Stephanie Calderón
Brentwood,MD
Summary
Dynamic and passionate bilingual (Spanish/English) art teacher with over 10 years of experience inspiring creativity in diverse elementary and middle school classrooms in Washington, D.C. Proven success in public and charter schools, primarily serving students from all cultural backgrounds in grades Pre-K through 8th. Skilled in developing engaging, culturally responsive art curricula that foster creative thinking, technical skills, and self-expression. Adept at creating inclusive classroom environments and differentiating instruction to support a wide range of learning needs. Experienced in guiding student portfolio development and leading school-wide art exhibitions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Arts Teacher
Meridian PCS
Washington, DC
12.2022 - 06.2025
- Designed and implement engaging visual arts lessons for middle school students in Title 1 school.
- Taught fundamental art concepts including color theory, perspective, drawing, sculpture and printmaking.
- Differentiated instruction to meet the developmental and creative needs of diverse learners to include Emergent Multilingual Learners
- Organized student art exhibitions to celebrate learning, creativity and foster community involvement.
Visual Arts Educator
District of Columbia Public Schools
Washington, DC
08.2021 - 12.2022
- Taught art to students in grades K through 8th using a hands- on, project- based approach.
- Designed culturally responsive assessments to track artistic growth and align with academic standards.
- Supported students in building portfolios for selective high school art programs to include Duke Ellington School of the Arts.
Art Specialist
Mundo Verde Public Charter School
Washington, DC
06.2013 - 08.2021
- Served as the K-5th grade Art Teacher at an EL Education school committed to sustainability, Spanish immersion, and global citizenship.
- Developed and delivered interdisciplinary art lesson that integrated themes of environmental stewardship, social justice and global awareness.
- Created inclusive, bilingual classroom environments that fostered student voice, creativity, and cultural pride.
Education
Certificate - Equity and Excellence for English Learners PD
Georgetown University
Washington, DC05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD12.2018
Certificate - Perspective in Portraiture Teacher Institute PD
National Portrait Gallery
Washington, DC08.2018
Certificate - Children And Teen Yoga And Mindfulness
Yoga District
Washington, DC09-2016
Skills
- Billingual Spanish and English Instruction
- Culturally Responsive teaching practices to include EL education
- Curriculum design and differentiated instruction
- Art exhibition planning and community engagement
- Collaboration with faculty and school community
- Drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, mixed media
Timeline
Creative Arts Teacher
Meridian PCS
12.2022 - 06.2025
Visual Arts Educator
District of Columbia Public Schools
08.2021 - 12.2022
Art Specialist
Mundo Verde Public Charter School
06.2013 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Maryland - College Park
Certificate - Perspective in Portraiture Teacher Institute PD
National Portrait Gallery
Certificate - Equity and Excellence for English Learners PD
Georgetown University
Certificate - Children And Teen Yoga And Mindfulness
Yoga District
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