Lincoln Middle School Fall 2024
Completed practicum at Lincoln Middle School, observing 7th and 8th grade art classrooms twice weekly to gain hands-on teaching experience.
Designed and delivered two original lesson plans per semester, adapting instruction to meet diverse student needs.
Supported students with learning disabilities and English as a Second Language (ESL), fostering an inclusive and engaging classroom environment.
Wellington Middle/High School Spring 2025
Completed practicum at Wellington Middle High School, observing 8th grade art and digital design classes twice weekly.
Planned and taught four original lesson plans per semester, focusing on creativity, media literacy, and student engagement.
Led a digital design project where students created their own commercials, integrating technology and storytelling skills.
Timnath MIddle High Spring 2024
Completed semester-long practicum at Timnath Middle High, observing 9th and 10th grade drawing and pottery classes twice per week.
Actively supported students as a classroom aide, providing individual assistance with art techniques and project development.
Built strong rapport with students, including successfully connecting with students to foster trust and engagement in the classroom.
Gregory Allicar Museum of Art Spring 2025
Participated in the BRAINY program, teaching and guiding elementary students from Title I schools through interactive museum tours and hands-on art projects.
Facilitated arts-based learning experiences that engaged diverse learners and encouraged creative expression through guided art-making activities.
Helped foster early exposure to a university setting, encouraging creative exploration and showing how the arts connect with broader academic and community contexts.
Teaching Observation
Rocky High School - Observed 10th grade drawing class at Rocky High School, gaining insight into high school art instruction, classroom management, and student engagement strategies.
Bauder Elementary - Observed TAB (Teaching for Artistic Behavior) art classroom at Bauder Elementary, exploring student-centered approaches that foster creativity and independent artistic choices.