Kathleen Boyer
Visual Arts Teacher
Connersville,IN
Summary
Professional Art Teacher licensed in Indiana with a K-12 Visual Arts License. Focused on maximizing student educational potential by applying diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skillful in delivering lectures, facilitating discussions and planning hands-on activities to enhance learning. Expert in hands on teaching and differentiation approaches. Found innovative ways to integrate digital learning into the art department curriculum during the 2020 Pandemic.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
High School Art Teacher
Fayette County School Corporation
Connersville, IN
08.2017 - Current
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Taught students to identify key elements of style, intent and emotion when experiencing art.
- Guided students to develop and hone creative processes and problem-solving skills.
- Taught classes on variety of topics, including ceramics, jewelry, advanced 3D, and introduction to 2D and 3D art , organizing and writing original lesson plans for each class.
Summer Camp Director
Girl Scouts Of Southwest Indiana
Evansville, IN
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Supervised camper and team safety by issuing clear directives for ideal behaviors and required monitoring strategies.
- Handled all administrative and business management needs for a busy girl scout camp with as many as 50 children in attendance each summer season.
- Arranged packed activity schedule with numerous outdoor activities, crafts and learning opportunities.
- Scheduled staff based on personal strengths and coverage requirements.
K-6 Elementary Art Teacher
Fayette County School Corporation
Connersville, IN
08.2013 - 05.2017
- Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
- Set reasonable performance and learning goals for students to strive for and achieve.
- Coordinated field trips to museums and galleries to expose students to examples of art and history.
Camp Isanogel Summer Staff- Various Positions
Hillcroft Services
Muncie, IN
05.2011 - 07.2013
- This was a summer camp for people with disabilities where I held several positions over the summers between college years. The positions I held starting with the most recent were; Cabin Life Specialist, Art Programing Director, Teaching Artist, Cabin Counselor.
- Cabin Life Specialist: I interviewed, hired, and trained the cabin staff to work and care for people with disabilities of all ages. I scheduled the day staff and I supported them while ensuring the care of our campers was high quality.
- Art Programming Director: I was in charge of the arts programing for the summer and I worked with 3 others to ensure that there were fun sessions and events they could attend.
- Teaching Artist: I came in during the year to teach monthly classes to people with disabilities
- Cabin Staff: I worked with a team of staff to ensure that all people in our cabin were fed according to their dietary needs, personal hygiene was upheld, and attended the programing at camp.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapist
Hillcroft Services
Muncie, IN
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Work with several children with autism each week to help build life skills that would eventually help them achieve a more independent life at home or in school
- Took on extra work by tutoring a student in math and language after school to help him in his school goals as well as his behavioral ones.
- Identified concerns, research methodologies and optimal experimental designs to collect desired information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - K-12 Visual Arts Teacher
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 08.2008 - 07.2012
High School Diploma -
Castle High School
Newburgh, IN 08.2004 - 05.2008
Skills
Visual Arts Instruction
undefinedHobbies
- Jewelry Making
- Metalworking
- Woodworking
- Dungeons and Dragons
- Archery
- Home Renovation
Work Availability
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Accomplishments
- Became the Art Department Chair where I supervised staff members in curriculum Development and led technology based professional development.
- Wrote and received a $3,500 grant for new kilns in the ceramics room.
- Received an award from Spectrum (LGBTQ+ Campus Group) for doing the P.R. and marketing for the club for 3 years.
- Received the top 3 highest awards in Girl Scouts, the Gold Award, Silver Award, and Bronze Award.
Quote
Every artist was first and amateur.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Timeline
High School Art Teacher
Fayette County School Corporation
08.2017 - Current
Summer Camp Director
Girl Scouts Of Southwest Indiana
05.2017 - 07.2018
K-6 Elementary Art Teacher
Fayette County School Corporation
08.2013 - 05.2017
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapist
Hillcroft Services
08.2012 - 05.2013
Camp Isanogel Summer Staff- Various Positions
Hillcroft Services
05.2011 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Science - K-12 Visual Arts Teacher
Ball State University
08.2008 - 07.2012
High School Diploma -
Castle High School
08.2004 - 05.2008
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