Willa Joy Perry
Art Educator
Corbett,OR
Summary
Trained fine art painter with expertise in a broad array of artistic media and strong experience in teaching. Creates stimulating lessons for all levels of students. Believes in value of collaboration and committed to fostering an inclusive classroom environment that encourages students to think critically and expressively.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Supervisor
Brooklyn Game Lab
Brooklyn, NY
2 2022 - 12.2023
- Orchestrated daily operations of afterschool programs, summer camps, and field trips.
- Supervised rotating crew of 2-8 instructors.
- Championed Social Skills Program for neurodivergent kids to develop relationships and practice interpersonal skills by playing tabletop games together.
- Collaborated with parents via email to establish goals and provide updates.
- Mentored teenage summer interns, spearheading written assessments.
Instructor
Brooklyn Game Lab
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Taught games and facilitated cooperative play for groups of elementary-aged children.
- Improvised creative stories and characters to conduct imaginative role-playing games.
- Mediated conflicts between children while prioritizing physical and emotional safety.
Teacher
Marquis Studios
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Assisted students in after-school art classes.
- Provided behavioral support and accommodations to keep all students engaged.
Paraeducator
Sellwood Middle School
11.2016 - 06.2018
- Provided one-on-one support to students with disabilities in general education classes.
- Modified curriculum and problem-solved obstacles to inclusion.
- De-escalated students in emotional crises with supportive calm and consistency.
Education
MFA - Painting and Drawing
Pratt Institute
Brooklyn, NY 08.2018 - 05.2020
BA - Liberal Arts
St. John's College
Annapolis, MD 08.2011 - 05.2015
Skills
Curriculum Design
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
Art Instruction
Critical and Creative Thinking
Computer Literacy
Classroom Management
Timeline
Instructor
Brooklyn Game Lab
03.2021 - 02.2022
Teacher
Marquis Studios
03.2019 - 06.2019
MFA - Painting and Drawing
Pratt Institute
08.2018 - 05.2020
Paraeducator
Sellwood Middle School
11.2016 - 06.2018
BA - Liberal Arts
St. John's College
08.2011 - 05.2015
Supervisor
Brooklyn Game Lab
2 2022 - 12.2023
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