- Dancing
- Swimming
- Hiking
- Camping
- Video Gaming
- Drawing and Painting
- Leather Working
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- I have a passion for photography and editing photos
- Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate
- Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
Sunshine Anderson
Secondary Art Educator 7th & 8th Grade
Vineyard
Summary
Creative, adaptable, hardworking individual who can grow and enrich her surroundings she is put in. Passionate about helping others. This teacher provides students with exceptional learning opportunities and support of educational art endeavors. Skilled implementer of diverse instruction methods for cultivating fruitful learning environment for all. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship. Utilizes effective classroom management techniques to create conducive learning environment. Knowledge of various artistic mediums and how to integrate them into engaging lessons.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Secondary Art Educator
Spectrum Academy Charter School
10.2022 - Current
- Continuously updated teaching practices through professional development courses focused on innovative pedagogical approaches in the visual arts domain.
- Led workshops for parents to increase involvement in their child''s art education and encourage home-based creative practice.
- Developed comprehensive assessment tools to track student progress and provide valuable feedback for improvement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop school-wide events showcasing student artwork, elevating interest in the arts program.
Paraprofessional
Spectrum Academy Charter School
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
Paraprofessional educator
Horizons School
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Company Overview: Alpine School District
- Work directly with groups of students to follow the teacher’s classroom curriculum.
- My duties varied according to the needs of the students such as one on one teaching, keeping students on task, helping with feeding, lifting, moving, or cleaning our students.
- Helped with record keeping on goals for each student and behavioral management as needed.
- Alpine School District
Registered Behavior Technician
Apex Behavior Consulting
10.2018 - 07.2019
- Went to client’s homes to do one on one sessions where we worked on goals/tasks for the client and their family.
- They would gain life skills they can apply to many challenges they faced.
- Our sessions were based on Applied Behavior Analysis treatment put together by Board Certified Behavior Analysts my supervisors.
- We worked together to do what was best for our client’s needs.
Paraprofessional educator
Pickens Tech. College
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Company Overview: Aurora Public Schools
- Manage my time between 3 classrooms.
- Helped individual students with schoolwork, behavioral management, and testing.
- Maintained notes from each classroom to help my superiors so we may find the best ways to meet the needs of our students.
- Aurora Public Schools
Education
Bachelor’s - Major Studio Art, Minor Floral Arts, Culinary Arts
BYU Idaho
Rexburg, Idaho, United States 01.2008 - 01.2011
General Associates - undefined
Columbia basin college
01.2004 - 01.2007
Skills
Artistic techniques
Creative thinking
Project-based learning
Adaptability and flexibility
Inclusive education
Adaptive teaching strategies
Time management abilities
Active listening
Problem-solving
Educational leadership
Behavioral management
Safe, positive learning environment
Interests
Timeline
Secondary Art Educator
Spectrum Academy Charter School
10.2022 - Current
Paraprofessional
Spectrum Academy Charter School
08.2021 - 10.2022
Paraprofessional educator
Horizons School
08.2019 - 05.2021
Registered Behavior Technician
Apex Behavior Consulting
10.2018 - 07.2019
Paraprofessional educator
Pickens Tech. College
08.2017 - 09.2018
Bachelor’s - Major Studio Art, Minor Floral Arts, Culinary Arts
BYU Idaho
01.2008 - 01.2011
General Associates - undefined
Columbia basin college
01.2004 - 01.2007
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