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Work History
Education
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Sandra Elms

Summary

Creative Art Instructor seeking part time position with ART 2 Go program for the 2024 school year.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Art Teacher PK - 5th

ECISD
08.2021 - 05.2024
  • Worked with elementary school teachers to enhance learning in the classroom and creative expression
  • Developed and implemented various thematic lesson plans, utilizing age-appropriate material and focusing on relevant topics.
  • Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
  • Taught classes to encourage creative thinking and enhance social emotional expression and well being.

Gifted & Talented Instructor

Ireland Elementary
01.2014 - 01.2020
  • Designed curriculum and instructed students to develop their creative and critical thinking skills

Science Lab Instructor

ECISD Blackshear Elementary
01.2001 - 01.2013
  • Designed and instructed hands-on lab activities to engage students in scientific inquiry and analysis

Children's Librarian

Uvalde Public Library
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Created weekly story time, performed puppet shows, sang and played guitar for children's literacy program

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

Sul Ross State University
Alpine, TX
05.2001

Skills

  • Multi level instruction for age appropriate implementation
  • Lesson Planning and Creative Thinking
  • Used literature and Art History to enhance Art instruction

Awards / Grants

  • 2008-2009 Teacher of the Year / Blackshear Elementary
  • 2010 - El Paso Corporation Teaching Excellence Award through Region 18
  • 2011 Devon Energy / Science Grant to construct Outdoor Classroom
  • 2008-2020 Education Foundation/ Awarded numerous Grants
  • 2015-2020 Donors Choose / Awarded numerous Grants

Degreecertifications

  • 2001 Bachelor of Arts Interdisciplinary Studies/Sul Ross University
  • Teaching Certification K - 8
  • Gifted and Talented Certification
  • Elementary Life- Earth Science Certification
  • All-Level Art Certification
  • English as a Second Language Certification

References

  • Michael Nickell, Museum Scientist/ Artist /Sibley Nature Center, 432-684-6827, michael@sibleynaturecenter.org
  • Alisha Session , Principal Gale Pond Alamo STEAM Academy / 432- 456- 1019 / alisha.moberly@ectorcountyisd.org
  • Tonya Sutton, Lifehouse Fellowship Pastor, 432- 352- 0674 / tsutton@lifehousefellowship.net

Timeline

Art Teacher PK - 5th

ECISD
08.2021 - 05.2024

Gifted & Talented Instructor

Ireland Elementary
01.2014 - 01.2020

Science Lab Instructor

ECISD Blackshear Elementary
01.2001 - 01.2013

Children's Librarian

Uvalde Public Library
01.1998 - 01.2000

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

Sul Ross State University

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