Karen Michelle Godfrey
Summary
Experienced visual arts educator with a passion for teaching and nurturing artistic talent in elementary school students. Skilled in delivering effective instruction to both large groups and individuals. Creates a positive and inclusive learning environment for students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Emphasizes the connection between art and various academic disciplines. Committed to professional growth and constantly seeking opportunities to enhance teaching techniques and explore innovative strategies. Engages in personal art practices, including drawing and painting.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fine Arts Team Leader
The American School of Tegucigalpa
08.2023 - Current
- Organizes biweekly meetings with a team of 10 art and music teachers from elementary to high school.
- Organizes art and music school-wide events.
- Mentor new teachers.
- Attends monthly team leader meetings with all departments.
- Leads team in directional change for lesson planning using project-based learning methods.
- Attends monthly meetings with the curriculum director to assist in planning the new direction of the school curriculum.
- Communicates new information about curriculum change to the fine arts team.
- Facilitates PBL professional development.
Elementary Visual Arts Teacher
The American School of Tegucigalpa
07.2018 - Current
- Create lesson plans for grades K-5 paying particular attention to planning for all learning styles.
- Teach lessons using whole group instruction and the GANAG method.
- Analyze student work and continue individual instruction where needed.
- Organized and conducted distance learning classes during a pandemic.
Elementary Academic Team Leader
The American School of Tegucigalpa
08.2020 - 01.2023
- Attended monthly meetings with the principal and assistant principal representing specials team (art, music, PE, library, and computer science).
- Collaborated with other academic team leaders from each grade level in school-wide initiatives.
Visual Arts Teacher
Duval County Public Schools - Ramona Boulevard Elementary
08.2013 - 06.2018
- Create lesson plans for grades K-5 paying particular attention to planning for all learning styles.
- Teach lessons using whole group instruction and the gradual release method.
- Analyzed student work and continue individual education where needed.
- Planned and implemented an annual school-wide art show.
- Planned and implemented a weekly art club for fourth and fifth-grade students.
- Served on the student achievement committee; assisted in planning various student achievement activities.
Education
Master of Art Education -
The Art of Education University
Osage, IA08.2023
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Interior Design
International Academy of Merchandising And Design
Tampa, FL12.1999
Skills
- Curriculum and Lesson Planning
- Whole group Instruction
- Individual Instruction
- Online Instruction
- Classroom Management
- Project Based Learning
- Google Workspace
- Elementary Spanish
Certification
Florida Teaching Certificate in Visual Arts K-12 with ESOL Endorsement
Timeline
Fine Arts Team Leader
The American School of Tegucigalpa
08.2023 - Current
Elementary Academic Team Leader
The American School of Tegucigalpa
08.2020 - 01.2023
Elementary Visual Arts Teacher
The American School of Tegucigalpa
07.2018 - Current
Visual Arts Teacher
Duval County Public Schools - Ramona Boulevard Elementary
08.2013 - 06.2018
Master of Art Education -
The Art of Education University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Interior Design
International Academy of Merchandising And Design
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