Talitha C. Heatley
Art Teacher / VPA Elementary Chair
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Highly motivated life-long learner, with a desire to take on new challenges. Driven to build curriculum and lessons that engage students in multiple academic areas. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Paducah Public Schools
Paducah, USA
03.2021 - 05.2021
Student Teacher
Morgan Elementary
Paducah, USA
01.2021 - 06.2021
Student Teacher
Marshall County High School
Benton, USA
01.2021 - 06.2021
Substitute Teacher
Calloway County Schools
Murray, USA
01.2021 - 05.2021
Substitute Teacher
Marshall County Schools
Benton, USA
01.2021 - 05.2021
Substitute Teacher
McCracken County Schools
Paducah, USA
12.2020 - 05.2021
Art Teacher
Coolidge Elementary
Oklahoma City, USA
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Classroom Assistant
Cimarron Middle School
Edmond, USA
08.2021 - 07.2022
Practicum Teacher
Marshall County High School
Benton, USA
02.2020 - 05.2020
Practicum Teacher
Morgan Elementary
Paducah, USA
09.2019 - 11.2019
Education
Master of Arts - Art Education
The Art of Education University
Osage, IA01-2025
Bachelor of Arts - BFA in Art Education
Murray State University
Murray, KY12-2020
Skills
- Classroom management
- Behavior management
- Curriculum development
- Curriculum scaffolding
- Visual arts instruction
- Collaborative teaching
- Problem solving
- Creative thinking
- Time management
- Problem resolution
- Multitasking
- Flexible and adaptable
- Planning
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Interpersonal communication
- Written communication
- Google proficient
- Infinite Campus proficient
- Canvas proficient
- PBIS proficient
Certification
Oklahoma Professional Certificate for Art, Grades Pre-K - 12th April 2022 - Present
Accomplishments
OKCPS VPA Elementary Chair 2025 - Present
State Conference Presenter: Oklahoma Art Education Association, Fall 2023, 2024, and 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Art Teacher
Coolidge Elementary
08.2022 - Current
Special Education Classroom Assistant
Cimarron Middle School
08.2021 - 07.2022
Substitute Teacher
Paducah Public Schools
03.2021 - 05.2021
Student Teacher
Morgan Elementary
01.2021 - 06.2021
Student Teacher
Marshall County High School
01.2021 - 06.2021
Substitute Teacher
Calloway County Schools
01.2021 - 05.2021
Substitute Teacher
Marshall County Schools
01.2021 - 05.2021
Substitute Teacher
McCracken County Schools
12.2020 - 05.2021
Practicum Teacher
Marshall County High School
02.2020 - 05.2020
Practicum Teacher
Morgan Elementary
09.2019 - 11.2019
Master of Arts - Art Education
The Art of Education University
Bachelor of Arts - BFA in Art Education
Murray State University