Rachelle Branum
Decorah
Summary
As an art and STEAM educator, I like to support others to reach their potential and encourage happifying their creative side. I am passionate about being a force of positive change in education. I have been teaching since 1995 to various ages with experiences including public school, museum, online education, curriculum writing and after-school education at camps, hospitals, art centers, and libraries.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Art Educator, Teacher Leader:Technology, Student Mentor
Iowa NET High Academy
08.2021 - Current
- Educated students virtually thorough creative courses such as Art 1, Drawing, and Photography.
- Assisted other educators in the use of education technology such as a SIS and Google Classroom.
- Mentored students to succeed in their virtual education through weekly meetings and goal setting.
Art Educator
Jordahl Academy
08.2021 - Current
- Educated students virtually thorough creative courses such as Art 1, Drawing, and Photography.
Camp Director- Decorah Location
National Inventors Hall of Fame
07.2021 - Current
- Local STEAM camp director for 80+ students age 5-12.
Course Instructor: Adult and Youth Community Education
Northeast Iowa Community College
01.2015 - Current
- Developed and instructed Continuing Education classes for children and adults in various art media.
Ceramics Instructor: Dorian Middle School and High School Camps
Luther College
01.2015 - Current
- Instructed ceramics courses for high school and middle school Dorian Camps.
Teaching Artist: MudClub and ArtClub
ArtHaus
01.2008 - Current
- Instructor of various art media classes including ceramics, drawing, jewelry, sewing, STEAM, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and mixed media.
- Coached artists/art dabblers of all ages.
Subject Matter Expert: Digital Art
LearningMate
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Authored curriculum for a HS and MS course in Digital Art for a PA online charter school.
Art Educator: K-4th Grades
DECORAH COMMUNITY EDUCATION ASSOC DECORAH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
07.2016 - 08.2021
- Developed curriculum for and taught 25 classes of elementary art each year.
Sea Camp Counselor
Texas A&M University Galveston Campus
07.2021
- Intro to Marine Biology Counselor- July 2021. Assisted 40+ students aged 12-14.
Art Studio Owner
The Clay Studio
08.2010 - 01.2019
- Directed a community ceramics studio offering classes, drop-in hours, and membership.
- Taught learners of all ages more about ceramics and creativity.
- Managed a volunteer staff of 6-10.
Art Educator: K-8th
HOWARD-WINNESHIEK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
06.2013 - 06.2016
- Junior High Art: 2015-16
- 1,2,4,5th Grade Art: 2014-15
- Elma, LS, & Crestwood (1,2,4,5th) Art: 2013-14
Artist-in-Residence
Northern Clay Center
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Artist in schools, Alzheimer's Unit, Hospitals.
- Camp and class instructor.
Art Adventure Guide
Minneapolis Institute of Art
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Conducted weekly topic focused museum tours for elementary aged students.
Assistant Curator of Education
Joslyn Art Museum
03.1999 - 05.2003
- Curriculum Writer, Outreach Trunk Coordinator, EdTech Gallery Project Manager, Outreach Programming.
Graduate Student and Teaching Assistant
University of Nebraska at Omaha
01.2002 - 01.2003
Art Educator: K-6th
Omaha Public Schools
01.1999 - 01.2000
Art Educator: 8-9th
Ankeny Community School District
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Taught 2-dimensional Design and Photography courses to 8 & 9th grade students at Northview Middle School.
- Managed a homeroom and was the advisor for the Photo Club.
Student Teacher
Northside Independent School District
01.1998
Intern and Visual Art Instructor
Hearst Center for the Arts
01.1994 - 01.1998
Intern and Administrative Assistant
Hartman Reserve Nature Center
01.1995 - 01.1997
Education
Graduate Study - Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
01.2016
Graduate Study - Art Education
Morningside University
01.2014
Graduate Study - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Minnesota
01.2005
Graduate Study - Instructional Technology and Art
University of Nebraska at Omaha
01.2003
Student Exchange Program - Fine/Studio Arts
University of Massachusetts Amherst
12.1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Art, K-12 Education
University of Northern Iowa
01.1998
Skills
- E-Learning
- Curriculum Development
- Educational Technology
- Youth Mentoring
- Art
- Community Outreach
- Curating
- Public Speaking
- Teaching
- Visual Arts
Websites
Certification
Iowa Teaching License: K-8 Art, 5-12 Art, Iowa Board of Education, 339670
Honors And Awards
Nebraska Museum Educator of the Year - Art Educators of Nebraska
Timeline
Subject Matter Expert: Digital Art
LearningMate
03.2022 - 07.2022
Art Educator, Teacher Leader:Technology, Student Mentor
Iowa NET High Academy
08.2021 - Current
Art Educator
Jordahl Academy
08.2021 - Current
Camp Director- Decorah Location
National Inventors Hall of Fame
07.2021 - Current
Sea Camp Counselor
Texas A&M University Galveston Campus
07.2021
Art Educator: K-4th Grades
DECORAH COMMUNITY EDUCATION ASSOC DECORAH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
07.2016 - 08.2021
Course Instructor: Adult and Youth Community Education
Northeast Iowa Community College
01.2015 - Current
Ceramics Instructor: Dorian Middle School and High School Camps
Luther College
01.2015 - Current
Art Educator: K-8th
HOWARD-WINNESHIEK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
06.2013 - 06.2016
Art Studio Owner
The Clay Studio
08.2010 - 01.2019
Teaching Artist: MudClub and ArtClub
ArtHaus
01.2008 - Current
Art Adventure Guide
Minneapolis Institute of Art
01.2004 - 01.2006
Artist-in-Residence
Northern Clay Center
01.2003 - 01.2007
Graduate Student and Teaching Assistant
University of Nebraska at Omaha
01.2002 - 01.2003
Assistant Curator of Education
Joslyn Art Museum
03.1999 - 05.2003
Art Educator: K-6th
Omaha Public Schools
01.1999 - 01.2000
Art Educator: 8-9th
Ankeny Community School District
01.1998 - 01.1999
Student Teacher
Northside Independent School District
01.1998
Intern and Administrative Assistant
Hartman Reserve Nature Center
01.1995 - 01.1997
Intern and Visual Art Instructor
Hearst Center for the Arts
01.1994 - 01.1998
Graduate Study - Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Graduate Study - Art Education
Morningside University
Graduate Study - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Minnesota
Graduate Study - Instructional Technology and Art
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Student Exchange Program - Fine/Studio Arts
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Art, K-12 Education
University of Northern Iowa