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Michele Hardesty

Michele Hardesty

Littleton,CO

Summary

Compassionate and detail-oriented Educator/Business Owner seeking a position that offers professional growth and challenge. Highly organized with a passion for supporting student learning and teacher wellbeing. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, an entrepreneurial spirit, and deep understanding of educating students. A keen eye for growth opportunities with success in business development, customer service and team building.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Founder, Director, Educator

artSPARK Creative Studio
07.2016 - 07.2024
  • Designed and implemented a curriculum to address varying student needs and artistic abilities in a small business that offers TAB/Choice-based art classes, camps and parties for toddlers-adult.
  • Developed processes and procedures for business operations and organization.
  • Created weekly marketing content and campaigns to boost brand awareness and customer engagement.
  • Interviewed and hired new staff members, developed training materials for employees, while establishing a team of motivated and skilled teachers through mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.

Art Teacher, Prek-6

Montessori Peaks Academy
08.2010 - 05.2016
  • Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects. Gathered display materials and distributed programs for shows and performances.
  • Inspired students to develop creativity and self-expression through various art tools and techniques.
  • Attended faculty meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers to create TAB/Choice Based art curriculums.
  • Developed and facilitated after-school art activities for students.
  • Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, and projects.

Art Instructor, Toddler-adult

Foothills and Ken Caryl Ranch Parks and Rec
04.2007 - 01.2010
  • Planned, prepared and taught art classes to develop creativity and artistic skills for toddlers-adults.

Art Teacher, 1-12

St. Mary’s Academy
08.2002 - 03.2006
  • Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
  • Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
  • Developed and facilitated after-school art clubs and activities for students to hone skills.
  • Organized and led field trips to local art galleries and museums to enrich curriculum and student experience.
  • Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.

Art + ESL Teacher, 1st-4th

International School of the Peninsula
08.2000 - 06.2002
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
  • Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.
  • Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.

ESL Language Teacher, Prek-Adult

English Language Schools
01.1996 - 01.2000
  • Taught engaging lessons plans on the basics of English grammar and conversational speaking through the use of TPR method

Art Teacher, 6-12

St. Luke’s School
08.1994 - 06.1996
  • Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
  • Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
  • Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.
  • Organized and led field trips to local art galleries and museums to enrich curriculum and student experience.

Education

Health Coach Certification -

Institute For Integrative Nutrition
03.2024

Master of Science - Art Education

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
05.1992

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

State University of New York At Oswego
Oswego, NY
05.1991

Skills

  • Approachable Leader
  • Creative Thinking
  • Patience and Empathy
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Child Development Knowledge
  • Behavior Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Organizational Skills
  • Time Management
  • Staffing & Teacher Training
  • Operations Management
  • Inventory Management

Interests

Fitness: yoga, barre, hiking, skiing

Painting

Interior Design

Travel

Work Preference

Work Type

Part TimeContract Work

Location Preference

HybridRemoteOn-Site

Important To Me

Work-life balance

Timeline

Co-Founder, Director, Educator

artSPARK Creative Studio
07.2016 - 07.2024

Art Teacher, Prek-6

Montessori Peaks Academy
08.2010 - 05.2016

Art Instructor, Toddler-adult

Foothills and Ken Caryl Ranch Parks and Rec
04.2007 - 01.2010

Art Teacher, 1-12

St. Mary’s Academy
08.2002 - 03.2006

Art + ESL Teacher, 1st-4th

International School of the Peninsula
08.2000 - 06.2002

ESL Language Teacher, Prek-Adult

English Language Schools
01.1996 - 01.2000

Art Teacher, 6-12

St. Luke’s School
08.1994 - 06.1996

Health Coach Certification -

Institute For Integrative Nutrition

Master of Science - Art Education

Rochester Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts

State University of New York At Oswego
Michele Hardesty