Karen Applegate
Portland,OR
Summary
Innovative art educator with expertise in curriculum design and classroom management. Proven ability to foster creativity and enhance student expression through interdisciplinary collaboration and engaging art projects.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Middle School Art Teacher
Gresham Barlow School District
Gresham, Oregon
08.2001 - Current
- Designed engaging art curricula for diverse elementary students to foster creativity.
- Facilitated interactive art projects that boosted student expression and fostered innovation.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate art across subjects, promoting interdisciplinary learning.
- Organized student art exhibitions to highlight individual talents and foster community appreciation.
- Developed assessment tools that accurately measured artistic progress and informed instructional strategies.
- Provided individualized support tailored to varying artistic abilities of students.
- Managed classroom supplies and materials, ensuring seamless lesson delivery.
- Participated in professional development workshops focused on modern teaching strategies.
Elementary Art Teacher
Indianapolis Public Schools
Indianapolis, Indiana
09.1997 - 06.2001
- Designed engaging art curricula for diverse elementary students to foster creativity.
- Facilitated interactive art projects that enhanced student expression and innovation.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate art across subjects, promoting interdisciplinary learning.
- Organized student art exhibitions to showcase talents and celebrate achievements.
- Developed assessment tools to measure progress in artistic skills and inform instruction.
- Provided individualized support tailored to varying artistic abilities of students.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching strategies and student engagement.
- Managed classroom supplies and materials to support effective lesson delivery.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Portland State University
Portland, OR06-2011
MBA - Teacher Certification
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL06-1997
Master of Arts - Painting, Ceramics, Art History
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY02-1993
Skills
- Curriculum design
- Classroom management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Art evaluation
- Digital art methods
- Professional development
Timeline
Middle School Art Teacher
Gresham Barlow School District
08.2001 - Current
Elementary Art Teacher
Indianapolis Public Schools
09.1997 - 06.2001
Master of Arts - Education
Portland State University
MBA - Teacher Certification
Florida Atlantic University
Master of Arts - Painting, Ceramics, Art History
Pratt Institute