Fitness: yoga, barre, hiking, skiing
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, NY05.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
State University of New York At Oswego
Oswego, NY05.1991
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
Painting
Interior Design
Travel
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
HybridRemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Work-life balanceTimeline
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