Kuyler Lang
Elementary Teacher / College Art Professor
College Place,Washington
Summary
Experienced and highly qualified art instructor with over 20 years of professional work in a variety of artistic and educational instruction. Adept at building positive culture through collaboration and communication with both professional peers and students. Extensive knowledge of a variety of artistic media, methods, and historical and cultural art concepts. Expertise in engaging, effective, and dynamic instructional pedagogy. Passion for building a culture of representation, inclusion, and recognition of the abilities of all artists from diverse cultures, physiological abilities, genders, and ethnicities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Art Instructor
Enable Art
06.2024 - Current
- Supported artistic growth in a wide range of ages, backgrounds, and artistic experiences.
- Created engaging and approachable lessons in a wide variety of media including paint, drawing, sculpture and pottery, collage, printmaking, and crafts.
- Developed and worked in a variety of course formats including day camps for elementary and secondary students, after school classes for elementary students, and extended evening classes for adults.
- Collaborated with the Enable Art owner to broaden clientel through addition of unique courses.
Middle School Art Teacher
Walla Walla School District
08.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with local and regional teachers and organizations to create art exhibits showcasing the skills of local artists and engaging a variety of community members in art appreciation.
- Developed curriculum that aligned with state and national standards including SEL, DEI, and local school expectations.
- Provided rich opportunities for students to experience art history, theory, and a variety of media including pottery, painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, crafts, calligraphy, and many others.
- Engaged in constant communication with students abd their guardians in order to share and obtain positive and constructive feedback on student growth and needs.
- Fostered an environment of inclusivity through instruction and assignments reflecting student interests, backgrounds, and representations of varied ethnicities, cultures, genders, and cultures reflecting both local and global diversity.
- Employed a range of differentiation to not only accomodate but to embrace varied languages, physiological abilities, and physical and psychological traumas.
- Managed the ordering, organization, and distribution of art supplies to enhance student growth with a limited budget.
University Contract Art Teacher
Walla Walla University
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Conducted daily sessions of student led critical analysis of art and constructive critiques of peer design.
- Implemented multi-sensory approaches to fine art instruction including use of technology, music as inspiration, taste and visual connections, expression of personal interests in design, and incorporating cultural backgrounds and personal stories to create art.
- Provided exploration of art using a lens of diversity by featuring art from multiple ethnic groups, historical periods, nationalities, genders, and philosophical perspectives.
- Engaged students with from a variety of artistic backgrounds and degrees of interests in and ensured growth regardless of artistic ability (perceived or otherwise).
- Provided contacts and methodology for students to teach learned artistic concepts to others and provided feedback for those teaching sessions.
Elementary Teacher
Upper Columbia Conference Of SeventhDay Adventists
08.2003 - 06.2023
- Crafted dynamic and well organized classroom structure providing balance of student directed, peer mentored, and teacher guided learning opportunities.
- Enhanced student learning by attending and implementing multitude of professional development courses.
- Utilized technology to provide engaging and memorable learning.
- Developed close working relationship with each student by communicating clear expectations, constant affirmation of efforts, and appreciation of interests.
- Created and executed compelling and effective lessons that fostered student growth.
- Participated in numerious school committees, both artistic and general academic, to understand and improve experience for students, staff, and constituents.
Head Teacher Grades 1 - 8
Montana Conference Of Seventh Day Adventists
01.2002 - 06.2023
- Managed small parochial school as acting principal including membership on school board, enforcing disciplinary measures, oversight of basic facility maintenance, keeping of records, and miscellaneous administrative duties.
- Built relationships between community, families, church, local businesses, and especially students.
- Prepared lessons, ordered curriculum, directed multi-grade peer learning, instructed small groups, planned multi-day educational trips, and fostered student directed learning.
Education
MEd - Literacy Instruction
Walla Walla University
College Place, WA 06.2004 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Walla Walla College
College Place, WA 09.1996 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Walla Walla College
College Place, WA 09.1996 - 06.2002
Associate of Arts - General
Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla, WA 09.1997 - 12.1999
Skills
- Familiar with Microsoft Suite, Photoshop (PC), Procreate (IOS)
Approachable and Collaborative
Appreciation of various perspectives / needs of students and staff
Enthusiasm for adapting to best practices
Strong sense of classroom management and organization
Dynamic and engaging teaching style
Accomplished artist
20 Years of Teaching Experience
Professional Achievements
Certification and Training
-IMSE: Orton Gillingham Literacy Training
-NAD Certified K-12 Art, Biology
-NAD Certified Elementary Education
-Washington State Teaching Certificate (2023)
-Completed CPR \ First Aid Training 2022
Collaborations and Committees
-Member of Walla Walla University Professional Education Advisory Board from 2005 to present.
-Participated in a variety of school committees including SEL, accreditation, school survey, etc.
Community Arts and Education Experience
-Set up art shows for Eastern Washington Educational Service District, Walla Walla High School, and the Walla Walla Fair.
-Running learning workshops through Walla Walla Children’s Museum
-Teaching adult and youth art courses through Enable Art
-Lead Y/A and teen book club through Book & Game for nearly a decade
-Mural and window painting at a variety of businesses in downtown Walla Walla and Milton Freewater
Professional & Amateur Art Experience
-Multiple art commissions including table games, illustration, book covers, logo design, clothing prints, and personal portraits
-Avid inker, painter, sculptor, craft, and sketch journal artist
Timeline
Art Instructor
Enable Art
06.2024 - Current
Middle School Art Teacher
Walla Walla School District
08.2023 - Current
University Contract Art Teacher
Walla Walla University
06.2022 - 10.2023
MEd - Literacy Instruction
Walla Walla University
06.2004 - 06.2008
Elementary Teacher
Upper Columbia Conference Of SeventhDay Adventists
08.2003 - 06.2023
Head Teacher Grades 1 - 8
Montana Conference Of Seventh Day Adventists
01.2002 - 06.2023
Associate of Arts - General
Walla Walla Community College
09.1997 - 12.1999
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Walla Walla College
09.1996 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Walla Walla College
09.1996 - 06.2002
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