Tabitha Nygaard
St. George
Summary
Passionate arts educator with 8 years of professional experience teaching students from kindergarten to 12th grade. Dedicated to making learning exciting and engaging for students of all ages, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and exploration.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
BTS Elementary Visual Art Teacher
Washington County School District
08.2024 - Current
- Managed and taught classrooms of 22–35 elementary students
- Developed and applied an integrated art curriculum that complemented core classroom subjects
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and school administration to enhance learning experiences
- Instructed students on visual arts techniques and assigned related art projects for students in all grade levels.
BTS Arts Program Coordinator
Utah Tech University
01.2024 - Current
- Organized and delivered professional development (PD) opportunities in art for elementary school teachers
- Led an arts outreach team to provide art activities at local events and community programs
Administrative Coordinator
St. George Jazz Festival
11.2016 - Current
- Organized administrative tasks for the annual St George Jazz Festival
- Managed and maintained electronic filing systems to keep essential documents and information easily accessible and organized.
- Supported the coordination of local events, ensuring smooth operations and engagement
Art Teacher (In-person and Online)
Washington County School District
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Taught classrooms of 25–40 middle and high school students, fostering creativity and technical skills
- Designed and implemented a foundational art curriculum based on the elements of art and art history
- Managed all coursework and assignments through the Canvas app, ensuring easy access for students
- Coordinated student participation in local art competitions
- Inspired students and assisted in developing creativity and self-expression through various art forms and media.
Education
Master of Arts - Arts Administration
Southern Utah University
Cedar City, UT01.2023
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Utah Tech University
St. George, UT01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Art (Emphasis in Painting and Drawing)
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT01.2014
Associate of Science - undefined
Utah Tech University
St. George, UT01.2009
Skills
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Canvas
- PowerSchool
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Express
- Procreate
- Classroom Management
- Group & Individual Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Leadership
- Collaboration
- Arts integration
- Fine art
Volunteer Board Experience
- Member, St. George Arts Commission, 07/01/21, 07/31/22, Assisted in allocating grant funds to various organizations., Contributed to the organization and execution of local art events in St. George.
- Intern & Volunteer, DiFiore Art Center, 01/01/17, 10/31/20, Organized and ran the High School Jazz Jam event., Marketed the event to local schools and sought sponsorships., Occasionally taught art classes and assisted with other events.
- Teaching Artist, MAT Camp, Evanston, WY, 07/01/18, 07/01/21, 07/01/22, 07/01/23, Taught art classes for all age groups, from preschool to adult., Performed arts-related activities for community engagement.
- Instructor, ArtSmarts Camp DSU, 06/01/18, Taught art classes to children ages 8–11 and assisted with dance classes., Helped organize the final program presentation.
Certification
- Utah Teaching Endorsement, 2017-2020
Alternate Route to Licensure, USBE
Timeline
BTS Elementary Visual Art Teacher
Washington County School District
08.2024 - Current
BTS Arts Program Coordinator
Utah Tech University
01.2024 - Current
Art Teacher (In-person and Online)
Washington County School District
08.2022 - 07.2024
Administrative Coordinator
St. George Jazz Festival
11.2016 - Current
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Utah Tech University
Bachelor of Science - Art (Emphasis in Painting and Drawing)
University of Utah
Associate of Science - undefined
Utah Tech University
Master of Arts - Arts Administration
Southern Utah University
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