Jillette Smith
Turbotville
Summary
Innovative Middle School Art Teacher with experience in designing engaging and challenging lessons to inspire creative expression. Strengths include integrating art history, theory and techniques into curriculum and fostering artistic growth in students. Known for promoting creativity in classroom environment while maintaining discipline, organization, and respect among students. Previous work has demonstrated positive impact on student understanding of art principles and techniques.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Art Teacher
Commonwealth Charter Academy
01.2022 - Current
- Teach sixth-grade visual arts at Commonwealth Charter Academy, a statewide cyber charter school serving a diverse student population
- Design and deliver interactive, standards-aligned virtual art lessons that promote creativity, critical thinking, and artistic skill development
- Utilize digital platforms and tools to engage students in synchronous and asynchronous learning environments
- Provide individualized support and feedback to foster student growth and accommodate a range of learning styles and abilities
- Collaborate with colleagues across grade levels and content areas to enhance curriculum integration and student engagement
- Contribute to school-wide initiatives and virtual exhibitions that showcase student artwork and celebrate creativity in a cyber learning environment
4-6th Grade Intermediate Art Educator
Williamsport Area School District
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Delivered engaging, culturally responsive visual arts instruction to students
Middle School Art Teacher and High School AP teacher
Keyston Online School
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Delivered engaging, culturally responsive visual arts instruction to students in grades 4–6 within a diverse urban school community
- Developed lessons that fostered artistic expression, critical thinking, and visual literacy while aligning with state and national standards
- Built strong relationships with students to create a supportive, inclusive classroom environment that celebrated diversity and student voice
- Adapted curriculum to reflect students' backgrounds and experiences, incorporating community and contemporary art connections
- Collaborated with colleagues and families to support student growth, academic success, and social-emotional development through the art
K-5 Art Teacher
Bloomsburg Area School District
01.2010 - 01.2018
- Provided comprehensive, standards-based visual arts instruction to over 700 K–5 students across two elementary schools
- Designed and implemented engaging, developmentally appropriate art lessons that promoted creativity and skill development
- Differentiated instruction to meet a wide range of student needs, learning styles, and abilities
- Managed classroom materials, resources, and displays to support a positive and productive learning environment
- Organized and curated student art exhibitions to showcase learning and celebrate student creativity
- Collaborated with faculty and administration to support school-wide arts initiatives and cross-curricular connections
Education
Masters of Art Education -
The Art of Education University
01.2024
Bachelors of Art -
Lycoming College
01.2010
Skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Leadership abilities
- Digital art tools proficiency
- Curriculum design expertise
- Classroom management
Volunteer Experience
- PAEA Board of Directors, Regional Representative, 2014, 2023
- Pennsylvania Arts Education Leadership Coalition 2024, present
- Advocacy And Policy Chair, 2023, Present
Affiliations
- Ways Garden Children's Activity Coordinator 3 years
- Art and Hobbies Judge at the Bloomsburg Fair 3 years
- Children's Art Judge at the Lycoming County Fair 3 years
- Published RETHINKING ASSESSMENT IN ART: Using Data to Support Student Learning and Accessibility for PAEA Blog 2024
- Published Flipping the Art Classroom for PAEA blog 2021
- Published Virtual Classroom for PAEA Blog 2020
- President of the Northern Montour Recreation Association 3 Years
- Co presenter at 2023 PAEA conference
- Co presenting at 2025 PAEA conference
- Participated in Diversity and Inclusion for the Elementary Art Room PLC
- Co presenter at SAS Institute 2024 with The Pennsylvania Arts Education Leadership Coalition
Timeline
Middle School Art Teacher
Commonwealth Charter Academy
01.2022 - Current
4-6th Grade Intermediate Art Educator
Williamsport Area School District
01.2018 - 01.2022
Middle School Art Teacher and High School AP teacher
Keyston Online School
01.2012 - 01.2018
K-5 Art Teacher
Bloomsburg Area School District
01.2010 - 01.2018
Masters of Art Education -
The Art of Education University
Bachelors of Art -
Lycoming College
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