Lauren Aruda
Teacher
Raymond,NH
Summary
Imaginative Visual Art Teacher with over 9 years' expertise in providing a contemporary arts education to students. Skilled in applying interactive learning techniques to engage students with various art concepts and styles. Excellent communicator with experience teaching a diverse student body. Professional in field of visual arts education, prepared for this role with proven ability to inspire and educate students. Experience in designing comprehensive art programs that enhance student learning and artistic expression. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in dynamic educational environments. Proficient in classroom management and curriculum development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Visual Art Teacher
Timberlane Regional High School
Plaistow, NH
08.2023 - Current
- Taught digital and darkroom photography, with the application of Adobe software
- Created new curriculum for 2D design and Art Foundations.
- Improved student retention rates in photography by designing engaging and interactive learning experiences.
- Developed strong relationships with students, and colleagues through effective communication and collaboration.
Visual Art Teacher
Beverly High School
08.2018 - 06.2023
- Instructed students in 2D media, drawing painting and printmaking, 3D ceramics and sculpture, graphic design AP Studio Art and Adaptive Art Class.
- Managed art room supplies, equipment, and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Instructed students on visual arts techniques and assigned related art projects for students in grade levels 9-12.
- Supervised and mentored student teachers
- Partnered with the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem MA, for student art exhibitions.
- Facilitated a collaboration with Montserrat College of Art which allowed students to take art classes at the college.
- Supervised Art Club after school.
Interim STEAM Youth Art Teacher
Montserrat College Of Art
Beverly,MA
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted in the enrollment of students before the start of the camp.
- Taught Performing Arts, facilitated leading theater games, helped youth work on their diction, and set designs, and directed the students who performed a two-scene play at the end of the class.
- Instructed curriculum in sculpture, abstract, and representational projects with a variety of media including newspaper, ceramic food, and wire sculptures.
Permanent Substitute Art Teacher
Triton Regional High School
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Instructed classes in photography, advanced art, graphic design, and painting.
- Created new art lesson plans and followed existing art curriculum.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain classroom management.
- Supervised Art Club after school.
Permanent Substitute Art Teacher
Beverly High School
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Maintained classroom routines to keep students on schedule and operating at a consistent level.
- Acted as lead teacher to a senior advisory for the class of 2017.
- Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction in digital design, ceramics, and painting.
Permanent Substitute Art Teacher
Ipswich High School
11.2016 - 01.2017
- Implemented lesson plans assigned by classroom teacher to educate students about key concepts.
- Educated students in various subjects to provide a seamless transition during the absence of the head teacher.
- Taught Adobe Illustrator
- Organized and facilitated the Ipswich High Winter Art Exhibition.
Student-teacher at Newburyport High School
Newburyport High School
Newburyport, MA
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Observed my supervising practitioner teach various lessons, I
- Interacted with students, and managed classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Created and implemented 2D and 3D lesson plans.
- Participated in student art exhibition
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education & Design
Salem State University
Salem, MA05.2016
Associate of Arts - Illustration And Graphic Design
Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill, MA05.2011
Skills
- Curriculum design, record keeping, classroom management, creative problem solving, hanging student exhibitions, planning and parent communication
- Proficient in: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Windows, Macintosh, Adobe Suite, Google Classroom, Moodle, MMS, Aspen
- Skilled in: charcoal, pencil, pen and ink, printmaking, Painting: acrylics, watercolors, mixed media, 3D sculpture and ceramics, digital design, darkroom photography
- Works well collaborating with a team, able to receive constructive criticism and reflect upon practice
Accomplishments
Deans List: Fall 2013- Spring 2016
Phi Kappa Honors Society
Excellence in Art Education Award 2016
NAEA member 2015-2022
Teacher of the Month at Beverly High School 2022
Certification
Certifications
MTEL Certified, Communication & Literacy, Visual Arts
Licensed in Massachusetts Department of Secondary Education, 5-12
Certified NH Beginning Educator License
Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Teacher Endorsement
APSI Certified, Grandville, MI East Institutes
Certified Supervising Practitioner, Gordon College
Timeline
Visual Art Teacher
Timberlane Regional High School
08.2023 - Current
Interim STEAM Youth Art Teacher
Montserrat College Of Art
07.2022 - 08.2022
Visual Art Teacher
Beverly High School
08.2018 - 06.2023
Permanent Substitute Art Teacher
Triton Regional High School
04.2018 - 06.2018
Permanent Substitute Art Teacher
Beverly High School
02.2017 - 06.2017
Permanent Substitute Art Teacher
Ipswich High School
11.2016 - 01.2017
Student-teacher at Newburyport High School
Newburyport High School
01.2016 - 05.2016
Master of Arts - Education
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education & Design
Salem State University
Associate of Arts - Illustration And Graphic Design
Northern Essex Community College