Sarah Philip
Alexandria,NV
Summary
Professional educator with a master's degree in education. Strong skills in curriculum development and student engagement. Experienced in teaching diverse students of all ages. Strengths in organizational process improvement and problem solving. Creative leader as well as a team player. Virginia Postgraduate Professional Teaching License (expires June, 30, 2031)
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Educator- Kindergarten Through Fourth Grade
Congressional School
08.2006 - Current
- Developed a diverse curriculum that catered to varying abilities, ensuring each student growth as an artist
- Deliver student focused lessons building independence, knowledge of artists and art history, reinforcement of techniques, and encouraging creativity
- Write and revise K-4th grade art curriculum based on National and State standards, including choice based, curriculum mapping
- Collaborate with fellow educators to develop interdisciplinary projects connecting visual arts to other subject areas
- Mentor Fine and Performing Arts faculty, review of all curricula
- Regularly mount and display artwork for over 190 students
- Develop and implement school-wide community service art projects
- Develop, organize, and lead specialty art camps- textiles, sculpture, ceramics, glass fusing, printmaking, jewelry
- Mentor to student teacher and new employees
- Manage the acquisition, distribution, and maintenance of art supplies within budget constraints, optimizing resource allocation for maximum impact on student learning experiences
- Remain current on emerging trends in contemporary visual arts and integrated these concepts into lessons to foster continued interest and curiosity among students.
- Organize field trips to museums, exposing students to various forms of visual arts from diverse cultures
Lead Educator
CHABAM (Children Have Active Bodies and Minds)
11.2004 - 11.2005
- Responsible for conceptualizing and developing all aspects of early childhood arts program for unique new extra-curricular educational organization
- Researched and collaborated on age-appropriate activities in visual art, music, and movement for children ages three to eight
- Made final editing decisions on marketing and other informational materials
- Created and taught eight-week pottery classes
- Assessed needs, purchased equipment, and planned physical set-up of art studios
- Trained team of teachers in art education techniques and materials
- Developed art, music, and movement curriculum for pre-school children and parents for Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage.
Art Educator
Hathaway Brown Broad Horizons Camp
07.2003 - 07.2005
- Taught art to grades three to eight at girls' day camp, including sculpture, weaving, felt making, and hand-made books
- Planned and implemented camp-wide art activities
Elementary Art Educator
Akron Public Schools
08.2001 - 06.2004
- Responsible for creating and implementing elementary level art programs in two urban Akron schools
- Created and maintained school Website
- Created quality art programs to ensure student involvement with varied art media
- Implemented current state and local art standards including art history, art criticism, production, and aesthetics to further student knowledge
- Organized and installed exhibitions of student work both in school, local, and regional arenas
- Coordinated art activities with classroom teachers to enhance current learning objectives in language arts, math, and social studies
- Individualized lessons to suit students' education plans and art education goals.
- ;Organized field trips to Akron Art Museum and Cleveland Museum of Art.
High School Art Educator
Crestwood Local School District
08.2000 - 06.2001
- Responsible for developing and teaching art classes for high school students
- Helped design and organize expanded studio space
- Supervised planning of Prom as Junior class advisor, for a successful, safe, and under-budget event
- Taught classes in painting, drawing, design, printmaking, ceramics, and sculpture to semi-rural high school students.
Education
Master of Science in Integrating Technology into the Classroom -
Walden University
Minneapolis, Minnesota05.2005
Bachelor of Arts in Art Education -
Kent State University
Kent, Ohio05.2000
Bachelor of Arts in French Literature -
Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, New York05.1992
High School Diploma -
Hathaway Brown School For Girls
06.1988
Skills
- Art history knowledge
- Field Trip Coordination
- Visual Literacy
- Interdisciplinary Integration
- Studio Art Techniques
- Curriculum Development
- Event Planning
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Scheduling Coordination
- Performance Coaching
- Microsoft Office
- Presentation Skills
Continuing Education Highlights
- TAB Institute, Massachusetts, 2022, online
- TAB Institute, Massachusetts, 2023, in person
- Virginia Art Education Association Professional Fall Conference, 2006, current
- Alexandria Art League, 2017, current, Ceramics
- Alexandria Art League, current, Precious Metal Clay
- Alexandria Art League, current, Drawing
- Cleveland Institute of Art, 2014, 2016, Summer Teacher Institute
- National Art Education Association, Summer Vision
Professional Organization Affiliation
- Virginia Art Education Association, President Northern Region, January 2013, 2016
- Virginia Art Education Association, Site chair for 2013 State-wide VAEA Professional Development conference
- Virginia Art Education Association, Vice President Northern Region, January 2011, December 2012
- Virginia Art Education Association, Treasurer Northern Region, 2007, 2012
- Virginia Art Education Association, Northern Region Elementary Art Educator of the Year, 2009
- Virginia Art Education Association, Presented more than twelve times regionally and at State levels on multiple topics
Timeline
Art Educator- Kindergarten Through Fourth Grade
Congressional School
08.2006 - Current
Lead Educator
CHABAM (Children Have Active Bodies and Minds)
11.2004 - 11.2005
Art Educator
Hathaway Brown Broad Horizons Camp
07.2003 - 07.2005
Elementary Art Educator
Akron Public Schools
08.2001 - 06.2004
High School Art Educator
Crestwood Local School District
08.2000 - 06.2001
Master of Science in Integrating Technology into the Classroom -
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts in Art Education -
Kent State University
Bachelor of Arts in French Literature -
Skidmore College
High School Diploma -
Hathaway Brown School For Girls
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