- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Supporting STEM education initiatives and mentorship programs
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
- Music, as I am a trained musician and can play over ten instruments
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
Liam Rubel
Brooklyn
Summary
Dynamic Visual Art Teacher with a proven track record at P.S. 298 Dr. Betty Shabazz Elementary School, adept in fostering creativity through project-based learning and effective classroom management. Skilled in mixed media and art history, I inspire students to explore their artistic talents while cultivating a supportive and engaging learning environment. Highly focused on team collaboration and achieving student success, adaptable to changing educational needs. Recognized for strong communication skills, curriculum development, and ability to inspire creativity.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Visual Arts Teacher
P.S. 298 Dr. Betty Shabazz Elementary School
08.2021 - Current
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Worked collaboratively with school administrators to implement intellectually challenging visual arts program that provided creative outlet for students along with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary projects, fostering a deeper understanding of visual arts in relation to other subjects.
- Tailored instruction to meet diverse learning needs during one-on-one sessions, and small group interventions for struggling learners along with advanced artists seeking additional challenges. Mentored students on developing their personal artistic styles while building a strong foundation in technical skills. Guided students through process of artistic self-discovery, helping each evaluate and develop personal talents.
- Facilitated peer critiques among students, enabling them to grow through constructive feedback from classmates through an established a positive classroom environment that encouraged self-expression while fostering a strong sense of respect and accountability among students.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, providing individualized feedback for growth and improvement.
- Lectured students on art history and current techniques in disciplines such as Cave Art (Paleolithic era), Ancient Egypt, Greece & Roman, Medieval to Contemporary Art (i.e. Impression, Post Impression, Abstract Concepts & Pop Art).
- Managed classroom resources effectively, ensuring all necessary materials were available for successful lesson implementation by providing visual arts equipment and tools to facilitate creation of drawings, paintings, sculptures, printmaking, collages, crafts, and other projects.
Long Term Substitute 5th Grade ELA
Tapestry Charter Middle School
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Student Teacher - Grades 5th - 8th
Tapestry Charter Middle School
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Cultivated positive relationships with students, parents, teaching staff, and administration.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication. Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Implemented assessment tools to monitor student progress, adjusting lesson plans as needed to address areas of struggle or mastery. Provided constructive feedback on student work, guiding them toward improvement while building their confidence in their abilities.
- Incorporated real-world applications into lessons, making content relevant and relatable for students.
- Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities. Utilized varied teaching techniques for different learning styles, ensuring all students had access to course material. Fostered student comprehension by incorporating visual aids and interactive activities into lessons.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating interactive technologies into lesson plans. Adapted teaching strategies to accommodate virtual learning environments, ensuring continuity of education during remote learning periods.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
SUNY Buffalo State
Buffalo, NY05-2021
Skills
- Visual arts instruction with visual communication
- Interactive classroom instruction
- Motivational
- Music theory
- Event planning
- Course development with rigorous curriculum implementation meeting visual arts national standards
- Attention to detail
- Project-based learning
- Art history knowledge
- Contemporary art
- Mixed media
- Printmaking techniques
- Painting techniques
- Sculpture skills
- Color theory
- Classroom management
- Collaborative teaching
Certification
- New York State Initial Certification - Visual Arts Teacher K-12 - 2001
- Area of Expertise - Art History & Ceramics
Professional Development
• Connected Arts Network (CAN), Meets monthly to design arts-based instructional materials, strategies, and toolkits to disseminate to arts educators nationwide, 2021-Present.
• Ticket for Two to integrate Social Studies and Art with Metropolitan Museum and MoMA
• Ecological Sustainability with MoMA, an interdisciplinary lense on bridging the sciences and arts to foster students learning on how to create a better future.
• Basquiat Project at the Brooklyn Museum, finding social justice in our everyday communities, and helping students advocate their voice.
Interests
Accomplishments
• Big Apple Teacher Award, Teacher of the Year finalist, NYC Public Schools, 2023
• Procured donation of piano to P.S. 298 Auditorium
• Curated a free book drive to support literacy for all students
Timeline
Visual Arts Teacher
P.S. 298 Dr. Betty Shabazz Elementary School
08.2021 - Current
Long Term Substitute 5th Grade ELA
Tapestry Charter Middle School
05.2021 - 06.2021
Student Teacher - Grades 5th - 8th
Tapestry Charter Middle School
01.2021 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
SUNY Buffalo State
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