Marion Kass
New Rochelle,NY
Summary
Creative Art Teacher possessing in-depth knowledge of various art theories and principles. Engaging and energetic professional certified in Art Education K-12, Advanced Placement Art, 2D Design and licensed in New York state. Polished in integrating art history, art appreciation and art criticism into all lesson plans and collaborating with classroom teachers to incorporate learning through art. Committed to designing lessons to accommodate a broad range of learning styles and encouraging students to reach fullest potential.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Teacher, K-12
Yonkers Public Schools
Yonkers, NY
09.1998 - Current
- Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
- Maintained student attendance, grades and other required records using Power School and Scology software.
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
- Coordinated with classroom teachers to correlate art activities with classroom curriculum.
- Provided feedback to students and parents on progress and abilities.
- Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.
- Coordinated field trips to museums and galleries to expose students to examples of art and history.
- Created dynamic group projects to teach collaboration and teamwork..
- Taught students to identify key elements of style, intent and emotion when experiencing art.
- Developed appropriate curricula dependent on age group and education level.
- Taught classes on drawing, painting, collage, color theory, ceramics, sculpture, and digital media.
- Educated students on cultural influences on art styles and techniques of modern and historic art.
- Set reasonable performance and learning goals for students to strive for and achieve.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NYMaster of Arts - Art Education
City Collage of New Yor
New York City06.1995
Skills
- Student Yearbook Advisor
- Artistic Technique Demonstration
- Student Portfolio Advising and Support
- Curricula Planning
- Gallery and Exhibit Preparation
- Colleague Collaborations
- Distance Learning
- Course Material Preparation
- Campus and Community Events
- Differentiated Instruction
Timeline
Art Teacher, K-12
Yonkers Public Schools
09.1998 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Syracuse University
Master of Arts - Art Education
City Collage of New Yor
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