Mary Vance

• Continuing personal pedagogical research and implementation focused on student-directed learning
• Differentiation of student group learning practices among similar grade levels based on SEL needs.
• Curricular emphasis on artist habits of mind, creative problem-solving and innovation
• Promoted student agency through authentic skill-building and choice
• Incorporated discipline-based guided activities to build skills/technique using elements and principles and application of cultural and historical references in art
• Promoted community relationships through participation in local and district art exhibitions
• Facilitated student self-reflection of daily practice formatively and summatively
• Culturally responsive pedagogical practice with a funds of knowledge lens
• Embedded SEL content in intentions of curricular outcomes and artist interactions.

• Designed weekly curriculum, organized and implemented activities and guided students through theme-based STEAM activities
• Promoted a fun and lively learning environment among campers while managing task-focused group participation

• Lead visual art-based community events comprised of adults and/or children, providing guidance, instruction, and a fun and engaging learning environment.

• Researched planned, and successfully implemented pedagogy with a studio format focused on student-directed learning
• Organized mini centers within studios with materials correlating to developmentally appropriate learning outcomes to promote understandings for a diversity of age groups and learning needs
• Promoted student agency through authentic skill- building and choice
• Assessment: Performance-based; formative; summative; student-led
• Facilitated student reflection through feedback for purposes of student-led assessment and summative assessment
• Evaluated student work based on established criteria and provided feedback.
• Promoted community relationships through local art exhibitions and events for student work
• Established digital platforms for curriculum integration and student portfolio building
• Developed social media presence to showcase work and to collaborate and network with art educators;
• Team member curriculum development
• Designed and implemented virtual visual art lessons; Organized supplies and supply pick-ups through parent communication; Ongoing personal research in teaching visual art in a virtual setting.

• Designed weekly art curriculum around pre-determined theme
• Organized and implemented engaging physical activities for campers such as hikes and games
• Collaborate professionally with staff; Interact professionally with parents as needed.

Skills Acquired:

• Observating and subsequent Implementation of instructional strategies and learning activities
• Evaluating student work, providing feedback, and tracking progress over time.
• Collaborating with outside teachers on strategies for special needs and at-risk student achievement
• Modification and differentiation strategies for students' needs
• Classroom management practices

• Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom including classroom management and discipline guidelines
• Collaborated with other teachers to ensure student success.
• Extensive experience in Special Eduction classroom settings