SUZANNE KLEIN
Summerville,SC
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote an engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Trained professional with strong experience in traditional and modern approaches to teaching visual arts. Seeking a career change that will provide a positive growth opportunity for my knowledge and skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Art Educator
Everett Meredith Middle School
2016.08 - 2023.08
- Designed appropriate lesson plans aligned with the National Core Arts Standards.
- Developed lesson plans surrounding various types of art, history and culture.
- Designed and presents lessons that actively engaged learners in various artistic techniques and mediums.
- Consistently provided a well-prepared learning environment that included all materials and necessary art tools required to implement lesson plans.
- Provided the appropriate educational opportunities and instruction for each student, according to their needs and abilities.
- Modeled interpersonal relationships with staff members, students and administrators and strived to enhance student learning and well being.
- Established good communication with students, school personnel and parents.
- Maintained daily student records and evaluated student progress.
- Created and delivered lessons through distance, virtual and face-to-face learning and fulfilled requirements of district's curriculum program.
- Gathered display materials and distributed programs for shows and performances.
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
- Sponsored student fine arts clubs, attending club meetings and events.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Art Educator
Sudlersville Elementary School
2013.08 - 2016.08
- Designed appropriate lesson plans aligned with Maryland State Standards.
- Developed lesson plans surrounding various types of art, history and culture.
- Consistently provided a well-prepared learning environment that included all materials and art tools required to implement lesson plans.
- Provided the appropriate educational opportunities and instruction for each student, according to their needs and abilities.
- Modeled interpersonal relationships with staff members, students and administrators and strived to enhance student learning and well being.
- Established good communication with students, school personnel and parents.
- Maintained daily student records and evaluated student progress.
Program Coordinator/Artist
VSADE
2011.08 - 2016.08
- Responsible for the Artist-in-Residency Program - coordination between VSADE, residency sites and teaching artists.
- Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.
- Managed contract development, scheduling residency sessions, program evaluation and ordering materials/supplies.
- Coordinated program logistics to keep all relevant materials and equipment available and in good condition.
- Assisted Executive Director with program outreach, partnership development and professional development for teaching artists
- Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.
- As a Special Education Artist-in-Residency used Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in the curriculum design.
Education
Master of Education - Teaching and Learning
Wilmington University
Wilmington, DE2021
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
Delaware State University
Dover, DE2011
Bachelor of Arts - Clothing And Textiles Studies
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV1992
Skills
- Administrative and Office Support
- Art Styles and Techniques
- Classroom Management
- Color Theory Mastery
- Common Core Standards
- Curriculum Design
- Dependability and Cooperation
- Differentiated Instruction
- Diverse Artistic Mediums
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
Certification
Art Education K-12, Special Education, Secondary Social Studies, Secondary Earth & Space Science, Elementary Education
Timeline
Art Educator
Everett Meredith Middle School
2016.08 - 2023.08
Art Educator
Sudlersville Elementary School
2013.08 - 2016.08
Program Coordinator/Artist
VSADE
2011.08 - 2016.08
Master of Education - Teaching and Learning
Wilmington University
Bachelor of Arts - Art Education
Delaware State University
Bachelor of Arts - Clothing And Textiles Studies
West Virginia University
Art Education K-12, Special Education, Secondary Social Studies, Secondary Earth & Space Science, Elementary Education
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