detailed lesson plans.
- Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
- Planned and executed activities to promote skill and talent development.
Adjunct Instructor
The New School
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics and lab work/puppet making to boost student learning and retention.
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.
- Examined and graded assignments and assessments to report grades to appropriate personnel.
- Used lectures, discussions and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success.
- Submitted daily class roster to accurately maintain attendance records.
- Used technological equipment to enhance process of students' learning.
- Consistently communicated with students to acknowledge and reward positive strides and discuss areas of improvement.
Adjunct Instructor
Brooklyn College CUNY
11.2017 - 12.2017
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.
- Worked closely with Professor of Puppetry to develop and implement Hand and Rod Puppetry curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
- Used lectures, discussions and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success.
Visiting Teacher
Rutgers University
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Led lab work intensives in the design and construction of rod puppets, and character development.
- Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
- Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
Education
MFA - Directing
Brooklyn College, CUNY
Brooklyn, NY06.2011
Skills
- Classroom Teaching
- Graduate Instruction
- Performance Organization
- Performance Coaching
- Gallery and Exhibit Preparation
- Artistic Technique Demonstration
gardening, animal care, crafts, sewing, video editing, animation, sound editing
I have diverse interests and have taught myself a variety of digital skills including Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Acrobat, Audacity sound editing, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Animation Studio among others. I also enjoy traditional interests that can be brought into the classroom for enrichment such as: photography, gardening, animal care, sewing, and a variety of crafts.
Timeline
Teaching Artist
Arts Connection
01.2020 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
The New School
08.2019 - 12.2019
Adjunct Instructor
Brooklyn College CUNY
11.2017 - 12.2017
Visiting Teacher
Rutgers University
01.2013 - 01.2014
Teaching Artist
Brooklyn Arts Council
01.2010 - Current
MFA - Directing
Brooklyn College, CUNY
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