Miranda Amaris
Visual Arts Teacher at Noble Network of Charter Schools- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Professional Educators License
Illinois State Board of EducationJul, 2012- Oct, 2024 -
Substitute Teaching License
Illinois State Board of EducationJul, 2012- Oct, 2024 -
K-12 Visual Arts Certified (State of New Mexico)
-Jul, 2012- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Noble Schools
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Visual Arts Teacher
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Jul 2019 - Present
Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter high schools. Our 18 schools and 1,300 employees currently serve over 12,300 students, 98% of whom are minority, 89% low-income, and 83% first-generation college goers. At Noble, we have one mission: to be a catalyst for educational equity in the city of Chicago that empowers students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives. We know that we can fulfill this mission if we are the best place for a diverse mix of driven, reflective, and innovative educators to come, stay, and do their best work nurturing college-ready students. Show less
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Ignition Community Glass
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United States
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Retail Art Supplies
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Member
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Jun 2013 - Present
IGC was launched in 2014 by a group of educators, artists, and social Justice advocates committed to the equality in the arts and passionate about the transformative elements of glass making. • Set a strategic direction by establishing policies and goals to guide the chief executive and other leadership. • Identify and cultivate relationships with potential donors. • Connect with external community to promote the organization’s mission, values, and programs IGC was launched in 2014 by a group of educators, artists, and social Justice advocates committed to the equality in the arts and passionate about the transformative elements of glass making. • Set a strategic direction by establishing policies and goals to guide the chief executive and other leadership. • Identify and cultivate relationships with potential donors. • Connect with external community to promote the organization’s mission, values, and programs
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KIPP Chicago
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Art Department Lead/ Community Outreach Liaison
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Jul 2015 - Dec 2018
Developed and facilitated the networks first Arts Department with in KIPP Chicago. Aligned curriculum to scaffold the mediums of art between grade levels. Cultivated partnerships within the community for arts programing and support. Developed art showcases around the issues of social justice. • Produced yearly school-wide community events • Facilitated Cross curricular, and social emotional professional developments • Member of the KIPP Chicago’s equity council Developed and facilitated the networks first Arts Department with in KIPP Chicago. Aligned curriculum to scaffold the mediums of art between grade levels. Cultivated partnerships within the community for arts programing and support. Developed art showcases around the issues of social justice. • Produced yearly school-wide community events • Facilitated Cross curricular, and social emotional professional developments • Member of the KIPP Chicago’s equity council
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Chicago Public Schools
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Network OS4 Art Lead Liaison
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Aug 2013 - Aug 2015
Serve as the Regional Arts Liaison to provide support and professional development to over 40 elementary and high schools with in CPS. Facilitated programming and opportunities for their school communities, to connect students to resources in the arts, and to inspire their school community toward high-quality engagement of the arts. Ensuring the successful implementation of the CPS Arts Education Plan through coordination with administrators, teachers, parents, students, teaching artists, arts organizations, community groups and others. Show less
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Art Teacher/Content Lead (9-12)
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Jul 2012 - 2015
Planed and executed a visual arts program that engaged a diverse body of student learners. Infused common core and NAEA standards with in each unit lesson. Cross-curricular planning between contents areas for each unit.• Lead after school arts programing thru the partnership with After School Maters and Ignition Community Glass. • Guided students on Art Portfolio exhibitions for post-secondary options.• Facilitated weekly social emotional learning sessions. (team building ,community circles, mindfulness. Show less
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Tutoria Latinas
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Greater Chicago Area
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Summer Program Director
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Apr 2014 - Sep 2014
*Summer Seasonal Position* Supervise and monitor a staff of 20 - 40 Structure and coordinate pre-summer and ongoing training for all staff Assist in pre-summer camp planning and organization Communicate with parents, community partners, and other outside liaisons prior to and throughout the summer Monitor the health and safety of all campers and staff Manage overall program content and structure *Summer Seasonal Position* Supervise and monitor a staff of 20 - 40 Structure and coordinate pre-summer and ongoing training for all staff Assist in pre-summer camp planning and organization Communicate with parents, community partners, and other outside liaisons prior to and throughout the summer Monitor the health and safety of all campers and staff Manage overall program content and structure
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Charlie Morrisey Education Center
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Albuquerque, New Mexico Area
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Head of Art Education
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Jan 2009 - May 2012
Developed an enriching after school/ summer art program for under served elementary and middle school students that have diminutive opportunities for art. Introduced various artists, mediums, and artistic concepts to students on a daily basis. Located in the African American Performing Arts Center of New Mexico, students are exposed to African American History, traditions, and art exhibitions. Developed an enriching after school/ summer art program for under served elementary and middle school students that have diminutive opportunities for art. Introduced various artists, mediums, and artistic concepts to students on a daily basis. Located in the African American Performing Arts Center of New Mexico, students are exposed to African American History, traditions, and art exhibitions.
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The Home Depot
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Design Consultant
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Apr 2006 - May 2012
Designed and drafted residential and commercial spaces. Collaborated with various architects, contractors, and suppliers to complete projects by benchmarked deadlines. Provided superior customer service to clients. • Met/exceeded monthly sales quotas • Designed at various locations in the US • Awarded college credit for drafting hours completed Designed and drafted residential and commercial spaces. Collaborated with various architects, contractors, and suppliers to complete projects by benchmarked deadlines. Provided superior customer service to clients. • Met/exceeded monthly sales quotas • Designed at various locations in the US • Awarded college credit for drafting hours completed
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Education
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2017 - 2020
Capella University
Master of Education - MEd, Educational Leadership and Innovations in Technology -
2008 - 2012
The University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Art Teacher Education -
2003 - 2005
International Academy of Design
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Interior Design -
1997 - 2001
Onate High School
Diploma, General Studies
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