Shannon Petty
Salt Lake City
Summary
Imaginative Visual Art Teacher with many years' expertise in providing a contemporary arts education to students. Skilled in applying interactive learning techniques to engage students with various art concepts and styles. Excellent communicator with experience teaching a diverse student body.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Visual Art Educator
Salt Lake City School District - Escalante Elementary - Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program
Salt Lake City
08.2025 - Current
- Integrated art into K-6 curriculum to boost student engagement and improve learning outcomes.
- Developed creative solutions that addressed diverse learning needs through visual arts, fostering inclusivity.
- Developed engaging visual art lesson plans for diverse student groups.
- Facilitated hands-on art projects using various materials and techniques.
- Organized art displays for Art Night to showcase student creativity and expression.
Real Estate Agent
Strasser Real Estate
Salt Lake City
05.2016 - Current
- Facilitated transactions to enhance client satisfaction and strengthen market presence.
- Supported clients to ensure positive experiences in buying and selling.
- Drove real estate growth by engaging clients effectively.
Visual Art Educator
Granite School District - Eastwood, Crestview, Morningside, Upland Terrace Elementaries| Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program
Salt Lake City
08.2016 - 07.2024
- Integrated art into K-6 curriculum, increasing student engagement and improving learning outcomes.
- Showcased student artwork at the STEAM Festival and Art/Cultural night, promoting community engagement and enhancing the school's cultural reputation.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate arts into core curriculum subjects.
- Guided students in exploring different artistic styles and historical contexts.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment encouraging creativity and self-expression.
- Guided students through exploration and analysis of different art forms and implemented hands-on approach to art education.
- Collaborated with colleagues on activities related to the appreciation of artwork from different cultures.
Creator and Owner, Printer, Artist, Instructor
Ink Run Press, Custom Letterpress and Design Studio
Salt Lake City
01.2010 - 01.2019
- Created handmade letterpress cards, prints, books, and custom work, attracting diverse clientele and expanding studio's artistic offerings.
- Designed children's art classes and summer curriculum, fostering creativity and building confidence.
- Organized educational workshops, enhancing art skills through engaging hands-on projects.
Education
Master of Arts - Poverty and Development, Development theory, Sociology and Anthropology in Development, Poverty and Inequality, Vulnerability and Social Protection, Pro-poor policies, and Aid in Development, Climate Change effect on poverty
Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex
Brighton, East Sussex, UKBachelor of Fine Arts - Studio Art, Printmaking, International Development, Marriage, Family, Human Development
Brigham Young University
Provo, UtahGlobal Health Certificate - Global health and poverty
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UtahSkills
- Visual Arts Instruction
- Design
- Curriculum Development
- Educational Design
- Mixed Media Techniques
- Classroom management
- Research
- Analytical Thinking
- Creative problem solving
- Creative problem solving
Personal Information
Title: Visual Art Specialist
Languages
- English, Expert
- Spanish, Conversational
Timeline
Visual Art Educator
Salt Lake City School District - Escalante Elementary - Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program
08.2025 - Current
Visual Art Educator
Granite School District - Eastwood, Crestview, Morningside, Upland Terrace Elementaries| Beverley Taylor Sorenson Arts Learning Program
08.2016 - 07.2024
Real Estate Agent
Strasser Real Estate
05.2016 - Current
Creator and Owner, Printer, Artist, Instructor
Ink Run Press, Custom Letterpress and Design Studio
01.2010 - 01.2019
Master of Arts - Poverty and Development, Development theory, Sociology and Anthropology in Development, Poverty and Inequality, Vulnerability and Social Protection, Pro-poor policies, and Aid in Development, Climate Change effect on poverty
Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Studio Art, Printmaking, International Development, Marriage, Family, Human Development
Brigham Young University
Global Health Certificate - Global health and poverty
University of Utah