Taryn Sutter
Middleton,WI
Summary
As an art teacher I recognize the innate potential in every student. I see how art has the power to move, heal, and connect an entire school community. I am currently an Elementary Art Teacher in the Middleton Cross Plains School District. My hope as a teacher is to translate my passion and dedication for student growth and development by providing a student centered classroom that is fun, engaging, and culturally responsive. By implementing an engaging art curriculum I hope to drive student performance while inspiring each student to see the artist they are .
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Teacher
Middleton-cross Plains Area School District Education
08.2021 - Current
- Designed and implemented comprehensive K–4 art curriculum and lesson plans to over 375 students across diverse learning styles, fostering creativity and engagement through developmentally appropriate, standards-aligned instruction
- Maintain high level of classroom management strategies to handle student behaviors while keeping class productive.
- Adapted instructional methods to accommodate individual student needs, including visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners.
- Collaborate with school community members, administrators, and faculty to enhance the importance of art education.
- Achieve 100% curriculum goals by guiding the learning process and establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
- Designed and implemented developmentally appropriate, inclusive, and culturally responsive art projects for elementary students.
- Designed and implemented interdisciplinary visual art lessons that incorporated STEAM concepts, literacy development, and social studies content, enhancing students’ critical thinking and real-world connections.
- Differentiated instruction for diverse learning needs, including ELL and students with IEPs/504s.
- Developed and used rubrics aligned with standards to assess student progress and artistic growth.
- Organized and curated annual student art shows
- Managed department budget and procurement of art supplies, ensuring equitable distribution across grade levels.
- Created a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment that encourages risk-taking and self-expression.
- Established clear expectations and routines to support student autonomy and responsibility.
Art Teacher
Glacier Creek Middle School
Cross Plains, Wisconsin
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Inspired students and assisted in developing student creativity and self expression through various art forms and media.
- Developed curriculum around key concepts of art-including assessment.
- Create dynamic group projects to teach collaboration and teamwork
- Collaborated cross curricular to provide additional opportunity for art development.
- Made connections with parents and families regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.
- Managed student behavior in classroom with appropriate behavioral strategies.
- Created conducive learning environment.
- Implemented diversified curriculum to meet needs of all students.
- Developed meaningful connections and relationships with students.
Special Education Assistant
Glacier Creek Middle School
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Worked with students with emotional and intellectual disabilities-including autism.
- Provided classroom support throughout planned instruction and individual lessons.
- Evaluated individual student needs and assessed academic and social situations to address challenges and goals.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Maintained focused, inclusive, and supportive learning environments.
- Complied with instructor-developed IEP's and made informed recommendations for adjustments.
- Leveraged evidence-based techniques to foster academic progress, social inclusion, and critical thinking.
Home Parent
At Home
08.2012 - 08.2021
- Planned excursions to enhance physical abilities and expose children to stimulating educational activities.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principals through hands on learning and planned activities.
- Provided nurturing, safe environments to foster emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
Virtual Teacher Assistant
At Home
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands on activities.
- Taught literacy and language arts, mathematics, and social studies utilizing adopted courses by the Board of Education.
- Created and enforced child- based, hands on curriculum to promote student learning interest and receptive learning.
- Used children's literature to teach and reinforce literacy, writing, grammar, and phonics.
- Modeled activity and lesson plans for student bilingual programs.
Track and Field Coach
Lodi High School
03.2009 - 06.2009
- Developed coaching and training plans for multiple track and field events.
- Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principals.
- Implemented a culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation, and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of co workers to accomplish goals and address issues related to team development.
Education
Art Education K-12 - Art Education
Post Baccalaureate Progam
Middleton06-2025
Post Baccalaureate - Elementary Education
American Board of Education
Atlanta, GA09.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology
University of Wisconsin Madison
Madison, WI05.2005
Volunteer
Beautification Board-Sunset Ridge Elementary School
- Improve the physical and social environment of a school.
- Design projects that help students feel a sense of belonging and creativity.
- Create an attractive learning environment.
4K Classroom Monitor-Elm Lawn Elementary School
- Supervised arts and Crafts, cooking, and classroom activities.
- Monitored school playground activities.
Kindergarten Classroom Sauk Trail Elementary School
- Assisted with one on one small reading and writing groups.
- Enhanced understanding and comprehension of sight words.
Parent Teacher Organization Sauk Trail Elementary/Pope Farm Elementary
- Participated and planned construction of school organized events such as, Food to Table Programs, Salsa Night, Book Fair, Sunflower Shuffle, Fall Harvest, Square One Art, and Spring Dance.
- Provided support for PTO Community engagement initiatives.
Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Troop 7356
- Chaperoned girls educational and cultural events.
- Served as advisor and mentor to help develop and build a sense of security and confidence.
- Supported diverse group of children in cooperative learning in a girl-led environment.
Vice President/Treasure of Greystone Condominium Blackhawk II
- Informed source of Association rules, by laws, and governing documents.
- Maintained high integrity of Association finances.
Timeline
Art Teacher
Middleton-cross Plains Area School District Education
08.2021 - Current
Art Teacher
Glacier Creek Middle School
08.2021 - 08.2022
Special Education Assistant
Glacier Creek Middle School
08.2021 - 08.2022
Virtual Teacher Assistant
At Home
03.2020 - 06.2021
Home Parent
At Home
08.2012 - 08.2021
Track and Field Coach
Lodi High School
03.2009 - 06.2009
Art Education K-12 - Art Education
Post Baccalaureate Progam
Post Baccalaureate - Elementary Education
American Board of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Anthropology
University of Wisconsin Madison
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