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V Powell Alday

Midland, Tx

Summary

Experienced and passionate educator applying for the Art Teacher position at Bowie Elementary School. With a decade of teaching experience—seven years in early elementary education and three years focused on Fine Arts instruction—I am committed to nurturing creativity and visual literacy through engaging, standards-aligned lessons that support the diverse needs of young learners. Known for fostering an inclusive, student-centered classroom and for collaborating effectively with school teams, I am eager to contribute my skills and enthusiasm to the Fine Arts team at Bowie Elementary.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Fine Arts Teacher

Greathouse Elementary School, Midland ISD
08.2022 - Current
  • Develop and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lessons in both visual art and music for 37 classes across grades K–6, serving over roughly 800 students weekly.
  • Integrate elements of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) into both disciplines, ensuring vertical alignment and age-appropriate skill progression.
  • Plan and implement hands-on, cross-curricular projects that reinforce creativity, rhythm, artistic techniques, and cultural appreciation.
  • Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment that supports diverse learners and fosters student confidence and expression.
  • Collaborate with grade-level teachers and campus staff to support school-wide arts integration and community events.
  • Organize student artwork and performances for school displays, showcases, and parent engagement events.
  • Manage classroom routines, materials, and safety procedures effectively across a rotating schedule of large student groups.
  • Utilize a variety of instructional strategies, including technology and visual aids, to differentiate instruction for varied learning styles and needs.

First Grade Teacher

Santa Rita Elementary, Midland ISD
08.2019 - Current
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.

Kindergarten Teacher

Santa Rita Elementary, Midland ISD
11.2015 - 07.2019
  • Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
  • Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create and use enhanced technology.
  • Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

The University of Texas of The Permian Basin
Odessa, TX
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA
05.2015

Skills

  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Technology integration
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Time management
  • Classroom management

Accomplishments

  • Member of Campus Disciplinary Committee (2022-present)
  • President of Sunshine Committee (2023-2024)
  • Vice President of Sunshine Committee (2022-2023
  • President of Campus Environment Improvement Committee (2020-2021)
  • Treasurer of Campus Environment Improvement Committee (2019-2020)
  • Secretary of Campus Environment Improvement Committee (2018-2019)
  • Team Representative for Leadership Committee (2017-2020)
  • PTA's Honorary Lifetime Member of the Year (2018-19)
  • Vice President of Campus Environment Improvement Committee (2017-18)

Timeline

Fine Arts Teacher

Greathouse Elementary School, Midland ISD
08.2022 - Current

First Grade Teacher

Santa Rita Elementary, Midland ISD
08.2019 - Current

Kindergarten Teacher

Santa Rita Elementary, Midland ISD
11.2015 - 07.2019

MBA - Business Administration

The University of Texas of The Permian Basin

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education

Georgia College And State University

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