Maria Perez Valentin
Cedar Hill,TX
Summary
Innovative Art Teacher offering 13 years of experience in K-12 grades. Encouraging students to perform at their best and promoting a positive classroom culture. Design and present exciting lessons ( painting, drawing, craft, art history and mural) . Teacher who has a strong passion for introducing children to the interactive world of art. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Art Teacher, K-12
The Highlands School
Irving, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach art fundamentals, such as color theory, design principles, and techniques.
- Created a safe and supportive learning environment for students of all ages.
- Instructed students in the use of various art materials and techniques.
- Encouraged creativity by providing guidance on how to develop ideas into finished works of art.
- Assessed student progress throughout the semester through both formal and informal evaluations.
- Integrated technology into the classroom by using digital media tools to enhance instruction.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects that integrated art with other subjects.
- Planned and executed special events related to the visual arts such as gallery openings or artist talks.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners in the classroom setting.
- Utilized an array of assessment strategies including portfolios, rubrics, reflections, critiques.
- Attended professional development workshops related to teaching best practices in visual arts education.
- Worked closely with administrators on developing new curriculum standards for K-12 art classes.
- Incorporated a variety of instructional materials into lessons such as books, videos, slideshows.
Childcare Lead Teacher
YMCA
Carrollton, TX
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing and crafts.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
- Fallow the planning and the activities that engage students in active and meaningful experience
- Support positive behavior, social-emotional and developmental for all the students.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
ECSE Assistant Teacher (Aide Level III)
Kent Elementary School
Carrollton, TX
09.2019 - 05.2023
- Collaborate with teachers on a regular basis regarding student progress.
- Instruct students in proper classroom procedures and behavior.
- Help to prepare classroom instructional materials for lessons.
- Adapt instructional materials as necessary to meet special education guidelines.
- Help the teacher to control chaotic environments and give her the support that she needs.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
Art Teacher, K-12
San Sebastian Martir Academy
San Sebastian, PR
07.2012 - 05.2019
- Instructed students on proper care and use of art tools and equipment.
- Encouraged student creativity with motivation, positive feedback and constructive criticism.
- Organized and coordinated hands-on artistic activities to encourage active participation, involvement and team work.
- Planned and presented art displays and exhibitions to showcase student work for school and community.
- Created positive educational climate to promote student learning.
- Developed lesson plans to teach course materials according to schedule.
- Managed student behavior in classroom with appropriate behavior strategies.
- Prepared progress reports to evaluate student performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings.
- Collaborated with school activities decoration such as: Talent Show, Christmas Evening, Sports Activity, Open House and Academic Excellence
Art Teacher
Atlantic Bilingual School, Sebastian
, PR
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Offered art, basic computer and photography classes.
- Designed plans and created my own curriculum, depending on the student's grade.
- Provide classes from K through 9th grade.
- Utilized rubrics system to evaluate student performance.
- Implement photography using arts as the main focus.
- Organized and run exhibitions for students art works.
- Taught the basics of how to use a Windows computer.
- Taught how to use common computer applications such as paint and Microsoft Office apps.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Minor in Education K-12th
University of Puerto Rico
Mayaguez01.2010
Skills
- Clear and Direct Communication
- Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Advance bilingual Spanish and English speaker, reading and writing
- Arts and Crafts
- Volunteer Work Coordination
- Progress Tracking and Reporting
- Conflict Resolution
- Child CPR, CPI and First Aid certified
- Special Education
- Microsoft Office
- Curriculum Design
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Special Education Background
- Positive Attitude and Energetic
- Detail-Oriented
- Teacher and Administrator Collaboration
- Time Management
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Teaching Method Adaptations
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Lesson Planning
- Computer Proficiency
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Accomplishments
- First and second place in Advanced painting at the Annual Exhibition of Students University of PR.
- Teacher Award of the Year in San Sebastian Martir Academy, 2014
- Performed personal exhibitions mostly own acrylics art works, 2016, 2019
- Mention of excellence on the Cultural Alliance of the Arts in Puerto Rico.
Certification
- Art Education Pro-D ( The ultimate back to school energizer)
- Therapeutic Art Life Coach Certification
- Art Therapy for Kids - Building Confidence & Self Expression
Timeline
Art Teacher, K-12
The Highlands School
08.2023 - Current
Childcare Lead Teacher
YMCA
08.2022 - 05.2023
ECSE Assistant Teacher (Aide Level III)
Kent Elementary School
09.2019 - 05.2023
Art Teacher, K-12
San Sebastian Martir Academy
07.2012 - 05.2019
Art Teacher
Atlantic Bilingual School, Sebastian
08.2011 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Minor in Education K-12th
University of Puerto Rico
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