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Miryam Isakov / Art Teacher / Therapist
art teacher
Queens,NY
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in visual arts and passion for fostering creativity in students. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and integrating technology into lessons. Known for collaborative approach and ability to adapt to changing educational needs. Dependable, results-driven, and focused on nurturing artistic talent in supportive learning environment.
Engaging professional skilled in introducing students to diverse mediums, developing lesson plans and assessing student progress. Proficient in fostering imaginative environment and making learning fun for all participants.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
JIQ Institute
Art teacher/art director
09.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Organized art exhibits showcasing student work, fostering community engagement and pride.
- Mentored aspiring student artists, encouraging exploration of individual styles and techniques.
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students in grades kindergarten through 12th.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, maintaining discipline while fostering creativity and individuality in student work.
- Established a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encouraged open communication and collaboration among students.
- Developed students'' artistic skills by providing personalized feedback and guidance on their artwork.
- Improved student engagement in the classroom by designing innovative, project-based learning experiences focused on artistic expression.
- Communicated effectively with parents about their child''s progress in the arts program, addressing any concerns or suggestions for improvement as needed.
- Organized school-wide art exhibits showcasing student talent and promoting the importance of visual arts in education.
Education
Excelsior CollegeAlbany, New York, NY
Bachelor of Science from Liberal Arts And Sciences
02-2026
Skills
- Enhancing student motivation
- Collaboration with special-needs students
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Innovative learning techniques
- Effective communication skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Child development
- Group and individual instruction
- Early childhood development
- Identifying problems
- Effective time management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Computer Skills
- Organization skill
- Excellent Communication
- Self-Directed
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Art therapy techniques
- Artistic techniques mastery
- Fine motor skills development
- Special needs accommodation
- Student engagement
- Progress Reporting
- Supply Management
- Individualized Instruction
- Student Mentoring
- Course Development
- Parental Communication
- Positive Reinforcement
- Goal Setting
- Student Assessment
- Behavior Management
- Child Development
- Elementary Education
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of teachers in the development of school art show
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved success by completing art projects with passion and creativity
Dedicated art and design educator with a passion for fostering creativity and technical skills in students.
Certification
- bachelors of science in liberal art
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Art teacher/art director
JIQ Institute
09.2016 - Current
Excelsior College
Bachelor of Science from Liberal Arts And Sciences