Karen Williams
Visual Arts Educator
Glastonbury,CT
Summary
Enthusiastic, organized educator and business owner passionate about art, languages and culture. Committed to individual and group understanding, confidence, growth and success.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Art Teacher
Cheshire Public Schools
Cheshire, CT
09.1999 - Current
- Educate students on art styles and techniques of modern and historic art.
- Inspire students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
- Coordinated field trips to museums and galleries to expose students to examples of art and history.
- Provided feedback to students and parents on progress and abilities.
Owner/Art Instructor
Art With KaReN
GLASTONBURY, CT
08.2016 - Current
- Teach acrylic painting to groups of various ages
- Conduct monthly painting classes at East Hampton Senior Center
- Create paintings and provide instruction and guidance for people to render an artwork in their own style
Emergency Room Registrar
Hartford Hospital
Hartford, CT
11.2006 - 08.2012
- Registered and verified patient records before triage with most up-to-date information.
- Collaborated with hospital staff to verify patient identity and reason for medical necessity of Spanish-speaking patients in fast-paced emergency room.
- Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
Spanish Teacher
Cheshire World Languages
Cheshire , CT
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Taught Spanish language, art and cultures to elementary students in an after-school enrichment program.
- Established supportive learning environment that encouraged students to use their creativity and imagination to gain understanding and proficiency in the Spanish language.
Education
B.S - Art Education
Southern Connecticut State University
09.1995 - 06.1999
Spanish Certification: Grades 7-12 - Spanish
Southern Connecticut State University
09.2002 - 12.2006
World Language Certification. Grades K-6. -
Central Connecticut State University
06.2009 - 07.2009
Skills
Art Educator with Spanish certification
Verbal and written communication
Art Event Business Owner
Differentiated instruction
Body and Mind Fitness
- Cycling
- Walking
- Yoga
- Meditation
Timeline
Owner/Art Instructor
Art With KaReN
08.2016 - Current
Spanish Teacher
Cheshire World Languages
01.2010 - 12.2010
World Language Certification. Grades K-6. -
Central Connecticut State University
06.2009 - 07.2009
Emergency Room Registrar
Hartford Hospital
11.2006 - 08.2012
Spanish Certification: Grades 7-12 - Spanish
Southern Connecticut State University
09.2002 - 12.2006
Art Teacher
Cheshire Public Schools
09.1999 - Current
B.S - Art Education
Southern Connecticut State University
09.1995 - 06.1999