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Elementary School Art Teacher

Location:
St. Louis, MO
Posted:
October 29, 2023

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Emily Jones

St. Louis, Missouri

314-***-**** - ad0pfu@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

• Master of Arts in Art History (Lindenwood University) - December 2020

• Bachelor of Arts in Art (Fontbonne University) - May 2017 EXPERIENCE

• Elementary Art Teacher at Lafayette Preparatory Academy (St. Louis, MO) - August 2020 - Present

• Plan and teach lessons to kindergarten through 5th grade classes

• Proactively communicate with colleagues and students’ parents

• Facilitate weekly PLC meetings for Elementary School teachers

• Build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues

• Manage large groups and a variety of behaviors/needs

• Teacher Assistant at Clayton Early Childhood Center (St. Louis, MO) - August 2019 - June 2020

• Engaged with students through age appropriate curriculum

• Communicated with parents about student development and needs

• Collaborated with team members

• Transitioned toddlers to various rooms to develop gross motor skills

• Assisted the lead teacher to effectively create a positive classroom environment

• Visitor Services Associate at Contemporary Art Museum (St. Louis, MO) - August 2019 - June 2020

• Greeted and checked-in all visitors to the museum

• Informed visitors about the exhibitions and artists

• Set up for events such as weddings, fashion shows, and conferences

• Ensured that all art was protected

• Art Teacher at Lyon Academy at Blow (St. Louis, MO) - August 2017 - May 2019

• Planned and taught lessons to preschool through 8th grade general education, special education, and alternative classes

• Taught and incorporated a variety of media, including painting, drawing, ceramics, and fibers

• Supervised and facilitated events such as field days, incentives, guest speakers, and assemblies

• Built positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues

• Fundraised and networked for classroom supplies

• Receptionist (Work Study) at Kinkel Center, Fontbonne University (St. Louis, MO) - August 2014 - May 2017

• Served as first contact point for students, staff, and faculty visiting the center

• Provided onboarding and training to new work study student employees

• Assisted students with scheduling appointments for testing, tutoring, and writing support

• Tutored participants in the English as a Second Language Program with conversational skills

• Children’s Assistant at Crisis Nursery (St. Louis, MO) - August 2016 - December 2016

• Supervised children and used therapeutic techniques such as art projects, books, and conversation

• Managed groups of children during mealtime, playtime, and bedtime

• Wrote descriptive and comprehensive progress notes, phone call logs, and activities

• Provided for the emotional and social needs of the children

• Conversed with guardians during intakes/discharges

• Adventure Club Facilitator at Bristol Elementary School (Webster Groves, MO) - October 2013 - August 2016

• Planned and instructed art and recreational activities

• Implemented procedures and managed large groups of approximately 40 students

• Taught two-week painting and drawing classes to students OTHER EXPERIENCES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Athena Study Abroad Program at Lorenzo de Medici Institute (Florence, Italy) - January 2016 - May 2016

• Certified Art Teacher in Missouri (Kindergarten through 12th Grade)



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