Art Teacher United States

Location:

Chimayo, NM

Posted:

June 16, 2025

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Resume:

Lee Ann Costello

*********@*****.***

TEL:505-***-****

http://www.beyond.com/CostelloL-CO

Art/ Teacher Position

SUMMARY

I would like to find a job teaching art .I have a very diverse background and have worked with many kinds of students from all walks of life .I am interested in working for a district where I can grow as an art educator. I also have an interest in Art Therapy and have a medical background.

DESIRED POSITION

Teaching Position: Art Education

Employer Type: No Preference

State certified to teach: New Mexico

Certification Details/Notes: K-12 Art Level 2 Teacher in New Mexico. Levels willing to teach:K-12

DESIRED LOCATIONS

States: Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Virgin Islands Willing to relocate: Yes

US Citizen -OR- Possess valid work visa: Yes

Willing to work outside the US: Yes

Date available: August 10, 2011

Art Teacher

Dzilth-Na-O-Dith_Hle Grant School 08/2011/present

Teach art to Native American students grades K-8th and have developed a new art program .Have entered students in contest and have had Students published.

Art teacher

Central Consolidated Schools

08/2006 – 2011

Kirtland,New Mexico

Teach Art to 1300 students at four different locations through out the school year.K-6th grades with a wide variety of media and cultural curriculum that includes hispanic and native american students.

Art Teacher/History

Emily Griffith Center

12/2003 – 08/2004

Colorado Springs, Co.

Taught art and history at an alternative school for boys.These boys were age 14- 19 and most were wards of the court.I entered them in the Joel Hefley Congressional Art Show and a student received an Honorable mention.I integrated Art with History.I also was responsible for attending I.E.P meetings and would bring the students art work to these meetings. Art Teacher

Zebulon Pike

12/2000 – 10/2001

Co .Spgs,CO.

Worked for the state of Colorado with Juveniles,ages 14-19.I entered them in Art Exhibits and taught them all forms of Art and Drawing.Student was in The State Fair in Pueblo,Colorado. I was responsible for their discipline and attended meetings with counselors and parents to review their progress. Art Teacher

District 11

08/1999 – 05/2000

Co .Spgs. Co.

Taught art at Irving Middle School.I taught art to Middle School students ages 12- 14.Taught drawing and painting and some pottery .There were 1100 students .It also was on teacher goal teams.

was an IRA position.

EDUCATION

Nursing

Lamar Community College

01/2004 – 05/2009

CCOnline.Org, Colorado, United States

Have been taking courses for nursing as well as teaching in a school district. Education

Regis University

08/1997 – 12/1998

Co.Spgs., Colorado, United States

Art k-12 Certification,Secondary and Elementary Hours +Student Teaching.My courses included Secondary Art Education and Elementary Education.I also took couses in Special Education and Reading.

Art and Design

University of Ks.

08/1987 – 12/1992

Lawrence, Kansas, United States

Major was in Illustration/Commercial Art as well as Fine Art. Took Illustration/Painting,Printmaking, Drawing,Photography and Design Courses. ADDITIONAL INFO

I have worked with many populations and feel that my wide background with students has made me a very effective teacher. I have a good background in Fine Art as well as Design and am able to share this with my students .I have shown my work in galleries and numerous art shows.

I also am interested in Art Therapy and have worked closely with students who have disabilities .I have tried to do one on one work with some special education and behavior disorder students.

I also would like to add that I have experience in the medical field and have a current CPR and CNA license. In addition to pre-nursing courses. I have always wanted to combine my interest in Art and Healing. REFERENCES

Sandra Holchhalter

Teaching Supvsr

Regis Univiersity

Type: Professional

Tel: 719-***-****

Roger Louden

Director of Disciplinary Instruction

School District 11

Type: Professional

Tel: 719-***-****

Cathy Pacheco

Teacher