Jessica Nardi-Roberge
Springfield,Massachusetts
Summary
Creative Art Teacher with 10 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 by fostering a culture of discovery among students. Proven skills in Painting, Drawing and Graphic Design. Supportive and motivational leader with a passion for creative thinking and providing students with a well-rounded arts education.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Visual Art Teacher
Springfield Public Schools Springfield Mo
Springfield, MA
09.2022 - Current
- Presented and designed exciting lessons to actively engage learners.
- Guided students through exploration and analysis of different art forms and implemented hands-on approach to art education.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order in classroom.
- Encouraged students to think critically about their own artwork and that of others.
- Displayed students' work in schools, galleries and exhibitions to acknowledge creative pieces and boost student confidence.
- Monitored and implemented ongoing formal and informal student learning assessments.
- Teach students about cultural influences in music and art styles.
- Utilized digital media tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft Paint in teaching visual art concepts.
- Organized field trips to museums and galleries to enhance students' knowledge of visual arts.
- Selected and obtained materials and supplies and performance pieces to prepare for classroom instruction.
- Created a safe environment for creative expression by encouraging risk-taking and exploration.
- Incorporated current events into lesson plans when appropriate to stimulate interest in the subject matter being taught.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to teaching visual arts.
- Hold after school art club weekly where students have an opportunity to show off personal work and engage in artwork not covered in class.
Art Instructor
Mad Science of Western New England (ART-ventures)
Longmeadow, MA
09.2017 - 08.2022
- Set up and taught engaging 50 minute after school art class with 8-24 students from established lesson plans built around 6-8 week schedules.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grades, and other pertinent information for each student.
- Maintain personal inventory and treat all supplies with care.
- Pick up and drop off supplies weekly.
- Continued classroom management education.
- Meaningful relationship development with parents, staff, administrators and most importantly students.
Math and Science Teacher
Springfield Public Schools Springfield Mo
Springfield, MA
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Scheduled group and private tutoring sessions to assist students requiring extra help.
- Used differentiated instructional techniques to promote content relevance.
- Participated in professional development workshops relevant to teaching science.
- Created and used rubrics to assess student learning.
Special Needs Painting Instructor
Independent Contract
Chicopee, MA
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Taught therapeutic painting classes to groups of severely disabled adults.
- Lesson plans were highly adaptive and creative to fit students' needs.
- Demonstrate exceptional levels of patience and understanding while finding new ways to communicate and convey instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA01-2006
Skills
- Mixed Media
- Studio Art
- Visual Arts Teaching
- Art History
- Exceptional Communicator and Positive Reinforcer
- Program and Classroom Management
- Student Records Management
- Faculty Collaboration and Support
- Environmental Science Knowledge
- Enforcing Rules and Expectations
- Lesson Planning
- Technologies Integration
- Math Tutor 2nd-5th
Affiliations
- Actively face paint in the local community both for events in and out of schools. This highlights for students a real life way to make a living with your artwork.
Certification
- Provisional Elementary General Ed License
- Provisional K-8 Visual Art License
Timeline
Elementary Visual Art Teacher
Springfield Public Schools Springfield Mo
09.2022 - Current
Math and Science Teacher
Springfield Public Schools Springfield Mo
09.2021 - 06.2022
Art Instructor
Mad Science of Western New England (ART-ventures)
09.2017 - 08.2022
Special Needs Painting Instructor
Independent Contract
01.2014 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Westfield State University
- Provisional Elementary General Ed License
- Provisional K-8 Visual Art License
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