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STEPHANIE ROBBINS

Miami Beach,FL

Summary

Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about Art. Specializing in creating stimulating projects that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with, families, and colleagues. Hardworking and reliable with a strong background in the Arts. Highly organized, proactive, and punctual.

Work History

Pottery Teacher

Centner Academy
Miami, Fl
  • Trained students in proper clay preparation methods for various forms of pottery.
  • Coordinated firing and glazing of finished pieces on-time to allow students to take home from final sessions.
  • Created and maintained digital student portfolios, tracking student progress throughout academic year.
  • Established relationships with local businesses that can provide support for ceramics programs.
  • Provided individual guidance to help each student reach their artistic potential.
  • Instructed students on safe use of tools and materials in the ceramic studio.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations while teaching classes.
  • Developed creative projects and lessons to teach students the basics of ceramics, including wheel throwing, hand building, glazing, and firing techniques.
  • Educated students about wheel operation and handbuilding through hands-on classroom activities.
  • Developed ceramics curriculum to help students understand techniques of working with clay, shaping objects and completing pieces.
  • Organized and maintained a clean, safe working environment within the ceramic studio.

Ceramic Teacher

Papillon Montessori
Miami Beach, Fl
  • Assisted students with clay mixing, forming, finishing, decorating, and glazing techniques.
  • Explored different methods of constructing sculptures from clay material.
  • Prompted student motivation, participation and listening skills through positive reinforcement and weekly recognition.
  • Led demonstrations on how to create coil pots or pinch pots out of clay slabs.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive ceramics curriculum.
  • Selected and obtained materials and supplies and performance pieces to prepare for classroom instruction.
  • Demonstrated various techniques of hand-building, wheel-throwing, glazing, and firing to students.
  • Provided opportunities for each student to reach fullest potential through artistic, creative expression.
  • Encouraged creativity among students while teaching fundamental principles of ceramics art.
  • Organized classroom materials and supplies for ceramic projects.
  • Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
  • Instructed students on proper safety procedures when working with hazardous materials such as glazes and clays.
  • Provided instruction in the use of kilns and other equipment used in the production of pottery and sculpture pieces.

Education

BFA -

PARSONS, SCHOOL OF DESIGN
01.2018

DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH
01.2014

Skills

  • Classroom Instruction
  • Fluent in Spanish & English
  • Flexible and Adaptive
  • Excellent Classroom Management
  • Creative Lesson Planning
  • Painting & Illustration
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Sewing & patternmaking
  • Handbuilding Ceramics
  • Instructional Methods
  • Fundamentals and History
  • Artistic Technique Demonstration
  • Curricula Planning
  • Public Speaking
  • Art Instruction
  • Attention to Detail
  • Decision-Making
  • Creativity and Artistic Expression
  • Critical Thinking
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

References

  • SALVADOR, CENTNER ACADEMY AFTERSCHOOL CORDINATOR, 786.617.3319
  • YURI MERCADO, ARTIST & CURRENT STUDIO MANAGER, 954.551.4456
  • DAMARYS CORSO, OWNER OF PAPILLON MONTESSORI, 305.607.4338

Timeline

Pottery Teacher

Centner Academy

Ceramic Teacher

Papillon Montessori

BFA -

PARSONS, SCHOOL OF DESIGN

DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH
STEPHANIE ROBBINS