Art Teacher Public Schools

Iris Nelson

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Professional Summary

Highly experienced Art Educator with a background in Fashion Design in the New York Garment Industry. Experience in garment construction which includes patternmaking, draping, and fashion illustration. Organized and effective in providing art education to students in District of Columbia and Prince Georges County Public Schools, grades Pre-k through 12. Outstanding strength in interpersonal skills with the ability to establish rapport with members of diverse groups and promote cohesiveness among students, colleagues, administrator, and parents. Strength includes creativity, resourcefulness, and flexibility with the ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a positive attitude and strong work ethics.

Professional Experience

Art Teacher National Colligate Preparatory PC HS 2018 – 2020

Art Department Chair

Integrated lessons based on academic subjects to enhance students critical thinking skills and properness for career / college.

Aligned lessons with National Standards of Visual Arts

Participated in art shows and contests throughout the area.

After School art club/ Wearable art items

Substitute Assignments District of Columbia Public Schools -2014 - Present

Assist schools as needed.

Long term assignments / Art instructor / Autism Lead Teacher Pre-K 3/4 2023

Art Teacher District of Columbia Public School Washington, DC

2009 – 2012

Implement art curriculum based on the National Standards of Visual Art

Facilitated art lessons with academic staff on projects to enhance student’s performance and understanding of multiple subjects.

Engaging student’s prior knowledge, making connection to art as a form of communicating ideas.

Extent lesson plans to accommodate students with learning disabilities.

Students develop lifelong critical thinking skills.

Display student’s artwork, attend outside venue art shows and competitions.

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Art Teacher William E. Doar Jr. Public Charter School for the Performing Arts Washington, DC 2007 - 2009

Arts Integration, lessons align with academic subjects taught by classroom teachers.

Create and display student’s artwork.

Manage and produce theatrical productions.

Produce set designs, stage props, and customs.

Art / Craft t Teacher Prince George’s County Public School - Suitland High School 2005 - 2007

Art, I program concentrated on the elements of art in relation to the principle of art.

Craft classes create functional objects of everyday life.

Craft displayed at Martin Luther King, Jr. library window Black History month “The Missing Link” February 20007

Taught introduction to computer graphics to freshmen class

Art Teacher District of Columbia Public Schools Washington, D C 1999-2005

Engage students in art techniques, skills, and culture.

Incorporated arts with academic discipline

Orchestrated the “Charles Young Quilters” displaying at the Textile Museum, Corcoran Gallery of Art, to the Gee’s Bend Quilters, Sumner School Archive in honor of 9/11

Student quilt appeared on the front cover of DCPS Family and Student Guide

Annual exhibition of student’s art in the galleries of Martin Luther King Library

Professional Affiliations

Volunteer at Smithsonian American Art Museum

Woodridge South Community Civic Association

Education

Bennett Jr. College, Millbrook NY. – AAS (Fashion Design)

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY – BFA (Fashion Design)

Strayer University, MD. Master ED. Admin. (Education)

Reference portfolio and complete employment history available upon request.

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