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, TX05.2001
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