Margaret M Donahue
Worcester,MA
Summary
Retired High School Art Teacher from Worcester Public Schools, excelled in fostering student creativity and inclusivity through innovative art education. Promoted artistic techniques and collaborative teaching to enhance student engagement, culminating in city-wide exhibitions. Demonstrated exceptional classroom management and team collaboration, significantly enriching the art curriculum. Outgoing professional engaged with students to promote love of learning. Fostered creative environment, designing lesson plans and assessing student progress. Valuable educator passionate about art and art history.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Art Teacher
Worcester Public Schools
08.1987 - 06.2022
- Continuously updated professional knowledge by attending workshops, conferences, and online courses on relevant topics within the field of art education.
- Organized school-wide art exhibitions showcasing student artwork, promoting community involvement and appreciation for the arts.
- Enhanced student creativity by incorporating diverse art techniques and materials in lesson plans.
- Assessed student work and provided constructive feedback.
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to address student issues.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Managed classroom effectively, fostering a supportive environment where students felt comfortable sharing their ideas and artworks.
- Utilized differentiated instruction strategies for accommodating diverse learning needs, ensuring all students had access to quality education.
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create stimulating art curriculums.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Managed a diverse range of learners, adapting lesson plans to accommodate different abilities and interests.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA01-2006
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art Education
UMASS Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA05-1987
Skills
- Artistic Techniques
- Studio Maintenance
- Collaborative Teaching
- Student Engagement
- Inclusivity awareness
- Project-based learning
- Art history knowledge
- Classroom Management
Timeline
High School Art Teacher
Worcester Public Schools
08.1987 - 06.2022
Master of Arts - Education
Fitchburg State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art Education
UMASS Dartmouth
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