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SAMANTHA HINSHAW
ART EDUCATOR

PROFILE

EXPERIENCE

Art educator experienced in creating

SUBSTITUTE TEAC HER

and facilitating art lessons for students

Pre-K through 12. I am eager to apply

AUSTIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT | NOV 2014- PRESENT

management strategies to facilitate learning in students

my knowledge and experience to

create a learner directed classroom
where students grow both personally
and cognitively.

Implement provided lessons using a variety of instruction and

Work in both special education and mainstream classrooms

from pre-k to high schools throughout the district

ART IN STRU CTOR

GYMBOREE PLAY & MUSIC | 2013-2014

EDUCATION

Taught art classes to children aged 18 months to 5 years

Adapted standardized lesson plans to fit the developmental

needs and interest of my students

Managed all art supplies and classroom materials for entire site

BACHELOR OF ARTS | MAY 2013

Colorado State University
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS | MAY 2013
Colorado State University

STUDENT T EACHING- ELEMENTARY

GLACIER PEAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | JAN-MAR 2013

CERTIFICATION

T EX A S :

COLORADO:

One-Year

Art K-12

Probationary

STUDENT T EACHING- HIGH SCHOOL

BRIGHTON HIGH SCHOOL | MAR-MAY 2013

License

CONTACT

720.280.7067

E SamanthaHinshaw.art@gmail.com

Designed and taught original lessons aligned to state

standards, utilizing new and traditional media
Modified instruction to engage students of varying cognitive
abilities
Attended school and district wide meetings on assessment
strategies
Assisted with Weaving Club, documentation of projects for the
classroom blog, and displays of student work

Designed and taught an original unit aligned to state standards

for drawing and painting students
Assessed student work using formative and summative
assessments

Worked with a special education teacher and attended IEP

meetings with my students to modify lessons to fit their needs

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ART EDUCATOR

PRACTICUM TEACHING EXPERIENCES

BRAINY PR OGRAM
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY ARTS CENTER | 2011-2012
BRinging Arts INtegration to Youth program providing curriculum enrichment to local Title I school fourth grade students.

Student volunteer for two semesters

Led students through CSU Art Museum exhibits, facilitated discussions, and instructed students through creation of
their own art piece inspired by the exhibit.

ARTISTIC ABIL ITIE S & COM MU N ITY CON N EC TION S

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY | 2011 - 2012

Taught visual art lessons to adults with cognitive disabilities

Supervised new teachers and advised them in documenting lessons on their website

Organized end of term art show with city liaison

ROC KY M OUN TA IN H IG H SCHO OL

FORT COLLINS, CO | FALL 2012

Assisted teachers in facilitating lessons in a film photography class, and a 3D computer animation class

Taught and assessed a photography lesson aligned to state standards which incorporated literacy skills

Created a website to deliver and assess my 3D computer animation lesson

L AB S CHOOL FOR C REAT IV E LEA RN ING

FORT COLLINS, CO | FALL 2011

Collaborated with a small team to plan and implement a cohesive art unit for kindergarteners over a 12 week period
Developed and taught my own lesson, and assisted my colleagues in delivering their lessons
Maintained a blog for community outreach and advocacy

REFERENCES !
CHARLINE KING

CO OP E RA TI ON G TE AC HE R

P RO FES SOR OF ART ED U CAT I ON

PATRICK FAHEY

MAGGIE MOORE

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