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Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
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Tara Paradise

Visual Art Educator
Lexington, South Carolina,SC

Summary

Compassionate Visual Arts Educator with seventeen years of teaching experience. Knowledgeable in a multitude of educational platforms. Dedicated to focusing on the individual learner and creating an exciting, meaningful and welcoming classroom environment. Passionate on teaching both classic as well as innovative art techniques, while enabling students to feel inspired and comfortable expressing themselves through the visual arts.

Overview

21
years of professional experience

Work History

Piney Woods Elementary
Ferry Road, Chapin, SC

Elementary Visual Arts Educator
08.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Promoted as a member of the Piney Woods first flight crew, laying the foundations of a brand-new school
  • Transformed an empty space into a flourishing visual arts classroom
  • Created efficient classroom routines and a nurturing creative environment where my students thrive


Oak Pointe Elementary
Irmo, SC

Elementary Visual Arts Educator
08.2020 - 06.2021

Job overview

  • Hired out of state to fulfill a fulltime hybrid position. Adopting flexible teaching methodologies.
  • Collaborated closely with faculty ensuring curriculum are met during distance, virtual and face-to-face learning.
  • Delivered uplifting multidisciplinary lessons

Scotch Plains High School
Scotch Plains, NJ

High School Visual Arts Educator
01.2012 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Developed lesson plans surrounding various types of art, history and culture
  • Modeled interpersonal relationships, striving to enhance students learning and well being
  • Assisted students in creating and executing detailed final projects, portfolios and exhibitions for college admissions

Park and Terrill Middle Schools, Martine and Terrill
Scotch Plains, NJ

Middle School Visual Arts Educator
06.2005 - 06.2012

Job overview

  • Developed valuable skills in classroom managment
  • Gained priceless knowledge in education planning
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives


RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
New Brunswick, NJ

SPARKS Program Educator
06.2008 - 06.2012

Job overview

  • Helped under privileged youth gain access to higher education
  • Taught to a diverse student body building invaluable rapport
  • Delivered classes on painting, ceramics, illustration and 3D design


Education

Kean University
, Union, NJ

Masters from Visual Arts Education
2014

University Overview

Magna Cum Laude

Bloomfield College
, Bloomfield, NJ

Bachelors from Visual Arts & Education
2006

Skills

  • Experience with Diverse Student Populations
  • Collaborative and Team-Oriented
  • Educational Material Development
  • Proficient in Google Classroom, Teach Scape and Power School programs
  • Involvement in IEP, 504's, SPED
  • Highly rated SGO's/ SLO's
  • Hosted and mentored Student teachers
  • Instillation of Art exhibits
  • Kiln and pottery wheel knowledgeable
  • Coaching experience

Affiliations

Member of NJEA, NAEA, AENJ.

Dean's List

Distinguished personal art shows

Timeline

Elementary Visual Arts Educator

Piney Woods Elementary
08.2021 - Current

Elementary Visual Arts Educator

Oak Pointe Elementary
08.2020 - 06.2021

High School Visual Arts Educator

Scotch Plains High School
01.2012 - 01.2020

SPARKS Program Educator

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
06.2008 - 06.2012

Middle School Visual Arts Educator

Park and Terrill Middle Schools, Martine and Terrill
06.2005 - 06.2012

Kean University

Masters from Visual Arts Education

Bloomfield College

Bachelors from Visual Arts & Education
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