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Kelly Abernathy
Art Educator, M.Ed
Portland,OR
Summary
Passionate Art Educator with eleven years of experience kindergarten through eighth grade. Experience in rural and urban settings, Title I schools with high diversity, high levels of trauma and poverty, special education. Sponsored or cosponsored several clubs each year and willing to participate in extracurricular events. Five years experience with one-on-one math and reading interventions. Developed curriculums for a variety of subjects. Led a team of ten through covid to provide students with quality online access to art, PE, music, and social emotional learning courses. Extremely flexible in assisting where needed. Committed to continuing to provide excellent art education.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
4
Certificates
Work History
ESS
Licensed Building Substitute
09.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Assigned Licensed Building Substitute for Metzger Elementary School for the 2023-2024 school year
- Accurately present lessons to a variety of students in several classrooms ranging from PreK to fifth grade
- Demonstrate flexibility in last minute changes to schedule and classroom assignments
- Supported special education students in one-on-one settings as well as facilitating inclusion in classroom activities
- Prebuilt art lessons for the special education learning center that included written lessons and prepared materials
- Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with multiple team members, support staff, and students
Grade Potential Tutoring
Tutor
10.2022 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Traveled to student's home or to another place of student's choice to conduct tutoring sessions.
- Created and implemented individual lesson plans based on student learning styles.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and motivate students.
- Assessed student progress at each session, making recommendations that increased effectiveness of tutoring and lessons.
eStem Public Charter Schools K-6
Art Teacher, Team Lead
07.2018 - 06.2022
Job overview
- Supported team members in curriculum building, lesson planning, and communication with administration and across campus
- Maintained close classroom teacher contact for integrating enrichment into core lesson planning
- Wrote several curriculums including Art K-6th grades as well as courses on Fashion Design, Reading Enrichment, Math Enrichment, Environmental Science, and Economics.
- Worked closely with Title I and Dyslexia departments to develop and implement effective enrichment reading instruction and data collection
- Mentored several full-time elementary school faculty
- Mentored art and education students from local colleges
- Co-sponsored several clubs including Student Council, Ladies who LEAD, and Anime Club
- Founded and sponsored Fashion Club, fostering community through teamwork while building unique designs made from recycled materials, participated in the annual Curbside Couture Fashion show at the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum
- Created lessons that show cultural responsiveness in a diverse class setting
- Created positive educational climate to promote student learning.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Collaborated with management team to implement new work procedures or policies.
- Monitored and implemented ongoing formal and informal student learning assessments.
Pangburn School District
Art Teacher
08.2013 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Created lessons that covered state standards, incorporated literacy and math concepts, and catered to student requests and interests
- Encouraged student creativity with motivation, positive feedback and constructive criticism.
- Instructed students on proper care and use of art tools and equipment.
- Planned and presented art displays and exhibitions to showcase student work for school and community.
- Inspire students to grow as artists while fostering a lifelong appreciation for art
- Founded and sponsored the Junior Art Club, creating community art experiences and taking field trips to art museums
- Founded and sponsored Sci-Fi Fantasy Club, celebrated common interests among students and fostered community-building activities
- Sponsored Student Council, led students to gather feedback on new online learning formats and provide data to administration
- Co-sponsored the Ladies of Character Club, an organization dedicated to social and emotional learning through academic endeavors, positive behavior, and philanthropic activities
- Gained international attention when students sent condolence letters and drawings to France in response to the Paris attacks of 2015
Education
University of Arkansas At Little RockLittle Rock
Masters of Education from Secondary Education
University Overview
- Dean's List each semester
- 4.0 GPA
- Graduated magna cum laude
- Mexico Studies Abroad on Mayan Architecture and History
- 10 hours per week of work study 2010-2012, uploaded and organized department's slide collection
Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville
Bachelor of Arts from International Studies, Art Education, Spanish
University Overview
- Dean's List, 2006-2009
- 3.6 GPA
- Minor in Spanish, Concentration in Art Education
- Participated in the English Conversation Club, a group that joined American and foreign exchange students together for practice in conversational English, 2005-2009
Skills
Safe, Positive Learning Environmentundefined
Certification
Oregon Preliminary License, PreK-12 Art endorsement, through 2026
Timeline
Licensed Building Substitute
ESS
09.2023 - Current
Tutor
Grade Potential Tutoring
10.2022 - 08.2023
Art Teacher, Team Lead
eStem Public Charter Schools K-6
07.2018 - 06.2022
Art Teacher
Pangburn School District
08.2013 - 05.2018
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Masters of Education from Secondary Education
Arkansas Tech University
Bachelor of Arts from International Studies, Art Education, Spanish
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