Kelie Myers
Tahlequah,Oklahoma
Summary
A committed K-12 teacher who is passionate about delivering lessons to students at all levels of education in either core curriculum or art education. Focused and driven to promote student improvement through continuous academic progress monitoring, facilitating a self-motivated learning environment and proven process-based methods. Dedicated to developing an effective curriculum that focuses on achieving realistic objectives while striving for excellence.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary Educator
Heritage Elementary (Tahlequah Public Schools)
Tahlequah, OK
09.2025 - Current
- Reading specialist working with small groups in the Literacy Lab for grades K-3rd (2025-26)
- Substitute teacher for grades K-5
- Long Term Leave Substitute Teacher 1st and 2nd grade
- Implemented a curriculum in accord with school guidelines as well as developed curriculum as needed
- Assisted students with classwork and held daily lesson plans
- Tracked students' progress and gave individual feedback
Private Art Instructor
Myers Studio
Tahlequah & Tulsa, OK
08.2002 - Current
- Provided private art instruction to youth and adult students through local craft shops and conventions while pursuing bachelor's degree.
- Collaborated with institutions such as Northeastern State University, Rogers State University, Indian Capitol Technology Center and Bacone College to deliver art classes and workshops.
- Developed curriculum and implimented instruction in nearly every major museum in the state, including Philbrook Museum of Art, Gilcrease Museum, Ahha Gallery and Living Arts of Tulsa.
- Facilitated art education for homeschool students in personal studio.
- Managed class sizes ranging from 6 to 35 students for camps, workshops, and museum studies.
High School Studio Art Instructor
Wagoner High School
Wagoner, OK
07.2013 - 01.2014
- Facilitated arts education through the hands-on studio art learning experience
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans incorporating various art mediums and techniques
- Integrated art history and cultural context into curriculum
- Designed and delivered differentiated instruction to meet individual student learning needs and styles
- Utilized various assessment methods to evaluate student progress and provided constructive feedback
- Developed and Implemented curriculum for extra curricular art programs through things such as art completions, art club and chalk art teams.
Elementary Para-Substitute Teacher
Greenwood Elementary (Tahlequah Public Schools)
Tahlequah, OK
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Substitute Teacher for grades Kindergarten through 4" grade
- Long Term Leave Substitute Teacher-2nd grade
- Assisted in Literacy Lab as a Reading Specialist
- Implemented a curriculum in accord with school guidelines as well as developed curriculum as needed
- Assisted students with classwork and held daily lesson plans
- Tracked students' progress and gave individual feedback
- Asisted with RISE gifted and talented program (Art & Music)
- Aided teachers in every grade level with daily classroom needs including Special Education classes
High School Studio Art Instructor
Keys High School
07.2008 - 01.2009
- Facilitated arts education through the hands-on studio art learning experience
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans incorporating various art mediums and techniques
- Integrated art history and cultural context into curriculum
- Designed and delivered differentiated instruction to meet individual student learning needs and styles
- Utilized various assessment methods to evaluate student progress and provided constructive feedback
- Developed and Implemented curriculum for extra curricular art programs through things such as art completions, art club and chalk art teams.
Junior High & High School Art Humanities and Art Appreciation Teacher
Westville Public Schools
07.2005 - 06.2008
- Facilitated arts education through the hands-on studio art learning experience
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans incorporating various art mediums and techniques
- Integrated art history and cultural context into curriculum
- Designed and delivered differentiated instruction to meet individual student learning needs and styles
- Utilized various assessment methods to evaluate student progress and provided constructive feedback
- Developed and Implemented curriculum for extra curricular art programs through things such as art completions, art club and chalk art teams.
- Adapted art curriculum and implemented instruction for the alternative education students
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art Emphasis
Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK05-2006
Skills
- Extensive experience in teaching reading, writing and grammer skills
- Knowledge and experience in literacy student testing
- Literacy data analysis and monitoring
- Superior knowledge of art, art history, humanities and basic elementary curriculum
- Familiarity with general classroom management at all grade levels including early childhood and adult education
- Art studio classroom procedures, including supplies & equipment supervisory oversight
- Communications skills
- Observational skills
- Classroom management
- Collaboration & teamwork
- STEAM methods
- Designing engaging lesson plans
- Adapting for diverse learners
- Leading clubs and organizations that enrich the student experience
- Technical Skills (EdTech):Learning Management Systems (LMS): Google Classroom, Canvas, Sylogist, Blackboard
Virtual Learning Tools: Zoom, Microsoft Teams, interactive whiteboard technology
Educational Software: Student Information Systems (SIS), digital educational tools
Certification
Oklahoma State Certified Teacher
Certified in General Education K-12
Art K-12 Since 2006
. Currently seeking additional certification in Elementary Education Subtext 1& 2 - testing scheduled March 2026
Timeline
Elementary Educator
Heritage Elementary (Tahlequah Public Schools)
09.2025 - Current
High School Studio Art Instructor
Wagoner High School
07.2013 - 01.2014
Elementary Para-Substitute Teacher
Greenwood Elementary (Tahlequah Public Schools)
08.2012 - 05.2013
High School Studio Art Instructor
Keys High School
07.2008 - 01.2009
Junior High & High School Art Humanities and Art Appreciation Teacher
Westville Public Schools
07.2005 - 06.2008
Private Art Instructor
Myers Studio
08.2002 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Art Emphasis
Northeastern State University