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Lila Day

Lila Day

Denver,CO

Summary

High School Art Teacher specializing in ceramics, visual, and digital arts, with a strong emphasis on project-based learning and curriculum innovation. Experienced in fostering artistic expression and technical skills across diverse student populations, enhancing classroom engagement and promoting a love for the arts.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

High School Art Teacher

School District 27J
01.2024 - Current
  • Developed and taught ceramics, digital arts, and visual arts courses using project-based learning and innovative curriculum design to enhance student engagement and creativity.
  • Designed engaging lesson plans for diverse artistic techniques and mediums.
  • Facilitated art workshops to enhance student creativity and self-expression.
  • Organized student art exhibitions to showcase talents and foster community involvement.

Pottery Instructor

Art Students League of Denver
01.2022 - Current
  • Led pottery classes emphasizing hand-building, wheel-throwing, glazing, and firing techniques to enhance student skills and creativity.
  • Designed and implemented engaging pottery curriculum for diverse student groups.
  • Facilitated hands-on pottery workshops to enhance student creativity and skill development.
  • Guided students through various pottery techniques using wheel-throwing and hand-building methods.

Visual Arts Teacher (K-8)

Pueblo School District No. 60
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Delivered engaging visual arts classes for grades K-8, fostering creativity and artistic expression.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans in visual arts for diverse student populations.
  • Facilitated art workshops that encouraged creativity and self-expression among students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to integrate arts into cross-curricular projects and activities.

Art Teacher

El Pueblo History Museum
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Designed engaging ceramics lessons and led hands-on instruction to enhance student creativity and understanding of techniques.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student populations.
  • Facilitated art workshops to encourage creativity and self-expression.
  • Collaborated with museum staff to integrate history into art curriculum.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Ceramics

CSU Pueblo
Denver, CO
01-2022

Skills

  • Curriculum Development
  • Project-Based Learning
  • Classroom Management
  • Student Engagement
  • Ceramics
  • Digital Art
  • Mixed Media Techniques
  • Drawing
  • Art History Integration
  • Art critique
  • Portfolio Development

Timeline

High School Art Teacher

School District 27J
01.2024 - Current

Pottery Instructor

Art Students League of Denver
01.2022 - Current

Visual Arts Teacher (K-8)

Pueblo School District No. 60
01.2020 - 01.2022

Art Teacher

El Pueblo History Museum
01.2019 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) - Ceramics

CSU Pueblo
Lila Day