Shirlee Taylor
Clear Lake,IA
Summary
Art education professional with strong track record of inspiring students through innovative teaching methods. Proven ability to craft curriculums that cater to diverse learning styles and promote artistic skills. Collaborative team player who adapts to changing needs and drives student success through effective communication and resourceful problem-solving.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Art Teacher, K-12
Clear Lake Community Schools
08.1998 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, enriching students'' understanding of various subjects through an artistic lens.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies to maintain order and focus during hands-on activities and group work sessions.
- Enhanced student creativity by implementing diverse art techniques and mediums in the curriculum.
- Assessed student work using rubrics, providing constructive feedback that guided improvements in technique and concept development.
Instructor
NIACC Community College
01.2007 - 04.2012
- Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
- Evaluated student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
Art Teacher, K-12
Bennett Community School District
08.1993 - 05.1997
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring all students had equal opportunities for success.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with best practices in art education and pedagogy.
- Managed classroom resources effectively, maintaining a well-stocked inventory of art supplies for various projects throughout the year.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their children''s progress and achievements in the art program.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Waldorf College
Forest City, IABachelor of Arts -
Luther College
Decorah, IASkills
- Digital art tools
- Parent-teacher communication
- Collaborative teaching
- Student engagement
- Project-based learning
- Special needs accommodation
- Art exhibition organization
- Creative lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Motivational
- Course development
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
Certification
- Mandatory Reporter Training
- Suicide Prevention Training - Youth and Adult
- PBL Training and AIW Training
- Certified K-12
- Certified Google
I am google certified. I have had mandatory reporter training as well as suicide prevention training
Certified in Google Drive,Google Classroom, Google Presentations, Google Docs. and Forms.
Timeline
Instructor
NIACC Community College
01.2007 - 04.2012
Art Teacher, K-12
Clear Lake Community Schools
08.1998 - 05.2025
Art Teacher, K-12
Bennett Community School District
08.1993 - 05.1997
Associate of Arts -
Waldorf College
Bachelor of Arts -
Luther College
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