Patricia Kozek
Matthews,NC
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Arts Teacher
Park Road Montessori School
Charlotte, NC
08.2002 - Current
- Developed Visual Arts curriculum aligned with NC Visual Arts Standard Course of Study, Montessori philosophy, and CMS Montessori Playbook
- Created and continue to develop unique Montessori art environment that meets individual and developmental needs of all students.
- Manage classroom resources, supplies, equipment and materials for visual arts projects.
- Participate in professional development opportunities related to teaching visual arts and Montessori.
- Work closely with classroom teachers to support the classroom curriculum through visual arts.
- Created a safe environment for creative expression by encouraging risk-taking and exploration.
- Promote collaboration among students through group projects involving various aspects of art production and worked with students to create visual components for standard classroom curriculum.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to create an effective learning environment for all students.
Visual Arts Teacher
Billingsville Montessori
Charlotte, NC
08.1996 - 06.2002
- See above
Visual Arts Teacher
Starmount Elementary
Charlotte, NC
08.1994 - 05.1996
ASEP Site Coordinator
Starmount
Charlotte, NC
08.1993 - 06.1994
- Supervised staff of four ASEP teachers including implementing training and weekly planning meetings.
- Coordinated with principal and assistant principal to support students needs in after school program and coordinated use of school spaces.
- Create schedules for groups to include enrichment activities, homework, field trips, etc.
Education
Montessori Certification Elementary I (Ages 6 – 9)
NC Montessori Center For Teacher Education
Raleigh, NC (@ Billingsville Montessori Campus07-1998
Accelerated Certification Program in Art Educatoin
University Central of Florida
Orlando, FL12-1991
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts
Viterbo University
La Crosse, WI05-1987
Skills
- Collaboration
- Organization and Planning
- Student Engagement
- Curriculum Implementation
- Classroom Management
Timeline
Visual Arts Teacher
Park Road Montessori School
08.2002 - Current
Visual Arts Teacher
Billingsville Montessori
08.1996 - 06.2002
Visual Arts Teacher
Starmount Elementary
08.1994 - 05.1996
ASEP Site Coordinator
Starmount
08.1993 - 06.1994
Montessori Certification Elementary I (Ages 6 – 9)
NC Montessori Center For Teacher Education
Accelerated Certification Program in Art Educatoin
University Central of Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts
Viterbo University
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