Visual Arts Teacher

Suzanne Roy

******@*****.*** / 623-***-**** / ***97 North 75th Drive Peoria, AZ 85381

Professional Summary

An accomplished educator meeting the needs of students by creating an engaging and challenging learning environment. I am passionate about quality instruction and committed to supporting lifelong learning and a culture of inclusion. I am seeking new experiences in a variety of educational settings to continue to grow professionally and to positively impact the larger community.

Talent & grit to maintain safe, respectful, positive, and effective learning environment

Maintain personal composure in high stress situations

Excels in analyzing and adjusting work

procedures for maximum efficiency

Ability to promote school culture and make goal-oriented data driven decisions

Recognize the need to concentrate on people rather than tasks

Seeking greater responsibility to ensure continued satisfaction and career growth

Highlights

Professional Experience

Cactus High School, Glendale, AZ - Arts Educator

Develop positive relationships with students serving as a mentor and counselor

Advocated for visual arts faculty, students, and programs in role as Department Chair

Developed workshop content supporting faculty and staff as part of site brain health initiative

Mentored incoming freshmen through summer programming

Collaborated with Special Education using Positive Behavioral Intervention Strategies

Facilitated Anytown, USA student leadership workshops focused upon cultural sensitivity, tolerance, and celebration of diversity

Centennial High School, Peoria, AZ - Arts Educator

Maximized student opportunities through budget, equipment, and facilities management

Produced letters of recommendation supporting student college and career readiness

Initiated and implemented annual fundraisers through club sponsorship and civic activity

Collaborated with Guidance Department’s acts of kindness student recognition program

Mentored new teachers through new teacher on-boarding and training

Facilitated site professional development in quality instruction and technology

Facilitated training for visual arts teachers

Accomplishments

Contributed to the development of curriculum and programs in the arts which have consistently improved student achievement.

Supported strategically the principal and school mission through participation and delivery of site professional development and quality instruction.

Assisted current school achieve an A+ rating.

Assisted the Director of Arts with development of Ceramics and Advanced Placement 3D Studio Arts curriculum, analysis and utilization of data, community events and relations.

Education

Master of Educational Leadership

Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI

Certification

Standard Professional Principal, PreK-12

Structured English Immersion, PreK-12

Standard Professional Secondary, 6-12

Art, PreK-12

Structured English Immersion, PreK-12

Roles

Aspiring Administrator Leadership Academy, Arts Leadership Team, Centennial Personalized Learning Team, Professional Learning Community Facilitator, Visual Arts Department Chair, Ceramics Club Sponsor, Compensation Committee Member, City of Peoria Arts Commission Member

Skills

Motivating Students, Differentiated Instruction, Classroom Instruction, Classroom Management, Curriculum Development, Special-Needs-Students, Addressing Diversity, Goal Setting and Implementation, Developing Positive Relationships, Reflective Practice, Effective Verbal & Written Communicator

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