Lauren Almarode
North Port
Summary
Dynamic Elementary Art Teacher with a proven track record at Imagine School at North Port, excelling in lesson planning and classroom management. Expertly designed engaging curriculum and successfully managed budgets for art supplies, fostering an inclusive environment that enhanced student creativity and participation in school-wide art shows.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary Art Teacher
Imagine School at North Port
North Port
08.2011 - Current
- Developed and implemented skill-building activities to build students' abilities.
- Managed an annual budget for purchasing new supplies needed for the program.
- Cultivated a classroom environment focused on inclusion and growth, fostering social and academic development.
- Developed lesson plans to teach course materials according to schedule.
Substitute Teacher
Manatee County Schools
Manatee County
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Followed established lesson plans to continue learning trajectory.
- Explained assignments and relayed information from lead teacher.
Education
Master of Arts - Art Education
Art of Education University
Online08-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Ringling College of Art And Design
Sarasota05-2005
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Artistic techniques
- Budget management
- Team collaboration
- Student engagement
- Curriculum design
- School-wide art shows
Accomplishments
- Nominated Teacher of the Year - 2023, 2022
- National Art Winner for Pabst Blue Ribbon - 2006
Affiliations
- Illustrated and published a children's book - 2022
- Graphic Design for Brewery in Maine and New Hampshire - 2019-present
- City of North Port's Art Advisory Board Member - 2015 - 2019
Websites
Timeline
Elementary Art Teacher
Imagine School at North Port
08.2011 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Manatee County Schools
08.2010 - 05.2011
Master of Arts - Art Education
Art of Education University
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Ringling College of Art And Design
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