Maria Bowser
Baltimore,MD
Summary
A creative and energetic educator with more than 18 years experience teaching PK-12th grade art in various settings. A multi-tasker who thrives in a fast paced, collaborative environment. I have developed and adapted curriculum specific to my students needs while including high interest lessons, diverse artist inspiration, and a variety of media and techniques. I believe the classroom art studio should be an environment where all students are welcome to enter at their current skill level and be encouraged and allowed to grow, make mistakes, and try again.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Visual Art Teacher
Old Post Road Elementary School
08.2020 - Current
- Teaches a diverse population of 1st-5th grade visual art students
- Creates engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Provides modifications and accommodations to students with special needs and English language learners
- Experience using in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats.
- Model teacher for new art teachers
Teacher - Visual Art & Technology
St. Joseph School, Fullerton
08.2008 - 06.2020
- Taught Visual art for PK-8th grades and Technology for 4th-7th grades
- Worked cooperatively the special area team and classroom teachers
- Specialty area co-chair
- Facilitated and afterschool art club for 150 students
- Organized scheduling of after-school clubs and activities
- Directed stage crew, designed costumes, sets, and props, and choreographed dances for middle school musicals and Christmas shows
Visual Art Teacher
Lansdowne High School
08.2005 - 06.2008
- Taught Art 1-Art 4, AP Studio Art, Design in Clay 1&2, and Art & Technology classes
- Adapted lessons for ELL and special needs students
- Wrote curriculum for the Arts & Sciences Magnet program and the Design in Clay course.
Visual Art Teacher - Long Term Sub.
North County High School
04.2005 - 06.2005
- Taught Foundations of Art and 2D Art Processes.
Art Specialist from Asst. Art Specialist
The Barrie School Day Camp
06.2003 - 08.2005
- Facilitated Art Camp groups ages 3-15
- Supervised Assistant Specialists and Art Camp Counselors.
Education
Master of Education - Special Education
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
The University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD12.2004
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts
The University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD12.2004
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Supply Management
- Individualized Instruction
- Materials Knowledge
- Adapting Lessons for Students with Special Needs
- Every Student Responds Techniques
- Visual Teaching Strategies
Certification
- MSDE Certification - Art Pk-12
- Ancillary Credits in Special Education and Reading 6
Timeline
Visual Art Teacher
Old Post Road Elementary School
08.2020 - Current
Teacher - Visual Art & Technology
St. Joseph School, Fullerton
08.2008 - 06.2020
Visual Art Teacher
Lansdowne High School
08.2005 - 06.2008
Visual Art Teacher - Long Term Sub.
North County High School
04.2005 - 06.2005
Art Specialist from Asst. Art Specialist
The Barrie School Day Camp
06.2003 - 08.2005
Master of Education - Special Education
American College of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
The University of Maryland - College Park
Bachelor of Arts - Studio Arts
The University of Maryland-College Park
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