Julie Gold
Albany,NY
Summary
Creative Teacher with over 20 years of classroom experience, known for productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in curriculum development, classroom management, and innovative instructional techniques to meet diverse needs. Excel in communication, adaptability, and patience, ensuring engaging learning environments that foster student creativity and expression.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Teacher
Pittsfield Public Schools
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order in classroom.
- Evaluated and selected student work for local, state, and national art competitions.
- Taught students about cultural influences in art styles.
- Maintained, operated and ordered supplies and studio equipment
- Engaged in reflective planning and instruction that aligned with differentiation and best practices for all students
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student performance in class.
- Developed strong working relationships with students, parents and faculty to accomplish school and departmental vision and goals.
- Demonstrated a high level of expertise in UBD unit planning and mentored faculty in kind
- Established a free period club for students to learn knitting and crochet with zero funding, all based on community outreach
Middle School Art Teacher
Scituate Public Schools
Scituate, Massachusetts
03.2014 - 06.2017
- Created positive educational climate to promote student learning.
- Encouraged creativity and self-expression in students while also teaching them the elements and principles of design
- Utilized technology and multimedia tools to enhance teaching and engage students.
- Maintained accurate records of grades and attendance for all classes.
- Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
- Determined lesson objectives and clearly communicated to students.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Developed spreadsheet design for recording department goals data
- Engaged students in the informal and formal critique processes to asses growth and achievement
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
The College of New Jersey
Trenton, NJ05-1998
Skills
- 2-D and 3-D instruction, including but not limited to ceramics, acrylic, watercolor, charcoal, plaster, metal smithing, lamp working, casting
- Facilitating teen learning sessions
- Fostering a positive mindset
- Lesson planning and educational framework design
- Differentiated Instruction
- PBIS Implementation
- Best practices for students with diverse needs
- Community engagement
- Experienced with Google and Microsoft productivity tools
Accomplishments
2019 Recipient of the Mass MOCA Phoebe Pepper Award for contributions to Art Education in Berkshire County MA
Timeline
Art Teacher
Pittsfield Public Schools
08.2017 - 06.2020
Middle School Art Teacher
Scituate Public Schools
03.2014 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
The College of New Jersey