María O Garrett
Spring,TX
Summary
Art professional with a solid foundation in art education and proven track record of facilitating creative growth in students. Adept at developing comprehensive art lessons and fostering collaborative classroom environment. Utilize diverse teaching methodologies to engage learners and enhance their artistic skills. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strategic focus on team collaboration. Key skills include curriculum development, student mentorship, and adaptive teaching strategies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Art Instructor
GLADE ART CENTER
01.2019 - 2019
- Facilitated a four-day summer camp focused on painting for children ages 5-11. Developed curriculum incorporating watercolor, acrylic, and tempera techniques. Fostered creativity through diverse surface and mixed media projects.
Art Teacher
CONROE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2015 - 01.2025
- Teach AP 3D & Design, Art I, Ceramics II, III, IV, Sculpture II, III, IV
- Developed innovative lesson plans aligned with fine art TEKS standards to enhance student creativity and critical thinking skills.
- Improved student engagement in the classroom by designing innovative, project-based learning experiences focused on artistic expression.
- Adapted lesson plans to meet the unique abilities and interests of each learner, fostering an inclusive classroom environment.
- Facilitated weekly mentorship sessions to enhance students' skills in advanced techniques and foster personal artistic expression.
- Organized art exhibitions showcasing student artwork, promoting school culture and community involvement.
- Evaluated student progress through tailored, constructive feedback to foster artistic development.
- Engineered classroom layout to maximize space for collaborative projects and individual workstations.
- Showcased student artwork at district art shows and competitions, elevating community engagement. Achieved recognition for student entries in HLSR Western Art Competition and other art contests. Promoted artistic expression and creativity among students through organized events.
- Delivered dual-language instruction to enhance comprehension for English language learners.
- Assist with school programs such as grade-specific choir concerts, family academic night, holiday events, field day events, etc.
- Assessed student progress regularly through formal evaluations, informal observations, and one-on-one conferences, ensuring each learner''s growth was accurately documented.
- Actively sought professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in teaching art, integrating new ideas into instruction when appropriate.
- Increased student participation in art competitions, securing numerous awards and recognitions for school.
Painting Instructor
PINOT’S PALETTE – The Woodlands
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Facilitated group lessons by delivering step-by-step painting instruction, empowering participants to create their own canvas artwork.
- Facilitated customer inquiries regarding business sales and painting techniques.
- Organized and equipped the studio with essential painting supplies for scheduled courses.
- Facilitated marketing initiatives and coordinated large-scale corporate and private events.
- Facilitated summer camp painting classes for children aged 5 to 11, fostering creativity and artistic expression.
- Delivered tailored feedback to students, fostering skill growth and reinforcing confidence in their creative work.
Sr. Administrative Assistant to the College of Business Chair
UH-DOWNTOWN – College of Business
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Supported the Chair, Assistant Chair, and Associate Professors in the College of Business with various administrative functions including but not limited to processing expense reports, coordinating meetings, file maintenance, schedule/calendar upkeep, travel arrangements
- First point of contact for all students, clients, office visitors, and vendors, assisting them with questions and/or guiding them to appropriate personnel
- Assisted in generating skill searches within an internal resume database for candidates interested in Assistant Professor and Adjunct Professor positions
- Assisted in event planning, monthly and quarterly department meetings
Education
MA - Art
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA01-2022
BFA - Studio Art
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX01-2015
Skills
- Bilingual (Spanish/English)
- Microsoft Office 365
- Photoshop, some Illustrator
- SSO Platforms
Accomplishments
- Author of “Surface, A Study of Texture and Surface Design,” published May 2022, Graduate School of Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
Affiliations
- Clay Houston
- Conroe Art League
- Woodlands Art League
- Art League Houston
Certification
2016 TX Certified EC-12 Art Teacher
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Art Instructor
GLADE ART CENTER
01.2019 - 2019
Art Teacher
CONROE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2015 - 01.2025
Painting Instructor
PINOT’S PALETTE – The Woodlands
01.2014 - 01.2016
Sr. Administrative Assistant to the College of Business Chair
UH-DOWNTOWN – College of Business
01.2009 - 01.2010
BFA - Studio Art
Sam Houston State University
MA - Art
Northwestern State University
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- 2022 What do Glaze Materials Do with Sue McLeod
- 2022 Mixing Slips Workshop, Catie Miller
- 2021 Beeswax Collage with Elaine Chu
- 2021 Mug Surface Design, Tim See
- 2019 Alberto Bustos Advanced Master Workshop, Clay Houston
- 2019 SHSU, SHSU Art Educators Summer Studio Intensive Art Show
- 2019 Texas Art Education Association Conference, Galveston, TX
- 2019 Clay Bodies, Clay Houston’s 5th Annual Ceramics Symposium
- 2018 Dry Point Etching Workshop, TA&M - Commerce
- 2018 SHSU, SHSU Art Educators Summer Studio Intensive Art Show
- 2017 SHSU, SHSU Art Educators Summer Studio Intensive Art Show
EXHIBITS
- 2022 Clay Houston, Annual Member Art Show
- 2022 NSULA, Surface, A Study of Texture and Surface Design, Solo Graduate Exhibition
- 2019 SHSU, SHSU Art Educators Summer Studio Intensive Art Show
- 2018 SHSU, SHSU Art Educators Summer Studio Intensive Art Show
- 2017 SHSU, SHSU Art Educators Summer Studio Intensive Art Show
- 2015 SHSU, Lowman Student Center Gallery, Independent Study Art Exhibition
- 2015 SHSU, 3G Gallery, Graduating Senior Show Art Exhibition
- 2014 SHSU, Satellite Gallery, Kroma: Perspective of Line and Movement
- 2014 SHSU, Lowman Student Center Gallery, Art Department Senior Showcase
- 2014 SHSU, Lowman Student Center Gallery, Student Art Association Juried Art Show
- 2013 SHSU, W.A.S.H. (Workshop in Art Studio + History) Mentor Art Show
- 2012 SHSU, Best of W.A.S.H. Student Art Show
- 2012 Lone Star College – Montgomery, Juried Student Art Show
HONORS AND AWARDS
2014 Honorable Mention, SHSU, Lowman Student Center Gallery, SAA Juried Art Show