Karen Martorana
Sea Cliff,NY
Summary
Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Art Supervisor Position
Valley Stream-13
09.1991 - Current
- Trained and mentored student teachers on regulations, best practices and performance strategies.
- Setting goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with Valley Stream 13 plan and vision
- Organizing workflow and ensuring that the Art Dept. understands their duties or delegated tasks.
- Coordinate numerous exhibitions between all four schools to enhance opportunities for our students to showcase their talents.
- Managed art supply budgets
- Constructive leadership style to encourage shared ideas and collaborate.
Elementary Art Teacher
Valley Stream 13
09.1991 - Current
- Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students in grades kindergarten through 12th.
- Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create stimulating art curriculums.
- Taught classes on painting, collage, and color theory.
- Assisted students in developing unique artistic skills and techniques.
- Organized and led field trips to local art galleries and museums to enrich curriculum and student experience.
- Enhanced classroom instruction with multimedia presentations.
- Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.
- Developed and maintained relationships with local artists and museums to enhance student learning.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
Elementary Art Teacher
Hewlett/Woodmere #14
01.2021 - 06.2021
Education
Master of Science - Art Education
Queens College of The City University of New York
Flushing, NY09.1990
Bachelor of Science - Art History
State University College At Oneonta
Oneonta, NY05.1987
Skills
budget management
professional communication
event coordination
proficient in microsoft office applications
experienced remote collaborator (zoom)
adaptable
strong time management
Accomplishments
Valley Stream P.T.A. Lifetime Achievement Award
Winner of a multitude of P.T.A. minigrants
involvement in multiple events (multicultural committee, lights on for education commitee, field day, etc.)
School beautification (permanent murals, displays, etc.)
Affiliations
Long Island Art Teachers Association
Independent Feature Film Association
New York State Union of Teachers
National Art Education Association
Balanced Mind Conference
Certification
New York state Permanent Certification, Art K-12
Timeline
Elementary Art Teacher
Hewlett/Woodmere #14
01.2021 - 06.2021
Art Supervisor Position
Valley Stream-13
09.1991 - Current
Elementary Art Teacher
Valley Stream 13
09.1991 - Current
Master of Science - Art Education
Queens College of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Science - Art History
State University College At Oneonta
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