Karli Swensen
Orlando
Summary
Passionate and experienced art educator and artist dedicated to fostering creativity, emotional expression, and personal healing through the arts. Skilled at designing inclusive, engaging programs that support diverse needs and promote well-being for individuals of all ages. Committed to creating safe, supportive environments where patients and families can explore identity, build resilience, and experience the transformative power of artistic expression.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Teacher
Hartford Memorial Middle School
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Design and deliver dynamic, standards-based art instruction that fosters creativity, self-expression, and skill development in middle school learners.
- Adapt lessons to meet diverse learning styles and abilities, ensuring an inclusive and accessible art experience for all students.
- Create a safe, nurturing, and inspiring classroom environment that encourages exploration, collaboration, and confidence through art.
- Integrate various artistic media to spark curiosity and expand creative potential, including drawing, painting, sculpture, and digital design.
- Partner with faculty across disciplines to design interdisciplinary projects that connect art with broader academic and personal growth goals.
Creative Art Director
Boys and Girls Club Of Stoneham and Wakefield
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Designed and led innovative arts programming to inspire creative expression, build artistic skills, and promote emotional well-being among youth.
- Fostered a supportive, inclusive environment that encouraged personal growth through art.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing, project management, and community outreach teams to develop and implement arts-based initiatives and special events.
- Successfully cultivated partnerships and secured resources to expand access to meaningful creative opportunities for diverse youth populations.
Education
Master of Arts - Art Education
Boston University
Boston, MA05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
Plymouth State College
Plymouth, NH05.2019
Skills
- Curriculum Design
- Behavior Management
- Drawing
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Digital Arts
- Arts Advocacy
- Program Coordination
- Adobe Creative Suite
Timeline
Art Teacher
Hartford Memorial Middle School
01.2023 - 05.2025
Creative Art Director
Boys and Girls Club Of Stoneham and Wakefield
11.2021 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
Plymouth State College
Master of Arts - Art Education
Boston University
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