Joe Knaus

• Brainstorm visual concepts through meetings with director and stage management team members.
• Develop scheduling, manage materials, and delegate responsibilities and duties throughout the production process.
• Nurturing collaborative problem-solving with students through the creative process of set design.
• Teaching adaptive strategies to create flexibility during unexpected situations.
• Assign responsibilities and encourage a professional attitude during rehearsals and productions.

• Developing and implementing a scaffolding Visual Arts curriculum for grades K-8.
• Collaborating with colleagues to review and implement lessons and units of study to adapt to and fulfill all student needs.
• Managing and facilitating 25-30 classes per week ranging from 8 to 25 students of all levels.
• Instilling positive studio habits and encouraging students to express themselves through their creative, visual voice.
• Engage students in conversations and learning about artists, art history, and art mediums, such as:

Observational drawing, color theory through painting, 3-D sculpture, and digital media.

• Trained in the Montessori model of sequential learning.
• Received EEC Certification to teach students ages 5-12 years old.
• Implemented a theme-centered art curriculum through various media.
• Curated year-end art show by helping students select artworks they are most proud of.
• Supported students throughout the creative process.