KRISTEN L.

TAYLOR

Email: Kristen.Lee.Taylor@gmail.com

New York State Permanent Teacher Certification

Art, grades K-12 English, grades 7-12 Elementary, grades Pre k-6 Business, grades 7-12

Summary
Art specialist and Interdisciplinary curriculum integration consultant Public and private teaching and classroom management experience Created curriculum and lesson plan to align with NYS Core Standards Promoted active and meaningful learning outcomes, team player Developed learning strategies and techniques for student self assessment Modeled desired positive behavioral objectives for students and faculty Prepared to build, train, and motivate diverse educational teams In charge of art budget, shows, contests, field trips, art club, set design, assessment, building and faculty fine art needs

Education
Education Leadership Advanced Certificate in Progress, Long Island University Elementary Education Credit Completion, SUNY Old Westbury Master of Science in Art Education, Long Island University Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Long Island University

Teaching Experience
Port Washington UFSD, Salem, Sousa, and Daly Elementary Schools Education Consultant and Teaching Artist, 2009- Present
Created and implemented lesson plans to increase students close-visual awareness abilities. Multiple classroom settings were utilized for specific observational drawing opportunities. Instruction primarily focused on developing students close observational skills using art mediums. Integrated core curriculum objectives mapping fine arts skills with associated scientific fields of study. Demonstrated lesson plans for educators and resident administrators. Coordinated classroom instruction with resident faculty.

Locust Valley CSD, Bayville Primary & Intermediate, Locust Valley Jr.& Sr. High Substitute Teacher, 2008-Present

Performed per-diem teaching assignments included small & large group instruction. Developed effective discipline and assertive classroom management, supervisory techniques and exam proctoring.

Locust Valley CSD, Parent Teacher Organization (Bayville Primary & Intermediate Schools) Art Director, After-School Enrichment Program, 2003-2008

Fine Art program instruction and curriculum design, grades 1-5. Topics included: drawing, painting, sculpture, and crafting utilizing mixed media and recyclables.

Hempstead PSD, Obama Elementary (aka Ludlum Elementary-Model School)

Elementary Art Teacher, 1995-2003

Aligned N.Y.S. Academic Standards with district learning objectives. Designed curriculum in multiple subjects to coordinate with N.Y.S. Fine Art Benchmarks. In charge of teaching 450+ students, grades 1-5. Instruction combined mediums and media, increased fine motor skills, introduced artists and movements with a special focus on the Principles and Elements of art that served as the foundation for student learning activities. Created written and visual assessments, and criteria for student grades. Promoted student self-assessment and critique. Developed art budgets, and organized art shows, contests and field trips. Advised and collaborated with classroom teachers and assisted with all building and faculty fine art needs.

Additional Experience
Student-teacher residency - Port Washington Schools. Administration residency - Oyster Bay/East Norwich Schools. S.A.T. Instructor and Private tutor, Score-busters Inc. Huntington. Sales, management, and staff training: Lord & Taylor, Bloomingdales, Gap, and Banana Republic stores.

Additional Training
Fine Art Professional Enrichment, Nassau County Museum of Art Apple, Microsoft, and SMART Board technology, Nassau Community College Human Resources Management Certificate, Long Island University

Volunteer Opportunities
Bayville Parent-Teachers Organization Glen Head Our Savior Lutheran Church American Red Cross North Shore-LIJ Hospital Auxiliary

Interests and Memberships

Personal and Professional Development Drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, photography, travel, hiking, cardio New York State &National Art Teachers Association, PDK International, ASCD