Melanie Kasten-Mauk
Kansas City,KS
Summary
Focused artist and educator with nine years experience, focused on teaching styles that benefit students from all cultures and backgrounds. Equipped with a desire for sharing knowledge and skills with students of all ages. Years of experience in fibers, jewelry design and metalsmithing, as well as ceramics and traditional drawing and painting techniques. Interested in opportunities to grow educational knowledge within the school and community environment. Passionate about working with students of all ages and providing them with confidence and thirst for knowledge.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ELEMENTARY TEACHER - ART
Eugene Ware Elementary
08.2016 - Current
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Scheduled and directed field trips and hands-on activities to foster student learning and creativity.
- Integrated fine arts to diverse cultures, historical perspectives and styles.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Coordinated art displays, demonstrations, and critiques.
- Implemented creative classroom management techniques to maintain an orderly and focused learning environment.
- Served on school committees focused on improving instructional practices, furthering professional growth, and advancing educational initiatives.
STUDENT TEACHER - ART / GRAPHIC DESIGN
J.C. Harmon
11.2015 - 05.2016
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Helped students to develop knowledge of creative technology & digital arts.
- Introduced artistic connections to everyday life and real-world careers.
- Coordinated demonstrations and critiques.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Designed lessons on for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
STUDENT TEACHER - ART
Stony Point South
08.2015 - 10.2015
- Integrated fine arts to diverse cultures, historical perspectives and styles
- Coordinated art displays, demonstrations, and critiques.
- Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
- Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.
- Developed lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
ASSISTANT ART TEACHER
ARTrageous Art Camp
07.2015 - 08.2015
- Prepared and implemented art lessons
- Assisted Art Director with preparation of tools, lessons, and clean-up
- Implemented art history and cultural connections within lessons
- Coordinated student groups and provided individual and group direction
- Helped students to develop aesthetic concepts and appreciation.
Education
MASTER OF EDUCATION - Art - Curriculum & Instruction
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO01.2016
BACHELOR OF ART - Fine Arts
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO01.2014
No Degree - Fibers And Printmaking
School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL05.2011
Skills
- Kansas Teaching Certification
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
- Lesson Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Technology Integration
- Classroom Organization
Certification
KANSAS TEACHER
Art Content – K-12
Kansas
May 2016
MISSOURI TEACHER
Art Content – K-12
Missouri
May 2016
Accomplishments
- Dean’s List - 2013 & 2014
- Donated art to Community Linc “The Rent Party” to raise money for housing for the homeless of Kansas City - 2015.
- Received honorable mention in juried student show at University of Missouri - 2014.
- Advanced to top 10 finalists in an international scholarship award on DesignSponge.com - 2013.
- Donated paintings to “L’Union Fait de la Force” to raise money for Haiti - 2010.
- Portfolio Scholarship - 2009, Johnson County Community College.
- Art Club President - 2000,-2001 Olathe North High School.
- Senior Artist of the Year Scholarship Winner - 2001, Olathe North High School.
- Scholastic Art Competition - 2000 - 2001 ,Gold & Silver key.
References
- Elizabeth Burns, Assistant Director of Fine Arts, Performing Arts, and Physical Arts - IARC, Elizabeth.burns@kckps.org, 913.494.6515
- Kathy Clark, Cooperating Mentor, J.C. Harmon High School, kathybclark@sbcglobal.net, 913.221.1051
- Christine Webster, University Mentor, University of Missouri - KC, Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, watercolorwoman@gmail.com, 816.719.1388
Timeline
ELEMENTARY TEACHER - ART
Eugene Ware Elementary
08.2016 - Current
STUDENT TEACHER - ART / GRAPHIC DESIGN
J.C. Harmon
11.2015 - 05.2016
STUDENT TEACHER - ART
Stony Point South
08.2015 - 10.2015
ASSISTANT ART TEACHER
ARTrageous Art Camp
07.2015 - 08.2015
MASTER OF EDUCATION - Art - Curriculum & Instruction
University of Missouri - Kansas City
BACHELOR OF ART - Fine Arts
University of Missouri - Kansas City
No Degree - Fibers And Printmaking
School of The Art Institute of Chicago
KANSAS TEACHER
Art Content – K-12
Kansas
May 2016
MISSOURI TEACHER
Art Content – K-12
Missouri
May 2016
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