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Trisha Sharp

Trenton,Mo

Summary

Creative and engaging art educator with 13 years of experience teaching primary through upper high school level. Specialize in curriculum design, including research and implementation in writing curriculum for culturally diverse learners. Knowledge and skills in painting, drawing, sculpture, digital art, ceramics, visual journaling, and critical visual thinking strategies. A strong commitment to fostering artistic development, confidence, emotional assistance support through art as therapy and inclusive classroom environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Art Teacher, PreK-12th Grade

Newtown Harris School
01.2024 - Current

Pet Portrait Artist

Custom Orders
01.2020 - Current

Art Teacher, 7th-12th Grade

Gallatin, Mo
Gallatin, Mo
01.2022 - 01.2024

Art Teacher, K-12th Grade

Galt, Mo
Galt, Mo
01.2017 - 01.2022

Education

Master's Degree - Art Education: Learning, Teaching And Curriculum

University of Missouri
Columbia, Mo
05-2022

Bachelor's Degree - Art

Columbia College
Columbia, MO
07-2005

Skills

  • Curate and display school-wide art shows exhibiting student work and engaging the public
  • Design and implement standards based curriculum for every medium including courses in painting, drawing, ceramics, collage, visual journaling, visual literacy, art history for 12 different grade levels
  • Maintain and order art supplies for all grade levels
  • Collaborate with teachers to facilitate cross-curricular connections and learning opportunities
  • Provide social and emotional support while maintaining classroom management
  • Mentor and critique artists one on one and provide direction for group critiques
  • Implement a variety of teaching methods in the classroom to fit learners diverse learning styles
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite Knowledge with digital art platforms such as Canva, Pixlr, Microsoft Publisher, and some knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
  • Communicate student feedback in a timely manner using effective assessment tools

Certification

Career Continuous Professional Certificate (Art Education)

Timeline

Art Teacher, PreK-12th Grade

Newtown Harris School
01.2024 - Current

Art Teacher, 7th-12th Grade

Gallatin, Mo
01.2022 - 01.2024

Pet Portrait Artist

Custom Orders
01.2020 - Current

Art Teacher, K-12th Grade

Galt, Mo
01.2017 - 01.2022

Master's Degree - Art Education: Learning, Teaching And Curriculum

University of Missouri

Bachelor's Degree - Art

Columbia College