Jenny McMurtrie
Hartfield,VA
Summary
Creative Art Teacher possessing in-depth knowledge of various art theories and principles. Engaging and energetic professional certified in K-12 and licensed in Virginia. Polished in integrating art history, art appreciation and art criticism into all lesson plans and collaborating with classroom teachers to incorporate learning through art. Committed to designing lessons to accommodate broad range of learning styles and encouraging students to reach fullest potential.
Freelance Dog Artist and small business entrepreneur for the past 22 years maintaining strong customer relations.
Always continuing to learn new artistic skills to share with students and in small business. Enthusiastic teacher eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of art field and delivery of teaching via remote learning.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Teacher PreK3-8 (part Time)
Ware Academy
Gloucester, VA
09.2016 - Current
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
- Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
- Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.
- Coordinated with classroom teachers to correlate art activities with classroom curriculum.
- Prompted student motivation and peer participation through implementation of positive reinforcement and rewards.
- Provided feedback to students and parents on progress and abilities.
- Developed appropriate curricula dependent on age group and education level.
Freelance Artist
Dog Art (self Employeed)
Hartfield, VA
06.2000 - Current
- Handled all client communications to build professional and long-lasting business relationships and bring in continuous work.
- Determined accurate price quotes to bring in steady business and maximize revenues..
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Continuously working with new mediums and artistic skills to promote self growth.
Art Teacher Middleschool
St, Clare Walker Middleschool
Locust Hill, VA
06.1994 - 09.2000
- Developed and implemented first middle school art curriculum.
- Organized yearly art shows
- Sponsored several in school clubs
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
Longwood College
Farmville, VA05.1994
Skills
- Able to work independently
- Self motivated
- Technologically well educated due to remote learning
- Personable and captivating teacher
Timeline
Art Teacher PreK3-8 (part Time)
Ware Academy
09.2016 - Current
Freelance Artist
Dog Art (self Employeed)
06.2000 - Current
Art Teacher Middleschool
St, Clare Walker Middleschool
06.1994 - 09.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
Longwood College
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