Jenny Wan
Waxhaw,NC
Summary
Creative Art Teacher possessing in-depth knowledge of various art theories and principles. Engaging and energetic professional certified in Art Education and licensed in Texas and North Carolina. 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.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Teacher, K-6
Unity Classical Charter School
08.2019 - Current
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Taught students to identify key elements of style, intent and emotion when experiencing art.
- Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
- Guided students to develop and hone creative processes and problem-solving skills.
- Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
- 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.
- Developed appropriate curricula dependent on age group and education level.
- Provided feedback to students and parents on progress and abilities.
Elementary Art Teacher
Mallard Creek Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Taught students to identify key elements of style, intent and emotion when experiencing art.
- Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
- Guided students to develop and hone creative processes and problem-solving skills.
- Maintained student attendance, grades and other required records using [Software].
- Guided students to promote art studies and support student success and achievement.
Art Teacher
Union Day Charter School
08.2017 - 06.2018
- 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.
- Taught students to identify key elements of style, intent and emotion when experiencing art.
- Provided feedback to students and parents on progress and abilities.
- Created dynamic group projects to teach collaboration and teamwork.
- Achieved student participation through relevant and real-life experiences to maintain student interest and stimulate student creativity.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
University of Houston
Houston, TX05.1999
Skills
- Classroom Observation
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Providing Feedback
- Drawing Organization
- Immersive Activities
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Lesson Preparation
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Art Teacher, K-6
Unity Classical Charter School
08.2019 - Current
Elementary Art Teacher
Mallard Creek Elementary School
08.2018 - 06.2019
Art Teacher
Union Day Charter School
08.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
University of Houston
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