KATIE BURNETT
West Hartford,CT
Summary
Dedicated Educator and fierce advocate for the Arts. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with a good understanding of non-profit business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative and motivated to do meaningful work that brings a sense of belonging and community to all people.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Arts Department Chair
Kingswood Oxford School
06.2022 - Current
- Oversee grades 6-12 curriculum
- Plan and execute professional development sessions for faculty.
- Observe, coach and mentor departmental teachers
- Built collaborative team of adults dedicated to joint attainment of department goals.
- Represent organization at industry conferences and events.
- Write grants for classroom materials and professional development support.
- Manage budget and create a strong relationship with our vendors
- Serve on the Upper School leadership team
Visual Arts Teacher
Kingswood Oxford School
08.2017 - Current
- 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.
- Assisted students in developing unique artistic skills and techniques.
- Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create stimulating art curriculums.
- Enhanced classroom instruction with multimedia presentations.
- Developed and facilitated after-school art clubs and activities for students to hone skills.
- Organized and led field trips to local art galleries and museums to enrich the curriculum and student experience.
- Assisted in the development of student portfolios for college and scholarship applications.
- Developed and maintained relationships with local artists and museums to enhance student learning.
- Scheduled shows and arranged visiting artist residency programs in accordance with the school calendar.
- Sponsored student fine arts clubs, attending club meetings and events.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered a culture of discovery, and provided a well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in the program.
- Researched best practices for arts integration and visual arts trends and applied new techniques to lesson plan material.
- Developed new courses, selected curricula, sourced materials, and created syllabi to fill educational gaps.
- Guided students through process of artistic self-discovery, helping each evaluate and develop personal talents.
Visual Arts Teacher
Center For Prison Education, Wesleyan University
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Designed curriculum for and taught in-person classes at the Cheshire Men's Prison.
- Worked collaboratively with prison administrators to implement a visual arts program that provided a creative outlet for students.
Mentor Teacher
Connecticut Association for Independent Schools
08.2022 - 08.2022
- Mentor new Visual Arts teachers in classroom planning and curriculum writing prior to the school year.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Mentor Teacher
KingswoodOxford School
08.2021 - Current
- Serve as a support for a new teacher in their first two years of teaching.
- Help with curriculum writing and grading
- Meet regularly with mentees and attend evening meetings with other mentors.
Visual Arts Department Chair
Renbrook School
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Observed, coached and mentored departmental teachers
- Built collaborative team of adults dedicated to joint attainment of department goals.
- Represented organization at conferences and events.
- Oversaw curriculum for grades pre-k-9
- Served as a member of the school's curriculum mapping committee
- Established and maintained strong relationships with other schools.
Upper School Visual Arts Teacher and Advisor
Renbrook School
08.2014 - 08.2017
- 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.
- Assisted students in developing unique artistic skills and techniques.
- Taught classes in painting, collage, drawing, ceramics, printmaking and sculpture.
- Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback.
- Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
- Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students in grades kindergarten through 12th.
- Developed and facilitated after-school art clubs and activities for students to hone skills.
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
Visual Arts Teacher
Watkinson School
08.2007 - 06.2011
- Taught painting, drawing, printmaking, and sculpture.
- Managed supply ordering and inventory for visual art courses
- Represented the Visual Arts at admission events.
- Arranged gallery trips and artist talks for students
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
MFA -
Bard College
Annondale-on-Hudson, NYBFA -
University of Hartford Art School
West Hartford, CTSkills
- Strategic Planning
- Program Oversight
- Talent Recruitment
- Leadership and People Development
- Community Outreach
- Departmental Coordination
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Approachable Leader
- Goal Setting
- Policies and Procedures
- Budget Planning
- Mission and Vision
- Relationship and Team Building
- Client Engagement
Hobbies
I have always loved to be active. Running and yoga give me a sense of balance in my life. Painting in my studio or with my students brings me joy. Writing in my journal each morning gives me space to reflect and spending time with my five children and my husband warms my heart and keeps me young.
Timeline
Mentor Teacher
Connecticut Association for Independent Schools
08.2022 - 08.2022
Visual Arts Department Chair
Kingswood Oxford School
06.2022 - Current
Mentor Teacher
KingswoodOxford School
08.2021 - Current
Visual Arts Teacher
Center For Prison Education, Wesleyan University
06.2021 - 07.2022
Visual Arts Teacher
Kingswood Oxford School
08.2017 - Current
Visual Arts Department Chair
Renbrook School
06.2016 - 08.2017
Upper School Visual Arts Teacher and Advisor
Renbrook School
08.2014 - 08.2017
Visual Arts Teacher
Watkinson School
08.2007 - 06.2011
MFA -
Bard College
BFA -
University of Hartford Art School
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