Laura Martin

Art Teacher Pk-6th Grade at Brevard Public Schools
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Merritt Island, Florida, United States, US

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Credentials

  • Florida Department of Education License
    The Florida Department of Education
    Jul, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Colorado Teachers License - Visual Arts (K-12)
    State of Colorado
    Jan, 2019
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • Brevard Public Schools
    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Art Teacher Pk-6th Grade
      • Mar 2019 - Present

      • Achieved distinguished rating in formal evaluation for creating and teaching lessons adjusted for economically disadvantaged students in a Title 1 school • Taught outside of content area one day per week to support COVID staffing issues (Jan - May 2021) • Assessed as “Highly Effective” and noted for positive attributes such as creativity, ambition, use of technology, choice activities, love of learning, and passion for teaching • Planned lessons, collaborated with peers, and taught small groups in aftercare program using STEAM learning resources • Created five large wall murals reflecting positive themes • Substituted Middle and High School Ceramics, Social Studies, Remedial Math/Reading, Biology, EBD and Language Arts

  • University of Northern Colorado
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Formal Student Teaching and Experience
      • Aug 2014 - Dec 2018

      • Completed 30 hours of formal art studio course work and passed Praxis Art Content and Analysis exam • Emphasis in Art History and traveled to Castiglion Florentino, Tuscany for study abroad • Student taught Art (16 Weeks) split between “Teaching for Artistic Behaviors” (TAB) and teacher directed learning at the Primary and Secondary levels • Accepted into 2018 Annual Art History Symposium and was the research and planning assistant for the Art Cultural Studies professor • Completed 30 hours of formal art studio course work and passed Praxis Art Content and Analysis exam • Emphasis in Art History and traveled to Castiglion Florentino, Tuscany for study abroad • Student taught Art (16 Weeks) split between “Teaching for Artistic Behaviors” (TAB) and teacher directed learning at the Primary and Secondary levels • Accepted into 2018 Annual Art History Symposium and was the research and planning assistant for the Art Cultural Studies professor

  • YMCA of the Rockies
    • Hospitality
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Arts and Crafts Speciality Counselor
      • May 2018 - Aug 2018

      • Create high quality arts and crafts programs for small groups of children between the ages of 5 and 14 • Plan, lead, organize, and implement arts and crafts activities• Demonstrate passion for the arts and spread enthusiasm to the kids of day camp. • Role Model exemplifying the Core Values of YMCA of the Rockies; Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Faith• Attained first aid and CPR certification (3 year) • Create high quality arts and crafts programs for small groups of children between the ages of 5 and 14 • Plan, lead, organize, and implement arts and crafts activities• Demonstrate passion for the arts and spread enthusiasm to the kids of day camp. • Role Model exemplifying the Core Values of YMCA of the Rockies; Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Faith• Attained first aid and CPR certification (3 year)

  • Loveland Chilson Recreation Center
    • Kids Night Out Staff
      • Sep 2017 - Nov 2017

      • Created and organized arts and crafts such as Melty Beads and animal drawings for children ages 5-14 using knowledge from Professional Arts education• Promotion of saftey using respect towards other’s personal space and standing up for the inclusion of all children • Involved in set up and take down of sports activities and crafts• Monitored and enforced classroom management with groups and crowds • Created and organized arts and crafts such as Melty Beads and animal drawings for children ages 5-14 using knowledge from Professional Arts education• Promotion of saftey using respect towards other’s personal space and standing up for the inclusion of all children • Involved in set up and take down of sports activities and crafts• Monitored and enforced classroom management with groups and crowds

  • Girl Scouts of Colorado
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Camp Cabin Staff
      • May 2015 - Aug 2015

      • Acted as role model for Girl Scout virtues and supervised campers from the ages 10-15 at Tomahawk Ranch• Guided two-day Harry Potter role-play and created props while leading girls through interactive settings• Exemplified positive relationships to campers and used respect and values to help with social/emotional issues• Prompt communication used to ensure safety within active problem-solving environment • Communicated to parents clearly about camper’s experience at camp

Education

  • University of Northern Colorado
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Art and Design: K-12 Art Education Licensure Program
    2014 - 2018

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