MayKou Ly
Buford,GA
Summary
Enthusiastic and self-motivated recent graduate with a strong foundation in art education principles and practices. Seeking an art teacher position. Passionate and experimental art teacher experienced in developing and implementing engaging curriculums that drive student performance and enrollment. Skilled in leveraging technology and multimedia to enhance student engagement and creativity, leading to increased achievement and a research-based instructional practice environment. Excellent communication skills, quick learning ability, and strong work ethic.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Teacher
Jackson County High School
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Observing and teaching as a student teacher with secondary 9th-12th high school students.
- Designing and implementing unit plans for level Art 1, classroom of 36 students.
- Fostering and engaging with students’ curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on art mediums.
- Developing tailored lesson plans and employing diverse teaching techniques to accommodate individual learning needs.
- Managing classroom behavior and creating a positive learning atmosphere.
Student Teacher
Yargo Elementary School
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Observing and teaching as a student teacher with secondary PK-5 students.
- Designing and implementing daily lesson plans for classroom of 25 students.
- Fostering students’ curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on art mediums.
- Developing tailored lesson plans and employing diverse teaching techniques to accommodate individual learning needs.
- Managing classroom behavior and creating a positive learning atmosphere.
Practicum Student Teacher
Whitehead Road Elementary School
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Observed and assisted 8 weeks as a practicum student with secondary K-5 students in a local placement school classroom setting.
- Collaborated lesson plan structure with a fellow-peer setting an objective in developing a lesson plan that reflects the purpose, students' engagement, and the results of the coordinated lesson plan.
- Enhanced student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
- Planned case study for differentiated instruction and presentation addressing on specific learning need(s) observed at a local public school in addition to do research for better understanding aimed at developing strategies for differentiating instruction to meet students' needs.
Pre-Service Teacher
Atheneum Museum and Community
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Observed and collaborated 10 weeks as a pre-service teacher with middle-school students to utilize multiple art mediums to encourage expression and creativity.
- Collaborated unit plan and news letter to parents, caregivers and community.
- Participated in art making process alongside students to facilitate rapport building, to practice in art assessments and featured process creations.
- Engaged in conversation with students about contemporary artists and experimented with contemporary approaches to art making.
Pre-Service Service Teacher
Clarke Central High School
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Participated in an organized service activity that meets identified community needs in a course of 5 weeks as a pre-service teacher with high school students.
- Collaborated unit plan and implemented effective, engaging and relevant secondary school art experiences
- Developed unit plan consisted of 4 different lesson plans consisting of variety of process and technique for students to incorporate personal creativity.
- Engaged in conversation with students about contemporary artists and experimented with contemporary approaches to art making with the focus of ceramics medium.
Pre-Service Student Teacher
Double Helix STEAM School
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Created and assisted 4 weeks as a pre-service student teacher with Montessori students in a local STEM placement school classroom setting.
- Created collaborative 2 lesson plans structure with a fellow-peer setting to bring students altogether to build a sense of community as they work together on an art project.
- Provided individualized instruction and guidance to students of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced artists.
- Encouraged student growth and development.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art Education
University of Georgia
12.2024
Skills
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Differentiated instruction
- Curriculum planning
- Instructional strategies
- Positive learning environment
- Positive reinforcement
- Diversity and inclusion
Certification
State Teaching Certification in Art Education, In the process
Digitalgraphics
- Adobe Lightroom
- Procreate
- Cricut
Educationaltechnology
- Google Classroom
- CANVA
- Visualizer
- Adobe Photoshop
Artskills
- Oil Painting
- Sketching
- Sculpture
- Ceramics
- Printmaking
- Photography
- Paper Making
- Video Concept
- Mixed Media
References
Upon Request
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Hmong
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Student Teacher
Jackson County High School
10.2024 - 12.2024
Student Teacher
Yargo Elementary School
08.2024 - 10.2024
Practicum Student Teacher
Whitehead Road Elementary School
08.2023 - 12.2023
Pre-Service Teacher
Atheneum Museum and Community
01.2023 - 05.2023
Pre-Service Service Teacher
Clarke Central High School
09.2022 - 12.2022
Pre-Service Student Teacher
Double Helix STEAM School
01.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Art Education
University of Georgia
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