Johnna Palmatier
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Accomplished Art Teacher with extensive experience in K-12 art education and curriculum development at Travis World Language Academy. Proven track record of guiding students to success in multiple art competitions while fostering leadership skills. Expertise in acrylic painting and integrating technology into the art curriculum, significantly enhancing student engagement and creative expression. Creative Art Teacher possessing in-depth knowledge of various art theories and principles. Engaging and energetic professional certified in EC-12th Art and licensed in Texas, polished in integrating art history, appreciation, and criticism into all lesson plans and collaborating with classroom teachers to incorporate learning through art, and committed to designing lessons to accommodate various learning styles and encouraging students to reach their fullest potential.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Art Teacher
Travis World Language Academy
Grand Prairie, TX
01.2015 - Current
- Executed regional educational initiatives for Grand Prairie Independent School District.
- Guided young learners from PK to 5th grade in creating art.
- Team Leader.
- Incorporated TEKS guidelines while enhancing curriculum with cultural and artistic insights.
- Facilitated group critiques to assess individual and peer-created work.
- Directed annual yearbook production.
- Facilitated student engagement sessions in ACE after school.
- Coordinated programs and events supporting creative initiatives for Art and Yearbook Clubs.
- Evaluated and selected student work for local, state, and national art competitions.
- Integrated technology into the classroom environment for instructional purposes.
- Planned, prepared, and delivered instructional activities related to various art mediums.
- Managed student behavior in the classroom with appropriate behavior strategies.
Art Teacher
Seguin Elementary
Grand Prairie, TX
01.2007 - 01.2015
- Company Overview: Grand Prairie Independent School District
- Supervised and supported artistic development of K-5 learners during lessons.
- Delivered comprehensive lessons on TEKS and art history.
- Encouraged constructive interaction and feedback between students.
- Supported successful entries resulting in multiple awards across competitive events.
Mathematics and Science Teacher
Bilhartz Elementary School
Dallas, TX
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Company Overview: Duncanville Independent School District.
- Educated 4th-grade students in Mathematics and Science.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans and detailed curriculum reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (EC-4)
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas05.2004
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education and Fine Arts
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NebraskaSome College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Navarro College
Waxahachie, TexasSkills
- Basic Curriculum Development
- K-12 Art Education
- Expertise in Art History
- Team Leadership
- Knowledge of Color Theory Principles
- Digital Photography
- Expertise in Acrylic Painting
- Visual Art Techniques
- Effective Classroom Management
- Student mentoring
- Educational Planning
- Specialized Artistic Techniques
- Multimedia Art Creation
- Art history
- Lesson planning
- Acrylic painting and painting techniques
References
- Joetta Wesley, 972-816-6932, joetta.wesley@gpisd.org, 10
- Flor Portillo, 817-319-3331, flor.portillo@gpisd.org, 10
- Norma Cruz, 972-838-5086, norma.cruz@gpisd.org, 10
- Kim Wells, 817-727-1811, kimlovesalbania@hotmail.com, 25
Affiliations
- Photography
- Camp Counselor
- Art Summer Camp Coordinator
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Month on KLTY
- Teacher of the Month (several times)
- Chosen by my principal to represent Travis World Language Academy as a Leader for the District
Certification
- EC-12th Art Certification
- EC-4th Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Art Teacher
Travis World Language Academy
01.2015 - Current
Art Teacher
Seguin Elementary
01.2007 - 01.2015
Mathematics and Science Teacher
Bilhartz Elementary School
01.2004 - 01.2006
- EC-12th Art Certification
- EC-4th Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education (EC-4)
Texas A&M University
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education and Fine Arts
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Navarro College
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