Nan Garside
Teacher
DOWNERS GROVE,IL
Summary
Creative Art Teacher from Nazareth Academy High School, excelling in collaborative projects and classroom management. Skilled in development of innovative art lessons, enhancing student creativity and engagement. Broad knowledge of art history and instructional methods, adept at fostering critical thinking and adaptability among diverse learners. Proven track record in elevating art education through project-based learning and professional development.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Teacher
Nazareth Academy High School
08.1980 - 06.2022
- Managed a diverse range of learners, adapting lesson plans to accommodate different abilities and interests.
- Enhanced student creativity by incorporating various art mediums and techniques into lessons.
- Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students in grades 9th through 12th.
- Implemented project-based learning activities that challenged students to apply their skills in real-world contexts, resulting in deeper understanding of concepts.
- Elevated student engagement by organizing field trips to local galleries and museums, exposing them to various art forms and styles.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge by attending workshops, conferences, and online courses on relevant topics within the field of art education.
- Served as advisor for the school''s Art Club, guiding students in organizing events and developing leadership skills.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
Education
Master of Fine Arts
School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, ILMaster of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
National Louis University
Chicago, IL06.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Dominican University
River Forest, IL12.1973
Skills
- Collaborative Projects
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Management
- Student Mentoring
- Motivational Abilities
- Project-based learning
- Course Development
- Curriculum Implementation
- Art history knowledge
- Group and individual instruction
- Visual Literacy
- Individualized Instruction
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Organizational Skills
- Art Instruction
- Art history
- Fundamentals and History
- Instructional Methods
- Effective Communication
Timeline
Art Teacher
Nazareth Academy High School
08.1980 - 06.2022
Master of Fine Arts
School of The Art Institute of Chicago
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
National Louis University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Dominican University
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