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Sarah Braddock

Avon Lake

Summary

Art Teacher with 20 years of experience instructing students on basics of drawing, painting, sculpture and art appreciation. Articulate communicator skilled at conveying ideas to students with various learning styles. Supporting students in understanding artistic concepts and building creative abilities. Successfully developed and implemented engaging art curricula that fostered creativity and critical thinking in students. Demonstrated expertise in various art media, techniques and strong interpersonal communication skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Visual Art Teacher

Rocky River City School District
08.2006 - 06.2020
  • Worked with diverse range of 600 students weekly, to foster creativity and expression through the visual arts.
  • Designed grades 3-5 curriculum in drawing, painting and 3-dimensional media.
  • Evaluated student progress, assigned grades and assisted in organizing yearly, district wide art show.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to integrate art across interdisciplinary subjects, enriching student participation.
  • Fostered relationships with area hospitals and community organizations for student created art donations.

Art Appreciation and Art History Faculty

Cuyahoga Community College
09.1999 - 06.2002
  • Developed college syllabus for art appreciation and art history I and II courses.
  • Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student performance and monitor progress.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Grant Writer

The Sculpture Center
10.2000 - 01.2002
  • Identified new sources of grant funding, including corporate, private, and government grants.
  • Maintained detailed records of submissions and funding status for tracking purposes.
  • Assisted in preparing reports on grant outcomes, to ensure accountability and transparency.
  • Researched and identified funding opportunities aligned with organizational goals.
  • Grants obtained from The Ohio Arts Council, Jewish Community Federation and the Firestone Graham Foundation.

Education

Master of Arts - Teaching And Learning 21st Century

Ashland University
Ashland, OH
05-2015

Ohio University
Athens, OH

Bachelor of Arts - Art And English

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH
06-1996

Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OH

Skills

  • Course development
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Lesson planning
  • Project-based learning
  • Student evaluation
  • Supply management
  • Classroom management
  • Collaborative teaching
  • Interactive classroom instruction
  • Group and individual instruction

Certification

  • Multi Age (P-12), OH-1398136, expiration June 2025

Timeline

Visual Art Teacher

Rocky River City School District
08.2006 - 06.2020

Grant Writer

The Sculpture Center
10.2000 - 01.2002

Art Appreciation and Art History Faculty

Cuyahoga Community College
09.1999 - 06.2002

Master of Arts - Teaching And Learning 21st Century

Ashland University

Ohio University

Bachelor of Arts - Art And English

Baldwin Wallace University

Baldwin Wallace University