Courtnee Bennett
Middle School Art Teacher at 21st Century Public Academy- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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National Board Certification - Art/Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood
National Board for Professional Teaching StandardsNov, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
Level Three-A Instructional Leader Pre K-12 Specialty Area License (Endorsement in Visual Arts and Science)
State of New MexicoJul, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Professional Teaching License
State of ColoradoDec, 2014- Oct, 2024
Experience
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21st Century Public Academy
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Middle School Art Teacher
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Aug 2021 - Present
I teach students the fundamentals of art and expand on their art knowledge and skills through their art student career. Social-emotional learning and character development is a large part of the class, expressed both through the artwork and classroom management. I teach students the fundamentals of art and expand on their art knowledge and skills through their art student career. Social-emotional learning and character development is a large part of the class, expressed both through the artwork and classroom management.
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Freelance Artist
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Albuquerque, New Mexico Area
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Visual Artist
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Jun 2009 - Present
Create abstract artwork using charcoal, pastels, graphite pencil, and paints. https://courtneebennett.wordpress.com/ Selected Accomplishments: • Selected to participate in the first annual Surface: Emerging Artists of New Mexico art exhibition and workshop at the Harwood Art Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. • Attended the Hungarian Multicultural Center Artist International Residency Program in Csopak, Hungary. • Conducted a Visiting Artist Lecture at University of Montevallo in Montevallo, Alabama. • Recently exhibited artwork in group shows around Albuquerque, New Mexico. Show less
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Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Enrichment Class Educa
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May 2021 - Jul 2021
I teach online enrichment classes to students all over the country. I teach online enrichment classes to students all over the country.
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New Mexico Holocaust & Intolerance Museum
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Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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Art Educator and Education Coordinator
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Dec 2019 - Oct 2020
Develops historical content for learning communities within school districts and other collaborative organizations; offered diverse lesson plans, inclusion, mentoring, and supplemental guides for the classroom. Aides with creation of the “Stand Up Be Counted” program designed to encourage middle school students to be ‘Upstanders’ through Holocaust focused teachings. Selected Accomplishments: • Interacts with 200+ audience at 3 different locations, guides art lessons, references history, and mentors middle school students; creates content and supports online learning platform for distance learning. • Coordinates with community members, educators, organizations, and museum staff to schedule tours, speaking presentations, and professional development on diversity and inclusion related programs. Show less
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Native American Community Academy
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Middle School Science Teacher
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Aug 2019 - Jan 2020
Created engaging science lesson plans and followed individualized learning plans for students in middle school, in accordance with Next Generation Science Standards. Taught courses in 6th and 8th grade science to Native American students. Selected Accomplishments: • Incorporated art projects into the science lessons for an arts-integrated curriculum. Created engaging science lesson plans and followed individualized learning plans for students in middle school, in accordance with Next Generation Science Standards. Taught courses in 6th and 8th grade science to Native American students. Selected Accomplishments: • Incorporated art projects into the science lessons for an arts-integrated curriculum.
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Albuquerque Public Schools
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Art Teacher
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Aug 2009 - Jul 2019
Created and facilitated engaging lesson plans and individualized learning plans for students in high school, in accordance with National Core Arts Standards. Educated hundreds of students by employing high-quality leadership skills to increase student success in creative problem solving, content creation, and visual arts. Taught courses in AP Studio Art, Painting, Drawing, Ceramics, Computer Graphics, Digital Arts, and Sculpture. Selected Accomplishments: • Planned Identity, a student led art show at local Warehouse 508 gallery showcasing 2D and 3D artwork. • Directed annual Advance Placement Studio Art show at local O’Neill’s Pub and Restaurant, supervised site logistics and staging; advised and counseled students on titling, framing, and pricing artwork. • Incorporated community engagement activities into curriculum, led projects for local homeless shelters and at-risk students. • Served as a classroom mentor for university students studying to become art educators. • Coordinated project to partner with Albuquerque Philharmonic Orchestra; created show merging music and art, students crafted artwork inspired by musical performances. Show less
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Parsons Corporation
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United States
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Professional Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Geologist
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Aug 2000 - Jun 2004
Managed field site projects and office staff for removing conventional ordinance and chemical warfare from military training sites. Estimated and tracked multi-milllion dollar budget plans and expenditures and wrote reports and presentations about projects for the Army Corps of Engineers. Processed, interpreted, and collected geophysical data at field sites. Managed field site projects and office staff for removing conventional ordinance and chemical warfare from military training sites. Estimated and tracked multi-milllion dollar budget plans and expenditures and wrote reports and presentations about projects for the Army Corps of Engineers. Processed, interpreted, and collected geophysical data at field sites.
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Education
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University of Cincinnati
Master of Arts (M.A.), Art Teacher Education -
University of Cincinnati
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Fine/Studio Arts, General -
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
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